UFCW Canada efforts pay off with expanded CPP
Toronto – June 23, 2016 – The federal Minister of Finance and his provincial counterparts have finally come to an agreement on a modest universal expansion of the CPP.
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Ignite Youth Conference sparks new generation of union activism
Alliston, Ont. — June 21, 2016 – Young UFCW Canada members and community activists from across the country recently converged in Alliston, Ontario for the UFCW Canada Ignite Youth Conference, where young member-activists had the opportunity to voice their opinions and spark new ideas to help strengthen Canada’s leading and most progressive union.
It’s time to expand the CPP
Ottawa – June 13, 2016 – When the federal and provincial finance ministers meet later this month, they will be discussing whether or not to expand the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), as promised by Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party in the last federal election.
NDP motion a step in the right direction for voting reform
Ottawa – June 8, 2016 – The Trudeau government’s commitment to have a new electoral system in place for the next election has gotten off to a rough start.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program should respect workers’ rights, provide path to citizenship
Toronto – May 26, 2016 – Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is now reviewing Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) following feedback from Canadians that suggests program reforms brought in by the Harper Conservatives missed the mark and failed workers.
Women's Network conference builds solidarity among sisters
Vancouver – May 16, 2016 – More than 300 UFCW members, officers, staff, and community allies from across the continent recently gathered in Vancouver for the 12th Biennial UFCW Women's Network Convention. The theme of this year's convention was Turning Passion into Action.
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