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Up for Debate challenges political leaders to address women’s rights

UFCW Canada is up for the debate. But what about the leaders of the federal political parties? Women in Canada have questions, and Up for Debate challenges our leaders to answer them.

UFCW Canada helps Shoe Memorials raise awareness of gender-based violence

Toronto – December 17, 2014 – UFCW Canada activists across the country recently stepped up to raise awareness about violence against women by holding Shoe Memorials in Vancouver, Saskatoon and Toronto.

UFCW Women's Network empowers through leadership, training

San Diego, California – December 8, 2014 – Dozens of members, officers, and staff from UFCW Canada's Women's Advisory Committee, National Office, and Local Unions recently attended the UFCW Women’s Network Convention in San Diego, California.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women – December 6

Toronto – December 4, 2014 – On December 6, 1989, Marc Lépine walked into École Polytechnique in Montreal and proceeded to shoot and murder 14 women before turning the gun on himself. Most of the female victims were engineering students.

Survey points to impact of domestic violence on the workplace

Toronto – December 3, 2014 – The impact of domestic violence goes far beyond the home and into the workplace, as detailed in a new survey of 8,429 workers across Canada.

It’s #NOTokay — Take action to end violence against women

Toronto – November 25, 2014 – UFCW Canada is proud to participate in the YWCA Rose Campaign’s #NOTokay social media initiative. The campaign calls on individuals to take a stand on violence against women by sharing their voices in response to any tweets, posts, videos, images or clips that objectify, belittle or attack women in society.