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Why is Whole Foods’ CEO trying to kill Universal Health Care?

John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods, thinks universal healthcare is bad for America – and Canada. Mackey is attacking the Canadian health care system in particular and says that Canadians have “no right” to health care.

Women’s History Month

October is Women’s History Month in Canada. UFCW Canada is recognizing Women’s History Month with the launch of a new project by the National Women’s Advisory Council, with short biographies of rank-and-file women members posted on a weekly basis to the union’s website.

“All across Canada, there are activist women members who are making a difference in their workplaces and in their communities,” UFCW Canada National President Wayne Hanley says. “These are the stories of members who are the heart of our union.

Save Columbus Day for free speech!

While UFCW Canada members enjoy a hearty and well-deserved turkey dinner with their families on the Thanksgiving weekend, the www.walmartworkerscanada.ca/freespeech campaign marches into its fourth month of full mobilization with a tongue-in-cheek assist to Americans to salvage their favourite Oct. 12 holiday: Columbus Day.

Migrant agriculture workers focus of new photo-essay book

Acclaimed Canadian documentary photographer and social activist Vincenzo Pietropaolo's new book, Harvest Pilgrims, is a compelling testament to the tens of thousands of migrant workers who are the backbone of Canada’s agriculture industry, yet continue to be denied many of the basic workplace rights that protect other workers.

Activists honoured at 10th Annual César Chavez Black Eagle Awards

Toronto - Over 300 social justice activists gathered in Toronto on November 4 to attend the 10th Annual Black Eagle Dinner, an event that celebrates the spirit of legendary union organizer and civil rights leader César Chavez.