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Workers at cabinet manufacturer join union – UFCW 175 & 633

Richmond Hill, Ont. – January 31, 2025 – Workers at Irpinia Kitchens in Richmond Hill, a high-end cabinet manufacturer, have voted to unionize with UFCW Local 175.

Whole Foods Workers defy Amazon and join union – UFCW 1776

Whole Food Workers defy Amazon and join union – UFCW 1776

Philadelphia, Pa – January 30, 2025 – Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia made history this week by becoming the Amazon-owned chain’s first union store after voting to union UFCW 1776.

February – Bear Moon (UFCW Indigenous Calendar)

Toronto – January 28, 2025 – February marks a time of reflection, renewal, and advocacy in the UFCW Canada Indigenous Calendar, which highlights significant dates meaningful to Indigenous communities across Canada. The calendar honours Indigenous ways of knowing, respecting natural cycles, cultural ceremonies, and spiritual practices that transcend the conventional Gregorian calendar.

Celebrating Black History Month: Honouring the past, shaping the future

Black History Month 2025

Toronto – January 27, 2025 – February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize and honour the contributions, history, and resilience of Black Canadians throughout our shared history.

In the face of a trade war, now is the time to buy Canadian

Toronto – January 24, 2025 – In the face of an escalating trade war between Canada and the United States, our union’s priority is to protect our members – especially the 40,000 UFCW members who work in manufacturing and food production – and all Canadian workers. Knowing the potential devastation that tariffs can bring, we call on all levels of government to act to protect Canadian jobs and Canadian workers.

Social service workers ratify first contract – UFCW 175 & 633

Hamilton, Ont. – January 23, 2025 – After joining the union last year, the new members at Beth Tikvah Foundation have voted unanimously to ratify their first contract.

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