Ottawa – April 29, 2013 – The union that represents thousands of temporary foreign workers is frustrated – but not surprised – at the glaring lack of substance in the federal government’s announcement today about “fixing” the shameful state of Canada’s temporary labour and immigration system.
Ottawa – April 29, 2013 – On May 1st, workers and social justice activists in more than 80 countries around the world will celebrate International Workers' Day – also known as May Day – to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket Massacre in Chicago, Illinois, where police opened fire on a brave group of workers who were striking for an eight-hour workday.
Toronto – April 18, 2013 – As Canada’s most progressive voice for workers, UFCW Canada is proud to join our social justice and sustainability allies in celebrating Earth Day on April 22.
Cuernavaca, Mexico – April 11, 2013 – The National Farm Workers' Confederation (CNC) and UFCW Canada have signed an historic agreement to ensure that the rights of migrant agriculture workers are protected and defended in Mexico, Canada and the United States. The Mexican Secretary of Labour and Social Welfare, Alfonso Navarrete Prida, and Graco Ramirez, the governor of Morelos, attended the event and were honorary witnesses to the agreement.
Toronto – March 28, 2013 – UFCW Canada activists and officers joined more than 180 delegates and participants in a strategic forum this week about building a broad-based national coalition based on the values that are shared by the majority of Canadians as well as the labour movement – such as fairness, equal opportunity, and a safe and healthy place to work and live.
Toronto – March 26, 2013 – The Ontario Liberal government's announcement of new initiatives to promote awareness of Ontario-grown and processed foods "is a good start in acknowledging how important the sector is to our economy and to our communities," says Wayne Hanley, the national president of UFCW Canada.
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