Toronto – April 20, 2022 – April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job. This year’s Day of Mouring is especially significant given the devastating toll COVID-19 continues to inflict on workers across the country.
Brandon, Man. – April 19, 2022 – The latest recipient of the BDM Scholarship award goes to Priyanka Chaudhary, spouse of UFCW 832 member Deep Chaudhary, who works at Maple Leaf Foods.
Toronto – April 18, 2022 – Time is running out to apply for the UFCW Canada Equity Grant Program, which awards $1,000 to initiatives that support newcomers, advance human rights, or promote community action.
Waterville, N.B. – April 14, 2022 – UFCW 1288P members at Covered Bridge Potato Chips have achieved a new collective agreement at New Brunswick’s famous potato chip processor, tourist destination, and producer of other fine snack products, including flavoured popcorns and chickpea chips.
Toronto – April 13, 2022 – UFCW Canada recently launched its Disability Justice Priorities Survey in an ongoing effort to create accessible and barrier-free workplaces for members who may be experiencing disability.
Ottawa – April 11, 2022 – Workers at Centre Éducatif la Clémentine are the newest members to join UFCW 1006A after concluding a successful organizing campaign that will see 90 staff members form a bargaining unit at the Ottawa childcare facility.
Ottawa – April 8, 2022 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became even more apparent that workers needed a voice in their workplace. The coronavirus has further revealed the extent of the gaps in workplace protections for workers, especially for the most vulnerable and lowest-paid.
Calgary – April 7, 2022 – UFCW 401 members at Alberta Distillers Ltd. proved their resolve by securing major improvements in a newly ratified contract, after rejecting previous offers from the company.
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