Drivers at ALSCO join the union – UFCW 401
Edmonton – February 18, 2022 – Drivers at ALSCO are the newest members to join UFCW 401 after a successful certification vote that will see approximately 20 drivers join the union.
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Apply now for the 2022 UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship
Washington, D.C. – February 17, 2022 – The UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship application process is now open to eligible applicants across North America. For over 60 years, the UFCW International Union has awarded union scholarships to recognize UFCW members and their dependents in both Canada and the United States.
Bill Hanley, 1931 – 2022
Windsor, Ont. – February 16, 2022 – UFCW Canada is saddened to learn of the passing of long-time union leader Willard “Bill” Hanley. Brother Hanley passed on February 15, 2022, in his hometown of Windsor, Ontario, just two-weeks shy of his 91st birthday.
Food retail members at Bulkley Valley Wholesale increase wages, vacation with new contract – UFCW 1518
Smithers, B.C. – February 15, 2022 – UFCW 1518 members at Bulkley Valley Wholesale recently agreed on a new contract that will provide lump sum payments, wage increases, and improved vacation entitlements, including vacation pay at time of leave for part-timers.
Politics Blog: Cons and convoys
Ottawa – February 14, 2022 – As the anti-vaccine convoy rolled into Ottawa, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was released by Canadian Unity, one of the lead groups organizing the convoy, demanding the removal of the prime minister from office. But the only political leader to lose his job was former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole.
UFCW members help make the Super Bowl happen
Toronto – February 11, 2022 – Did you know that the leather for every NFL football, including the ones that will be used in this Sunday’s Super Bowl, is crafted in Chicago by UFCW members working at the Horween Leather Company?
Warehouse workers at Kintetsu join the union – UFCW 1006A
Brampton, Ont. – February 10, 2022 – Workers at Kintetsu World Express are the newest members to join UFCW 1006A after a successful organizing campaign which will see over 50 workers from the Brampton, Ontario distribution centre join the union.
Urgent Appeal: Meat worker health and safety under attack in Brazil
Toronto – February 8, 2022 – Members of the IUF are calling on Brazil’s Ministry of Labor to reject proposals that would amend NR 36 regulations which govern health and safety in that nation's meat and poultry industry.
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