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UFCW Canada celebrates Refugee Rights Day – April 4, 2018

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Toronto – March 29, 2018 – April 4 is recognized across Canada as Refugee Rights Day – a day that commemorates the historic April 4, 1985 ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada that refugee claimants are fully protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 

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International Day for the Elimination of Racism – March 21, 2018

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Toronto – March 19, 2018 – In 1966, the United Nations declared March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to commemorate the victims of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in apartheid-era South Africa — where 69 people were killed by government forces following a peaceful protest against racial discrimination. 

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UFCW and allies hold info session on workers’ rights, labour law reforms

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Toronto – March 3, 2018 – UFCW Canada recently partnered with Legal Aid Ontario to conduct an information session for workers and community groups on the province’s recent labour law reforms, and to educate workers on how they can join a union.  

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Wishing you a very happy Lunar New Year

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Toronto – February 14, 2018 – On February 16, hundreds of thousands of Canadians across the country will celebrate the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Dog – by spending time with friends and family in numerous fun-filled activities to mark year 4716 on the lunar calendar.

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UFCW Canada celebrates Black History Month – February 2018

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Toronto – January 26, 2018 – Each year, citizens across the country recognize February as Black History Month in honour of the stories, experiences, and accomplishments of Black Canadians.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3

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Toronto – November 28, 2017 – The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was first proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly.

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