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Participate in an online survey on Gender, Work, and Pay in Ontario's retail sector

Toronto – March 1, 2016 – UFCW Canada members working in Ontario's retail sector have until March 8th to participate in a confidential online survey as part of a research project on Gender, Work, and Pay in Ontario's Retail Sector.

International Women's Day — March 8, 2016

Toronto – March 1, 2016 – International Women's Day is observed annually on March 8, to celebrate the historical achievements of women, and to renew our pledge to press for full gender equality.

Susan Hart-Kulbaba wins Nellie Award for lifelong activism

Winnipeg – February 6, 2016 – Susan Hart-Kulbaba, a former UFCW Canada Local 832 negotiator and the first woman president of the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL), has been awarded the prestigious Nellie Award by the Nellie McClung Foundation and Winnipeg Free Press for her lifelong activism in fighting for social justice and gender equality for working Manitobans, as well as her efforts to improve diversity within the province's labour movement.

Black History Month - February

Toronto – January 28, 2016 – February is nationally observed throughout Canada as Black History month (BHM) in honour of the contributions of people of African descent in Canadian society.

Working towards fairness in 2016

Toronto – January 4, 2016 – As the national president of Canada's leading and most progressive union, I am very proud of the outstanding work that UFCW Canada members, staff, and local unions conducted in 2015, and I am confident that our hard work and achievements over the last year have put us in a stronger position to build more fairness for workers in 2016.

Shoe Memorial ceremonies help remember victims of violence against women

Toronto – December 9, 2015 – Across the country, UFCW Canada activists stepped up to raise awareness at December 6^th Shoe Memorials to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.