Human Rights Day – December 10

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Toronto – December 8, 2018 – This December 10, Human Rights Day, marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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UFCW commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – November 25

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Toronto – November 23, 2018 – Each year, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is commemorated on November 25.

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UFCW supports National Indigenous Peoples holiday at Canadian Heritage committee hearing

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Ottawa – November 15, 2018 – UFCW Canada was recently invited to deliver testimony to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, which is currently examining a private member’s bill that calls for the recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, as an official federal holiday.

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World Day for Mental Health – October 10

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By the Numbers – Mental health and the workplace

Toronto – October 9, 2018 – In Canadian workplaces, about a third of short-term and long-term disability claims are attributed to mental health problems and illnesses.

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UFCW Canada participates in disability advocacy events

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Toronto and Ottawa – October 6, 2018 – UFCW Canada activists recently stood in solidarity with hundreds of members of Canada’s disability community at events held in Toronto and Ottawa.

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Activists gather to build equity and unity – UFCW 1006A

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Toronto – September 19, 2018 – UFCW Canada Local 1006A activists from across Ontario recently gathered in Toronto for back-to-back conferences to build equity and unity at work and in the community.

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