Winnipeg – May 16, 2013 – Canada’s leading voice for agriculture workers, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW Canada), is applauding the Manitoba government in response to its decision to extend public health care coverage to migrant farm workers: the people who make the country’s food supply and production system possible.
Toronto – May 15, 2013 – Canada’s largest retail union, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW Canada), is applauding Loblaw Companies Limited today for committing to sign the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh.
Toronto – May 15, 2013 – UFCW Canada Local Union activists from across the country recently gathered in Toronto to participate in a one-day Worker Engagement Conference. As part of the event, attendees shared best practices on engaging union members and yet to be organized workers.
Washington, D.C. – May 14, 2013 – The following is a statement issued by United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) President Joseph Hansen regarding the decision of H&M and other retailers to sign a legally binding agreement to improve workplace safety in Bangladesh:
Toronto – May 14, 2013 – May 17th is recognised as the International Day against Homophobia (IDAHOT), which was established in 2004 to commemorate the World Health Organisation’s decision to remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders.
Montreal – May 13, 2013 – UFCW Canada Local 1991P is very proud to welcome a new group of members from one of Quebec’s leading hardware store chains, called Patrick Morin Inc., who recently chose to join the union and Quebec’s leading voice for workers, UFCW Canada.
Toronto – May 9, 2013 – Join the growing number of consumers who are taking action against Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, and his offensive comments about people who “don’t belong”. Share UFCW Canada’s new infographic to show Jeffries – and the rest of the 1% – that his remarks are anything but “cool.”
Toronto – May 11, 2013 – Make your mark on May 17 – the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, also known as IDAHOT – by using UFCW Canada’s newest image to help raise awareness about this important day of action.
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