Young Workers Blog: Union advocacy is vital to helping workers thrive
As an airport worker, I often hear my colleagues say that “there is nothing working class people can do” to affect change when it comes to politics.
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Young Workers Blog: Here’s what millennials want in 2018
A recent study by the World Economic Forum polled young Canadians from across the country on issues regarding the economy, governance, values, technology, and work.
Young activist reflects on recent YIP experience
Vaughan, Ont. – January 24, 2018 – UFCW Local 1006A member and youth activist Rechev Browne recently participated in the UFCW Canada Young-Workers Internship Program (YIP). Below he shares his experience completing the program over the last two years.
UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship winner: Steven Johnson, UFCW 12R24
Windsor, Ont. – December 11, 2017 – Steven Johnson is one of eighteen UFCW Canada - BDM Scholarship winners for 2017.
UFCW young workers unite to ‘SPEAK’ at Parliament Hill, Queen’s Park
Ottawa and Toronto – December 8, 2017 – UFCW Canada young workers from across the country recently united for Phase 2 of Canada’s leading youth labour program – the UFCW Canada Young-Workers Internship Program (YIP).
Young Workers Blog: Why more young workers should join a union
Unionization is about fairness. It is about taking control of your working conditions and being an active participant in shaping them.
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