International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – May 17, 2010
Homophobia and transphobia, like all forms of bigotry, are shameful and dangerous because they feed hate and propel inequality.
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Europe welcomes Pietropaolo’s “Harvest Pilgrims”
Canadian photographer and social activist Vincenzo Pietropaolo recently displayed his award winning collection of migrant farm worker images, entitled “Harvest Pilgrims”, along with other works, at a prestigious exhibit at the University of Rome.
EPAC takes activism to a new level
UFCW Canada activists from Manitoba, Ontario, and Nova Scotia recently gathered in Niagara Falls to participate in the second phase of an exciting new training program offered by the national Education and Political Action Committee (EPAC).
UFCW raises half a million to rebuild Haiti
The total contributions have been tallied and UFCW activists in Canada and the United States have combined their efforts to raise nearly $500,000 for the Haiti relief effort.
Ontario May 29 Returns for Leukemia campaign aims to break record
On the May 29 weekend, Ontario’s primary beer retailer The Beer Store, in partnership with UFCW Canada Local 12R24 will be holding the annual Returns for Leukemia bottle drive fundraiser at every Beer Store location across the province.
Asian Heritage Month
For over two hundred years Asian newcomers to Canada have enriched this country with their culture, traditions, talents and community building. They have come to Canada from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western and Southeast Asia, and have contributed to Canada’s diversity and prosperity.
Education Has No Borders: celebrating the power of education for immigrant and migrant workers
Activists, academics, unionists, and the media recently packed the Tinto Café in downtown Toronto to take part in a UFCW Canada sponsored event called Education Has No Borders that provided community members with a fun-filled opportunity to see and try new migrant worker resources and discuss the empowering effect of education.
UFCW Latinos unite in Toronto
The members of the UFCW United Latinos Executive Board recently gathered in Toronto to talk about the critical issues facing Latino North American workers, plan for the upcoming United Latinos Convention in Las Vegas, and mark the group's first-ever meeting in Canada.
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