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UFCW 1518 leads on “Future of the Labour Movement” panel

New Westminster, B.C. – July 2, 2019 – What leadership challenges keep you up at night? That was one of the questions that UFCW Local 1518 President Kim Novak fielded as part of an invited panel at the Canadian Industrial Relations Association’s conference, held at the University of British Columbia.

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

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

UFCW sisters break new ground at week-long organizing course

New Westminster, B.C. – July 5, 2018 – UFCW Canada sisters from across the country recently gathered at the UFCW 1518 office in New Westminster, B.C. to participate in a week-long “Organizing Training for Women Activists” course.

UFCW 247 Women’s Committee reaches out at Mother’s Day BBQ

Metro Vancouver, B.C. – May 17, 2018 – Members of the UFCW Canada Local 247 Women’s Committee reached out to the community for Mother’s Day by hosting a barbecue for women and children who have been impacted by domestic abuse.

National Council makes UFCW history with gender equity

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 26, 2018 – Gender equity is now a reality at the UFCW Canada National Council Executive Board, as the council convened for the first time since a resolution was passed to expand and restructure the union’s governing body.

UFCW activists participate in Equal Pay Day actions across Canada

Toronto – April 11, 2018 – On April 10, UFCW Canada activists from across the country observed Equal Pay Day – a day to raise awareness of how far into the next year a woman must work to earn the same amount made by a man in the previous year.