Workers at Great Lakes Specialty Meats vote union “Yes!”
Over 80 workers at Great Lakes Specialty Meats in Mitchell, Ontario are the union’s newest packing house members after recently voting “Yes!” to joining UFCW Canada Local 175.
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JBS takes over XL operations in Brooks, Alberta
Over 2,000 UFCW Canada members in Brooks, Alberta are hopeful that a new “management services” arrangement at Lakeside Packers – Canada’s largest beef processing facility – will improve conditions in their workplace, and urge the government to put public safety first by investing in an adequate food safety system.
Walmart workers and community allies win another Free Speech battle against Walmart
Despite Walmart’s best efforts, a new website called walmartat50.com will continue rallying people online to urge Walmart to become a socially responsible employer. As Walmart celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the company is telling customers and communities a one-sided story about its business and values.
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