Gender Equality Week
Toronto – September 24, 2019 – In June of last year, the Parliament of Canada gave Royal Assent to Bill C-309, which designates the fourth week of September as Gender Equality Week.
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UFCW delivers Health & Safety and Know Your Rights workshops to migrant workers in B.C.
Abbotsford, B.C. – September 23, 2019 – Dozens of migrant farm workers from across the Abbotsford area recently joined UFCW Canada and the Agriculture Workers Alliance (AWA) for a series of workshops on health and safety and knowing your rights at work.
UFCW Canada observes Orange Shirt Day – September 30
Toronto – September 21, 2019 – UFCW Canada is proud to commemorate Orange Shirt Day on September 30.
Warehouse workers at JLM Supply join the union – UFCW 401
Edmonton – September 20, 2019 – Warehouse workers at JLM Supply in Edmonton, Alberta are the newest members of UFCW Canada Local 401 after recently voting to join the union.
UFCW Canada proudly sponsors “Stand" movie musical about Winnipeg General Strike
Toronto – September 19, 2019 - The lessons and era of the Winnipeg General Strike will soon come alive to 500,000 high school students – thanks to “Stand,” a new movie musical that was made possible in part with the support of UFCW Canada, other labour allies, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
UFCW Women’s Network Convention inspires activists
Orlando, Florida – September 18, 2019 – UFCW women and allies from across Canada and the United States recently gathered in Orlando, Florida from September 12 to 15 for the 13th Biennial Convention of the UFCW Women’s Network.
Health care members at Vera Davis Community Care win gains – UFCW 175
Bolton, Ont. – September 17, 2019 – UFCW Canada Local 175 members working at Vera Davis Community Care in Bolton, Ontario have achieved a new union contract that provides wage increases and new job positions.
Firefighters in Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard build a better life – UFCW 501
Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, Que. – September 16, 2019 – Firefighters in the municipality of Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, Quebec, who are proud members of UFCW Canada Local 501, have achieved a new union contract that provides wage increases and minimum hours of work.
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