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National Council talks women's issues, growth, and political action

Toronto – October 29, 2015 – UFCW Canada national and local union leaders recently gathered at the biannual UFCW Canada National Council meeting held in Toronto.

UFCW activists celebrate 30th anniversary of Women's Legal Education and Action Fund

Toronto – October 27, 2015 – UFCW Canada activists recently commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) at the LEAF Annual Persons Day Breakfast Gala held in Toronto.

UFCW women activists demonstrate to fight gender inequality

Trois-Rivières, Que. – October 26, 2015 – The last step of a vast mobilization organized for the fourth World March of Women recently took place in Trois-Rivières, Quebec.

Honouring Women’s History Month — October 2015

Toronto – September 28, 2015 – If you have ever visited Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto, you would have seen the names of a number of Canadian women honoured for their notable achievements including Louise Arbour (Social Justice), Roberta Bondar (Science/Innovation), Céline Dion (Music), and Rachel McAdams (Film) just to mention a few.

Up for Debate addresses women's issues at Toronto panel

Toronto – September 25, 2015 – More than 500 attendees gathered at the University of Toronto for a live-streamed panel discussion on women's issues, and to hear what some of the federal party leaders had to say.

Up for Debate campaign changes gears

Toronto – September 24, 2015 – Up for Debate, the UFCW-supported campaign to make women's rights and gender equality key issues in the 2015 Federal Election campaign, is shifting gears with a new social media campaign, petition, and a number of events lined up between now and Election Day.