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UFCW sisters break new ground at week-long organizing course

New Westminster, B.C. – July 5, 2018 – UFCW Canada sisters from across the country recently gathered at the UFCW 1518 office in New Westminster, B.C. to participate in a week-long “Organizing Training for Women Activists” course.

UFCW 247 Women’s Committee reaches out at Mother’s Day BBQ

Metro Vancouver, B.C. – May 17, 2018 – Members of the UFCW Canada Local 247 Women’s Committee reached out to the community for Mother’s Day by hosting a barbecue for women and children who have been impacted by domestic abuse.

National Council makes UFCW history with gender equity

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 26, 2018 – Gender equity is now a reality at the UFCW Canada National Council Executive Board, as the council convened for the first time since a resolution was passed to expand and restructure the union’s governing body.

UFCW activists participate in Equal Pay Day actions across Canada

Toronto – April 11, 2018 – On April 10, UFCW Canada activists from across the country observed Equal Pay Day – a day to raise awareness of how far into the next year a woman must work to earn the same amount made by a man in the previous year.

UFCW 12R24 Women’s Committee holds inaugural meeting

Campbellville, Ont. – April 10, 2018 – The UFCW Canada Local 12R24 Women & Gender Equity Committee recently held its inaugural meeting to discuss closing the gender wage gap and how to raise awareness of other inequities facing working women in Ontario.

UFCW Canada supports Equal Pay Day – April 10, 2018

Toronto – April 5, 2018 – On April 10, UFCW Canada activists from across the country will join in observing Equal Pay Day – a day that represents how far into the next year a woman must work to earn the same amount made by a man in the previous year.