Tell Justin Trudeau: We won’t forget your promise
One of Justin Trudeau’s signature campaign promises was that the 2015 Federal Election would be the last one held under our antiquated first-past-the post electoral system.
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Momentum is strong for electoral reform – let’s keep it going
Toronto – December 1, 2016 – The House of Commons’ Special Committee on Electoral Reform will issue its report today, and despite recent comments from the government, there appears to be widespread support for changing our electoral system to one based on proportional representation.
UFCW Canada advances worker issues at Parliament Hill meetings
Ottawa – November 17, 2016 – UFCW Canada National President Paul Meinema and UFCW Local Union presidents and activists from across the country recently gathered in Ottawa to participate in political action meetings with government ministers and Members of Parliament.
UFCW leaders review campaigns, look to the future at National Council meeting
Toronto – November 9, 2016 – Toronto – November 9, 2016 – UFCW national and local union leaders recently gathered at the biannual UFCW Canada National Council meeting held in Toronto.
SFL Convention delegates tell Brad Wall to “Keep SaskTel Public”
Regina, Sask. – October 31, 2016 – Following comments from Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall indicating that the provincial government may privatize the beloved SaksTel crown corporation, UFCW Canada activists attended the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Convention last week to mobilize delegates in calling on the government to “Keep Sasktel Public.”
Young union activists mobilize to build strength at YWS 2016
Ottawa – October 27, 2016 – UFCW Canada youth activists from across Canada joined hundreds of young workers from across the country for the first-ever Young Workers’ Summit (YWS), held in Ottawa from October 23 to 25.
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