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Remembrance Day – November 11, 2013

Ottawa – November 7, 2013 – On November 11, 1918 at 11 a.m., the First World War drew to a close with the signing of an armistice agreement that brought an end to the hostilities.

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Prime Minister: Don't Cut the Safety Line!

Ottawa – November 6, 2013 – The Harper government has now proposed to substantially weaken the health and safety protections for workers employed in federally regulated industries and workplaces. The proposals are a matter of life and death and would leave federal workers faced with employer reprisal for refusing to do dangerous work.

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2013 UFCW Canada and AWA Awards recognize outstanding efforts

Toronto – November 7, 2013 – Over 300 farm workers, community allies and UFCW Canada activists gathered in Toronto last night for The Annual UFCW Canada – AWA Awards Dinner, dedicated to recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who advocate on behalf of agriculture workers and their rights.

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New contract for UFCW 509 food processing members at Fromagerie Albert Perron Inc.

Quebec City – November 5, 2013 – Food processing workers recently won a new union contract at the Fromagerie Albert Perron inc. cheese factory in Quebec City. The new three-year collective agreement between the employer and UFCW Canada Local 509 will be in force until June 18, 2016.

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