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Shoe Memorials commemorate victims of gender-based violence

Toronto – December 12, 2016 – Across the country, UFCW Canada activists stepped up to raise awareness at December 6 Shoe Memorials to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

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

Toronto – December 1, 2016 – Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is commemorated annually on December 6.

UFCW Canada welcomes Alberta NDP’s investment in child care

Toronto – November 26, 2016 – Canada’s leading union welcomes the decision of Alberta’s NDP government to introduce $25-a-day child care at 18 daycare centres throughout the province.

UFCW leaders review campaigns, look to the future at National Council meeting

Toronto – November 9, 2016 – Toronto – November 9, 2016 – UFCW national and local union leaders recently gathered at the biannual UFCW Canada National Council meeting held in Toronto.

This October 4th support Sisters in Spirit vigils across Canada

Toronto – October 3, 2016 – The annual Sisters in Spirit vigils will once again light community spaces on the evening of October 4^th throughout Canada.

Women’s History Month - October

Toronto - September 29, 2106 – In October, we honour Women’s History Month. The month commemorates the famous “Persons Case”, which on October 18, 1929, concluded with a ruling that Canadian women were ‘persons’ in society, with a right to vote.