Toronto – May 30, 2020 – Every year on June 1, UFCW Canada joins with advocates from across Ontario in support of Injured Workers Day by celebrating the health and safety gains won through united action, raising current concerns for today’s workers, and reminding governments that injured workers cannot be ignored.
Toronto – May 29, 2020 – UFCW Canada is encouraged by the prime minister’s announcement that the federal government will work with the provinces to implement 10 paid sick days for all workers.
Toronto – May 28, 2020 – In 2009, June was declared National Indigenous History Month in Canada following the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons.
Ottawa – May 27, 2020 – The Council of Canadians has joined the call to help UFCW Canada members at meat-packing plants across the country by formally supporting our union’s campaign to protect food processing workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toronto – May 26, 2020 – UFCW Canada's ground-breaking online education program, webCampus, has launched two new health and safety courses that can help you address hazards in your workplace and ensure that you have proper ventilation and good air quality at work.
Mississauga, Ont. – May 25, 2020 – UFCW Local 1006A members working at the Residence Inn by Marriott Mississauga-Airport hotel have achieved a new union contract that provides better wages, increased sick days, and more.
Quebec City – May 23, 2020 – Jorane Lamontagne is one of eighteen winners of the UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship. Currently enrolled in the Humanities program at Cégep Garneau in Quebec City, Jorane is a proud UFCW Local 500 member who works at Metro.
Toronto – May 22, 2020 – Two UFCW campaigns supporting workers in food processing, food retail, health care, security, and other front-line industries have garnered overwhelming support from people across the country, with thousands of Canadians signing on to the campaigns to show their solidarity with essential workers during COVID-19.
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