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Equal Pay Day is April 10 2025

Toronto – April 9, 2025 – For 2025, April 10 is Equal Pay Day. It symbolizes how far into the next year the average woman must work in order to have earned what the average man had earned in the previous year.

UFCW Canada joins hundreds of activists at UN Commission on the Status of Women

New York – March 20, 2025 – UFCW Canada activists joined the Canadian Labour Congress delegation, along with hundreds of global trade union women, this week at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

UFCW Women lead the charge for change

Edmonton and Saskatoon – March 10, 2025 – In celebration of International Women’s Day, UFCW 401’s RISING Women’s Conference in Edmonton and UFCW Local 1400’s 19^th Annual Women’s Conference in Saskatoon brought together hundreds of UFCW activists, all focused on empowering one another and advancing the fight for women’s rights and leadership.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025: A Call to #AccelerateAction

Toronto – March 3, 2025 – International Women’s Day (IWD) offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress made for women’s rights in Canada and around the world, while also serving as a call to accelerate action. Celebrated globally on March 8, this day honours the achievements and contributions of women across all sectors of society, while acknowledging the challenges that still remain.

UFCW commemorates the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Toronto – December 6, 2024 – On December 6 each year, people across Canada observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day marks the tragic anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, where 14 women were killed by a gunman targeting female engineering students.

16 Days of Activism: Combating gender-based violence together

Toronto – November 21, 2024 – The 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that shines a spotlight on the devastating issue of gender-based violence (GBV), which impacts millions of women, Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming individuals worldwide.