Health care workers at Medical Pharmacies win better wages – UFCW 175
Sudbury, Ont. – March 14, 2020 – UFCW Local 175 members working at Medical Pharmacies in Sudbury have achieved a new union contract that brings wage improvements and more.
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UFCW Canada calls on governments to protect health, economic wellbeing of workers amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Toronto – March 13, 2020 – The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Canada) is calling for urgent action from all levels of government to ensure that Canadian workers do not have to choose between their health and economic wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Political action, worker power focus of Saskatchewan Women's Conference
Saskatoon, Sask. – March 12, 2020 – Dozens of UFCW Canada women activists and allies from across Saskatchewan recently gathered in Saskatoon for the annual Saskatchewan Women's Conference, hosted by UFCW Canada Local 1400.
Savour these delicious UFCW-made chips on National Potato Chip Day
Toronto – March 11, 2020 – National Potato Chip Day is celebrated across the country on March 14 – a day in which Canadians gather to celebrate the country’s #1 snack food.
UFCW Canada shows solidarity with Indigenous youth at Canadian Roots Exchange conference
Montreal – March 10, 2020 – UFCW Canada activists recently participated in the Canadian Roots Exchange 8th Annual Youth Gathering held at Concordia University.
Indigenous storytelling and self-determination celebrated at Toronto event
Toronto – March 9, 2020 – UFCW Canada activists were recently on hand to celebrate Indigenous storytelling and self-determination at an event held by national partner Legal Education Action Fund (LEAF) and allies in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Food processing members at Cargill Case Ready build a better life – UFCW 401
Calgary – March 7, 2020 – UFCW Local 401 members working at Cargill’s Case Ready plant in Calgary have achieved a new collective agreement that includes wage increases and strong improvements to working conditions affecting nearly 400 members at the beef processing facility.
UFCW Canada signs historic agreement with Mexico’s largest labour organization
Toronto – March 6, 2020 – UFCW Canada has signed a new agreement with the largest labour organization in Mexico, the Confederation of Workers in Mexico (CATEM), that aims to strengthen the protections of Mexican migrant workers while in Canada.
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