Ottawa – January 30, 2014 – A recent report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) recommended the Ontario minimum wage be increased to $14.50 an hour by 2016 which would be 60% of the average industrial wage and would set the minimum wage as a living wage.
Toronto – January 27, 2014 – This year's North American Leaders' Summit in February coincides with the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The venue for the summit is Mexico, which makes the timing opportune for Prime Minister Harper to end his government's silence in the face of overwhelming evidence which corroborates that Mexican government officials violated Canadian law, the human and labour rights of Mexican citizens working in Canada, as well as provisions of NAFTA.
Ottawa – January 24, 2014 – UFCW Canada members are encouraged to participate in an exciting video contest that tells the world what fairness means to you, your family, and your community — in one minute or less.
Quebec City - January 23, 2014 – UFCW Canada Local 503 members at Carriages of New France (Calèches de la Nouvelle-France) in Quebec City have achieved a first contract, and the first of its kind in North America. The members provide horse carriage tours and guide services to visitors and residents of Quebec City. On January 10, arbitrator Léonce E. Roy ruled on a first collective agreement that runs until November 9, 2016.
Toronto – January 22, 2014 – UFCW Canada and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (FNCFCS) have come together to produce a new video in support of the Shannen’s Dream campaign to bring equitable education to First Nations children. UFCW Canada and FNCFS are long-time community allies and recently signed a Mutual Support Agreement to accelerate their combined efforts to raise awareness about the inequity faced by First Nations children.
Toronto – January 21, 2014 – UFCW Canada is urging activists and allies to add their voice to the call for Crown Holdings to stop its attack on 120 Toronto workers forced on strike since September. Crown Holdings is a giant U.S. multinational with 149 plants around the world manufacturing food and beverage cans.
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