Toronto – May 9, 2014 – The Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) has released a report supporting the call for equitable access for agriculture workers to the same labour rights and workplace benefits as other workers in Ontario.
Toronto – May 3, 2014 – The Agriculture Workers Alliance (AWA) has renewed a benefit plan to provide accidental death and dismemberment insurance for its members. UFCW Canada signed the renewal agreement with AIL Canada, the life insurance company that has provided this important benefit for AWA members since 2011.
Toronto – April 30, 2014 – Every year, workers and their unions around the world observe International Workers Day, also known as May Day, on the first day of May. As our nation’s leading union, UFCW Canada celebrates May Day this year, uniting our members across Canada with our sisters and brothers around the globe, from Bangladesh to Mexico to Guatemala.
Toronto – April 22, 2014 – Students Against Migrant Exploitation (S.A.M.E.) recently concluded their 2014 tour in support of Migrant Worker Awareness Month. Conducting workshops at more than 70 colleges, universities, elementary schools and community centres, S.A.M.E. activists directly engaged more than 15,000 students across Ontario and Quebec.
Toronto – April 10, 2014 – On December 3, 2009, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario declared April as "Hispanic Heritage Month." The Month recognizes the many contributions that Spanish-speaking immigrants from Hispanic countries have made and continue to make to Canadian society.
Toronto – April 8, 2014 – UFCW Canada's webCampus is pleased to offer free online certificate courses for UFCW Canada members, activists, and family members: Media & Communications Specialist, Human Rights Advocate and Retail Food Specialist. These certificate programs allow participants to develop their professional skills, add to their resume, and open doors to unique career possibilities.
Look for the poster in your workplace to access the assessment questionnaire.
Answer all questions as fully and as accurately as possible. A member of your team will review your information and contact you about next steps.
Copyright © 2026 UFCW Canada. All Rights Reserved
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
Canada's private sector union