University more affordable for BDM Scholarship winner Emma Nadeau
Sudbury, Ont. – December 7, 2018 – UFCW Canada Local 12R24 member Emma Nadeau is one of eighteen winners of the UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship for 2018.
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UFCW calls for action and leadership on National Food Policy
Ottawa – December 5, 2018 – Canada’s food workers’ union is joining other civil society voices in calling on the federal government for action and leadership on food policy.
December 6 – National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Toronto – December 6, 2018 – On December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, communities across the country gather to commemorate and reflect upon the tragic loss of 14 women students at Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique who were brutally murdered in 1989, simply because they were female.
Wealthy families and corporations escape austerity agenda
Toronto – December 4, 2018 – Every so often there is talk from governments and political leaders on the campaign trail about a need to gut public services and programs to deal with issues of debt in order to grow the economy.
YOUR URGENT HELP NEEDED: Stop Greed at Saskatoon Co-op!
Saskatoon, Sask. – December 2, 2018 – Calling all UFCW members, activists, and allies: UFCW 1400 members in Saskatoon need your help!
UFCW Canada recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3
Toronto – December 1, 2018 – Each year on December 3, the world recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to promote the rights and well-being of the millions of people across the globe living with disabilities.
UFCW 1518 President Ivan Limpright retires after 34 years with union
New Westminster, B.C. – November 30, 2018 – UFCW Canada Local 1518 President Ivan Limpright is stepping down after 34 years of service to the union. “The opportunity to serve the membership and to lead Local 1518 has been an absolute honour and privilege,” says Limpright.
By the Numbers: Food bank use rising in Canada’s major cities
Toronto – November 29, 2018 – Food banks were established over 30 years ago as a short-term solution to addressing hunger in Canada.
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