2010 BEGGS, DOWLING, MATHIEU UNION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2010 recipients of the Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu Union Scholarship!
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Top Leukemia Researchers Recognized by UFCW Canada
On October 22, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) along with UFCW Canada recognized the groundbreaking work, dedication and commitment of some of Canada’s top blood cancer researchers, through awards and grants presented during a luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency in Toronto.
Members Light the Night for Leukemia Research
Light the Night walks at hundreds of communities across Canada are expected in total to raise over $2 million dollar this year for the research efforts of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’s (LLSC) to find a cure and more effective treatments for leukemia and other blood cancers.
Another UFCW Canada Victory for Migrant Agriculture Workers:
Precedent-setting UFCW Canada collective agreement reached in B.C.
Abbotsford, B.C. - Migrant farm workers at Abbotsford's Sidhu & Sons Nursery, members of UFCW Canada Local 1518, are the latest to successfully negotiate a Collective Agreement with their employer.
The 11th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Black Eagle Awards
Over the past decade the Cesar E. Chavez Black Eagle Awards dinner has brought together farm workers, social justice activists, and labour and faith-based organizations to celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez — and to honour individuals and organizations committed to the cause. Recently a sold out crowd of more than 300 gathered to honour this year’s recipients at the 11th Annual Black Eagle Awards held in Toronto, hosted by UFCW Canada and the Agricultural Workers Alliance.
Mobilizing our political power
UFCW Canada activists from across the country recently gathered in Ottawa to participate in the union’s first ever National Political Action Conference. The three day conference was held during the first week of November and involved members, officers and staff from UFCW Canada local unions and the National Office focused on the organization’s tremendous potential – as Canada’s largest private-sector union – to impact the results of upcoming federal, provincial and municipal elections.
Picket line holds strong at Scotia Recycling strike
UFCW Canada Local 864 continues to hold the line more than a month into a strike at Scotia Recycling in Kentville, Nova Scotia. The 45 members have been on the picket line since September 27.
Online efforts recognized by International labour communicators
UFCW Canada’s groundbreaking work on the internet has drawn the attention and praise of the International Labor Communications Association (ILCA), a Washington-based organization dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of labor media and promoting the objectives of the international labour movement.
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