Migrant workers rally for human rights on Father’s Day
Migrant workers from Mexico and the Caribbean gathered in B.C. and Ontario on June 19 to rally for human rights and to “celebrate” another Father’s Day apart from their families.
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The S.A.M.E launches new summer campaign for migrant worker justice
The Students Against Migrant Exploitation “S.A.M.E” recently embarked on their “Summer of S.A.M.E” which has seen the group of student activists already conduct several outreach and educational programs, along with several charity fundraisers.
Members of Mexican Congress demand answers from government about allegations of anti-union activities against Mexican migrant farm workers in Canada
Mexico City - May 27, 2011 - Mexican Federal Deputy Gerardo Sanchez García and Senator Adolfo Toledo Infanzón have presented a motion in the Congress demanding that the Minister of Labour and the Minister of Foreign Affairs provide an explanation about alleged anti-union activities of the Mexican government against Mexican migrant agricultural workers in Canada.
Migrant farm workers tossed overboard by Manitoba flood
Hundreds of Mexican migrant farm workers across southern Manitoba are facing a huge hit in crucial family income and possibly being repatriated in the wake of floods and an emergency breach of a dyke near farms in the Portage la Prairie area.
New agriculture unit gained in Quebec
Workers at the Savoura greenhouse in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, Quebec have been certified as the newest TUAC Local 501 agricultural bargaining unit.
Defending Workers’ Rights in Mexico
In Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, UFCW Canada and AWA activists joined other labour allies to protest the Mexican federal government’s attack against the union movement and workers’ rights in that country. The Canadian protests were part of a worldwide series of protests held in 30 countries in February.
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