Bakery workers at Panera Bread join the union – UFCW 1006A
Toronto – March 5, 2020 – Over 50 workers at Panera Bread in downtown Toronto are the newest members of UFCW 1006A after unanimously voting to join the union.
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Food retail members at Loblaws GFS, Zehrs and Superstore achieve major gains in new agreement – UFCW 175
Mississauga, Ont. – March 4, 2020 – UFCW Local 175 members working at Loblaws Great Food Stores (GFS), Zehrs and Real Canadian Superstore (RCSS) have ratified a new agreement containing over $15 million in improvements over and above their existing contracts.
UFCW Canada celebrates International Women’s Day – March 8
Toronto – March 3, 2020 – International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe each year on March 8 after its first occurrence in 1911. This year’s theme is: An equal world is an enabled world.
Food service workers at Premium Plaza Lounge join the union – UFCW 832
Winnipeg – March 2, 2020 – Food service workers at the Premium Plaza Lounge in the Winnipeg International Airport are the newest members of UFCW Local 832 after recently voting to join the union.
Security members at GardaWorld achieve better wages, benefits – UFCW 1400
Saskatoon, Sask. – February 29, 2020 – UFCW Local 1400 members working at GardaWorld security locations throughout Saskatchewan have achieved a new union contract that provides better wages and benefits and a higher shoe allowance.
UFCW activists meet with elected officials to advocate for pharmacare, retirement security
Ottawa – February 28, 2020 – UFCW Canada activists recently joined labour allies from across the country in Ottawa to participate in a series of political action meetings with government ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs).
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day - February 29
Toronto – February 28, 2020 – Each year, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day is observed at the end of February. The day brings attention to an occupational hazard that affects tens of thousands of people in just about every sector of the economy.
Union supports member through life-changing work injury – UFCW 1006A
Vaughan, Ont. – February 26, 2020 – Nearly five years ago, UFCW 1006A member Simba Mudhir’s life turned upside down when he was injured at work at Canadian Linen.
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