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Cannabis workers at Eggs Canna join the union – UFCW 1518

Vancouver – April 1, 2022 – Cannabis workers at Eggs Canna in Vancouver are the newest members to join BC BUD, a division of UFCW Local 1518, after a successful unionization vote in March.

Food retail members at Metro Ontario achieve major gains – UFCW 175 & 633

Food retail members at Metro Ontario achieve major gains – UFCW 175 & 633 Mississauga, Ont. – March 31, 2022 – Close to 8,000 UFCW 175 & 633 members working at Metro Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement that provides wage gains, new job positions, improved benefits, and more.

Politics Blog: NDP-Liberal deal shows how minority governments are supposed to work

Ottawa – March 30, 2022 – Canadian politics, much like the politics of our southern neighbours, has come to resemble a hyper-partisan martial arts cage match, rather than an honest attempt to improve the lives of Canadians.

Refugee Rights Day – April 4

Toronto – March 29, 2022 – Each year in Canada, Refugee Rights Day is commemorated on April 4. The day is a moment to celebrate the advances that have been made in the protection of refugee rights in Canada, most notably as a result of the Singh Decision in 1985.

Social service workers at Vancouver Native Housing Society join the union

Vancouver – March 28, 2022 – Staff at Vancouver Native Housing Society (VNHS) in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver have taken a major step towards improving their working conditions after voting “Yes!” to joining UFCW 1518.

UFCW launches Mental Health Today webinar series for Spring 2022

Toronto – March 25, 2022 – With the spring season upon us, UFCW Canada is launching an exciting new webinar series aimed at helping UFCW members maintain and improve their mental health in Year Three of the COVID-19 pandemic.