New video exposes Harper’s “Reckless Agenda”
Since first being elected in 2006, Stephen Harper's Conservative Government has portrayed itself as being fiscally prudent, but the Harperites are actually incompetent economic managers.
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UFCW Canada in Quebec shows solidarity with COPE strike
On June 6, staff, officers and activists from UFCW Canada local unions in Quebec joined other local unions affiliated with the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (Quebec Federation of Labour) to show their support for workers on strike at the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).
Right to Work Laws are Not the Canadian Way
In the last few months Brad Wall's Saskatchewan Party government has included right-to work legislation as part of its labour law reforms, and Alberta’s Wildrose Party campaigned on a right-to-work platform in the province's April 2012 election. Now Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak has released a white paper calling for right-to-work laws in Ontario. Sadly right-to-work proposals are no longer restricted to the right-wing Tea Party movement in the U.S. – they have become part of the mainstream political discourse in Canada.
UFCW Canada Local 1869 Members Celebrate
UFCW Canada Local 1869 members at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Laundry Operations celebrated their 6th Anniversary as UFCW Canada members with a BBQ and prizes. More than 100 Local 1869 members enjoyed the sun and great food over their lunch breaks, along with music, some dancing and a lot of laughs.
Overwhelming majority of Red Deer Co-Op workers vote in favour of new contract
UFCW Canada Local 401 is proud to announce that over 96 percent of Co-Op workers in Red Deer, Alberta have voted to ratify a four-year deal that offers greater stability and security for themselves and their communities.
Ontario YIP participants ready for change
The 2012 Youth Internship Program (YIP) Ontario Phase One (June 17-22) session ended in Kempenfelt, Ontario to rave reviews.
UFCW Canada Migrant Workers Scholarships recipients announced
UFCW Canada gives hope for a better future
“Education Has No Borders” is the spirit of commitment which led to the creation of the UFCW Canada Migrant Workers Scholarships. In a span of two years, over 9,000 scholarship applications from around the globe have been received.
Prairie School for Union Women 2012
"The Prairie School once again proved to be a resounding success with registrations from across the Prairies exceeding capacity, " says UFCW Canada Local 1400 member Carol Cisecki, who along with three other Local 1400 sisters recently participated in the 2012 Prairie School for Union Women (PSUW) retreat for women labour activists held at Waskesiu Lake in northern Saskatchewan. More than 100 sisters from a number of unions attended.
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