International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – May 17, 2010
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Homophobia and transphobia, like all forms of bigotry, are shameful and dangerous because they feed hate and propel inequality.
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Asian Heritage Month
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For over two hundred years Asian newcomers to Canada have enriched this country with their culture, traditions, talents and community building. They have come to Canada from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western and Southeast Asia, and have contributed to Canada’s diversity and prosperity.
UFCW Latinos unite in Toronto
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The members of the UFCW United Latinos Executive Board recently gathered in Toronto to talk about the critical issues facing Latino North American workers, plan for the upcoming United Latinos Convention in Las Vegas, and mark the group's first-ever meeting in Canada.
30% increase in trade unionists killed world-wide
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One hundred and one trade unionists were killed last year while trying to make a difference in the lives of working people around the world.
Union Pride in Montreal
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UFCW Canada activists joined over 100,000 Quebeckers in Montreal on August 15 to stand tall for basic fairness and equality by participating in the city’s 18th Annual Gay Pride Parade.
Quebec Agribusiness Ramps Up “Exploitation Express” with Honduras Migrants
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Migrant agricultural workers from Honduras began toiling in Quebec fields this week, after a Quebec farm lobby group and Honduran officials cut a deal to bring the workers to Canada under the federal government’s controversial Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) program.
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