December 3rd is observed around the globe as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 10% of the world’s population or approximately 650 million people live with disabilities.
UFCW Canada had an unparalleled presence at the 11th Biennial Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Convention in Toronto from November 21 to 25. With over 100 activists in attendance, UFCW Canada represented one of the largest delegations at the convention.
On November 18, newly re-elected Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger welcomed over 800 guests from labour, government and business to the 13th Annual Manitoba Premier's Dinner held in Winnipeg. It was a great night for everyone to celebrate the Manitoba NDP's fourth straight term in office, after voters returned an NDP government with a resounding majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly following the October 4 provincial election.
UFCW Canada is calling on all activists to help more than 200 New Zealand red-meat workers currently under attack by their employer.
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