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Members at Radisson Blu build better life – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – February 28, 2025 – UFCW 1006A members, who work at the Radisson Blu hotel in downtown Toronto, have ratified a new union contract. The three-year contract covers 60 members.

BDM Scholarship Winners Announced

Toronto – February 26, 2025 – UFCW Canada is proud to announce the winners of this year’s BDM Scholarship Program.

March – Sugar Moon (UFCW Indigenous Calendar)

Toronto – February 25, 2025 – March brings forth new growth, change, and an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture and traditions. The arrival of the Sugar Moon marks a time of transformation and renewal, offering an important moment to reflect on the connection between the land, the seasons, and the people who call it home.

First collective agreement for new members at Lallemand Inc. – UFCW 175 & 633

Cornwall, Ont. – February 24, 2025 – The new UFCW 175 members at Lallemand Inc. in Cornwall unanimously ratified their first collective agreement on February 2, 2025, with a three-year term.

Workers at Kiaro Cannabis join union – UFCW 1518

Port Moody, B.C. – February 21, 2025 – In an important move towards fairness and improved working conditions, the team at Kiaro Cannabis in Port Moody joined UFCW 1518, becoming some of the latest members of the BC Budtenders Union.

Launching the UFCW National Mental Health Survey

Toronto – February 19, 2024 – UFCW Canada knows that mental health, both in and out of the workplace, are crucial for worker health and well-being. Mental health education and advocacy are key priorities for our union: today, we are launching the UFCW Canada National Mental Health Survey, to better understand the effects of mental health in the workplace.

Nursing Home Workers Join Union – UFCW 175 & 633

Puslinch, Ont. – February 19, 2025 – In a significant move towards achieving better working conditions, workers at Morriston Park Nursing Home in Puslinch have voted to join UFCW Local 175. The decision reflects a growing trend among healthcare employees who are looking to UFCW to fight for fair wages, improved benefits, and safer working environments.