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Closing the Gap: Women make less than men in retirement too

Toronto – May 30, 2016 – It is no secret that women make less than men throughout their working careers, but did you know that most women in Canada also make less than men in retirement?

Women's Network conference builds solidarity among sisters

Vancouver – May 16, 2016 – More than 300 UFCW members, officers, staff, and community allies from across the continent recently gathered in Vancouver for the 12th Biennial UFCW Women's Network Convention. The theme of this year's convention was Turning Passion into Action.

UFCW Canada presents to House of Commons Special Committee on Pay Equity

Ottawa – May 16, 2016 – UFCW Canada activists recently travelled to Ottawa to appear before the House of Commons Special Committee on Pay Equity.

Activists gear up for LabourStart Global Solidarity Conference 2016

Toronto – April 28, 2016 – UFCW Canada members, officers, and staff from across the country are gearing up for the 2016 Global Solidarity Conference, set to take place at Ryerson University in Toronto from May 6 to 8.

Training course inspires UFCW Canada women activists

Toronto – April 22, 2016 – Earlier this month, several UFCW Canada activists from across the country converged in Toronto for the week-long "Organizers Training for Women Activists" course.

Growth, women’s rights, and First Nations equality discussed at UFCW National Council meeting

Toronto – April 21, 2016 – UFCW Canada national and local union leaders recently gathered at the biannual UFCW National Council meeting held in Toronto.