“Rise Up For Your Rights!”
UFCW Canada members recently made a strong statement for human rights by joining over 400 activists in Ottawa to participate in the “Rise Up for Your Rights!” Conference organized by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).
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Happy Lunar New Year!
On Feb. 3 thousands of Canadians from coast to coast will celebrate Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rabbit – by spending time with friends and family in numerous fun-filled activities to mark year 4709 on the lunar calendar.
Cargill more than triples profits
Cargill Inc. – one of UFCW Canada’s largest employers and one of the world’s largest food companies – is reporting banner profits for last year. In fact, Cargill recently announced net profits of $1.49 billion for 2010, representing a 304% increase from this time last year.
New webCampus courses
UFCW Canada members, their families, and the union’s social justice partners are now free to sign-up for two new highschool online webCampus courses.
Bringing a Voice at Work and in Government
Some UFCW Canada activist members from Saskatchewan recently got the big picture on organizing at a workshop held recently in Saskatoon. National representatives Chris O’Halloran and Lily Olson facilitated the three-day workshop.
Target comes north
After months, if not years, of anticipation, the American retail giant Target recently made a move for the Canadian retail market by purchasing the leasehold rights of up to 220 Zellers stores.
Walmart challenged in South Africa by international coalition
The UFCW has added its voice to a growing number of progressive organizations from around the world who are very concerned about Walmart’s recent expansion into South Africa.
By the Numbers: Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada
The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, is used to estimate the extent to which the purchasing power of money changes, or put another way it’s a measure of inflation or deflation over time.
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