Cannabis workers at Canna Cabana join the union – UFCW 175
Ottawa – July 11, 2025 – Workers at a Canna Cabana location in Ottawa have voted overwhelmingly “YES!” to joining UFCW Local 175.
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2026 UFCW Canada Indigenous Calendar: Call for Artwork
Toronto – July 9, 2025 – The UFCW Canada National Indigenous Committee is pleased to once again collaborate with the Assembly of Seven Generations, a national youth-led organization, in gathering and selecting artwork to form part of the 2026 UFCW Canada Indigenous Calendar.
Solidarity with Pride: International trade unionists stand against authoritarianism in Budapest
Budapest – July 7, 2025 – On June 28, Budapest Pride marked a historic moment: despite an official ban, surveillance threats, fines, and threats of prosecutions, the streets filled with a record-breaking 200,000 proud and peaceful marchers, including trade unionists.
Workers at Sollio Agriculture build better life – UFCW 864
Truro, N.S. – July 4, 2025 – UFCW Eastern Provinces Council Local 864 members at Sollio Agriculture in Truro have ratified a new three-year agreement with improvements including substantial wage increases and cost-of-living language.
Young workers build skills and solidarity at Prairie YIP session
Saskatoon, Sask. – July 3, 2025 – The latest session of the UFCW Canada Young-Workers Internship Program (YIP) recently took place in Saskatoon, bringing together participants from across Saskatchewan and Manitoba for a week of dynamic learning, skill-building, and empowerment.
Victoria Uber drivers secure historic first union certification with UFCW Canada
Victoria, B.C. – July 2, 2025 – Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have secured a landmark victory, with the B.C. Labour Relations Board officially certifying their union under UFCW Canada — the first union certification of its kind for Uber drivers in Canada.
This month learn fast with webCampus: On-The-Go
Toronto – July 2, 2025 – Learning new skills doesn’t have to mean hours of studying. With webCampus On-the-Go, UFCW Canada members and their families can gain practical knowledge in just 15 minutes or less — no exams, no pressure.
July – Raspberry Moon (UFCW Indigenous Calendar)
Toronto – June 27, 2025 – As summer reaches its height, the arrival of the Raspberry Moon (Miskomini Giizis) brings with it teachings of kindness, care, and emotional awareness.This moon is a time of reflection, kindness, and emotional clarity. In Indigenous teachings, the raspberry—with its gentle texture and natural structure—symbolizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries and nurturing respectful relationships within our families and communities.
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