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Members at Metro Pembroke build better life – UFCW 175 & 633

Pembroke, Ont. – May 10, 2024 – Members working at the Metro in Pembroke have unanimously ratified a four-year agreement; this is the first contract renewal.

UFCW Canada hosts North America’s first Social Partner Forum on Decent Work in the Agrifood Sector

Toronto – May 7, 2024 – On May 2, leading voices from labour, industry, and government met as social partners in Toronto to discuss the Decent Work Guidelines for the Agrifood Sector, as recently established by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

UFCW mourns passing of Local 1518 President Kimberly Novak

Vancouver – May 7, 2024 – Beloved labour leader UFCW Local 1518 President Kimberly Novak passed away this past weekend, surrounded by family and loved ones.

UFCW Canada National Council meets in Toronto

Toronto – May 6, 2024 – UFCW Canada’s national executive board recently convened for its bi-annual meeting, the first led by new National President Shawn Haggerty.

Members at GFL Environmental achieve new collective agreement – UFCW 501

L'Ancienne-Lorette, Que. – May 3, 2024 – UFCW Canada Local 501 members working at GFL Environmental in L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec have achieved a new collective agreement bringing wage increases, seniority improvements, and more.

UFCW Canada stands in solidarity with National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

Toronto – May 1, 2024 – UFCW Canada stands in solidarity with Assembly of First Nations’ National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak following a disturbing incident aboard a domestic flight in which she was forced to hand over a case containing her sacred headdress – echoing similar challenges faced by Indigenous UFCW Canada members.

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