Toronto – May 9, 2025 – UFCW Canada is proud to support the release of a groundbreaking new report calling for the establishment of enforceable national housing standards for migrant agricultural workers across Canada.
Surrey, B.C. – May 8, 2025 – Workers at PetSmart in Surrey, B.C. have made history by becoming the first in British Columbia to join UFCW 1518, following a successful organizing campaign to improve wages, scheduling, and working conditions on the job.
onton – May 6, 2025 – UFCW 401 member Cynthia Philips is the latest recipient of the BDM Scholarship. Philips is her fourth year of study at the University of Alberta, working towards a combined Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Music.
Toronto – May 5, 2025 – Mental Health Week is an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. In 2025, Mental Health Week is May 5-11 and the theme is “Unmasking Mental Health.”
Toronto – May 2, 2025 – Workers at FreshCo on Don Mills Road in Toronto have voted to join UFCW Local 175.
Oshawa, Ont. – May 1, 2025 – UFCW Local 1006A members working at the Courtyard by Marriott and TownePlace Suites in Oshawa, Ontario have recently ratified a new collective agreement bringing improvements to wages, sick days, working conditions, and more.
Toronto – April 30, 2025 – As we enter the month of May, we are welcomed by the Flower Moon (Waawaaskone Giizis), a sacred time in many Indigenous cultures that honours the return of vibrant blooms and the healing energy of nature. May is a time to nurture our spirits, reflect on our personal growth, and deepen our connection with the natural world.
Toronto – April 29, 2025 – The recent Canadian federal election marks a pivotal moment for working families across the country. UFCW Canada congratulates all those elected who have committed to fighting for everyday Canadians, especially those who stand with us in advocating for fair wages, workers’ rights and stronger communities.
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