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Industry Snapshot: Beef leads strong meat sales across North America

Toronto – March 30, 2021 – As the 2020 numbers for meat sales come into focus we get a better understanding of beef’s enduring value to the North American consumer.

BDM Scholarship recipient grateful for award that allows her to focus on spring graduation – UFCW 401

Calgary – March 26, 2021 – UFCW 401 member Kennedy Quantz is the latest recipient of the BDM Scholarship award, which is granted every year to eighteen eligible members and their family.

Cannabis dispensary workers join the union – UFCW 1006A

Hamilton, Ont. – March 25, 2021 – UFCW 1006A recently welcomed their newest members from the Tokyo Smoke cannabis dispensary, located in the Stoney Creek neighbourhood of Hamilton, Ontario.

Politics Blog: A pandemic is no time for political games

Ottawa – March 24, 2021 – Canadians grow more cynical about politics when they see parties more intent on political gamesmanship than helping those most in need.

webCampus expands skilled trades programs with professional cook pre-apprenticeship – Register Now

Toronto – March 23, 2021 – UFCW Canada’s webCampus online learning platform has recently launched its newest pre-apprenticeship program for professional cooks.

Warehousing members at VersaCold achieve new contract – UFCW 501

Versacold members achieve new contract – UFCW 501 Ville Saint-Laurent, Que. – March 22, 2021 – UFCW 501 members working at VersaCold recently agreed to a new five-year contract that increases wages upwards of 45 per cent over the life of the collective agreement.