UFCW lobbying win: OINP now includes Food Processing Workers
Toronto – July 24, 2024 – Due the efforts of UFCW Canada, the provincial government has included Food and Beverage Processing Workers in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
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UFCW welcomes B.C. Government legislation for app-based workers
Victoria, B.C. – June 12, 2024 – UFCW Canada welcomes the new announcement regarding new legislation for app-based workers in British Columbia.
Victory for labour movement as anti-scab legislation moves forward
Ottawa – February 29, 2024 – Thanks to the pressure led by UFCW and labour unions across Canada, the Federal government has voted to advance Bill C-58, the Anti-Scab legislation to ban the use of replacement workers.
Statement from National President Shawn Haggerty on National Pharmacare
Ottawa – February 28, 2024 – On Friday, Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that the NDP have reached a deal with the Liberal government to introduce the first component of a national pharmacare program that includes coverage for birth control and diabetes medication.
UFCW activists advocate for migrant members with ONDP leader
Toronto – February 21, 2024 – UFCW activists recently met with Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles to discuss the urgent issues facing the union’s migrant members in Ontario.
UFCW Canada Applauds Changes Made to the Employment Equity Act
Ottawa – December 18, 2023 – The Federal government recently announced crucial changes to the Employment Equity Act following advocacy from labour unions and other advocacy groups.
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