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Women’s History Month - October

Toronto - September 29, 2106 – In October, we honour Women’s History Month. The month commemorates the famous “Persons Case”, which on October 18, 1929, concluded with a ruling that Canadian women were ‘persons’ in society, with a right to vote.

UFCW Canada activists Take Back the Night in Brampton

Brampton, Ont. – September 18, 2016 – UFCW Canada Local 1006A activists recently participated in the Take Back the Night rally and walk in Brampton, Ontario.

Ontario gender wage gap report a “good first step” says UFCW Canada leader

Toronto – August 26, 2016 – The release of the Ontario government’s Final report and recommendations of the Gender Wage Gap Strategy Steering Committee, "is a good first step in recognizing that the laws must change to improve the lives and future of women workers across the province,” says Paul Meinema, the national president of UFCW Canada.

Help close the Gender Pay Gap today

Toronto – August 4, 2016 – UFCW Canada's new campaign, Closing the Gap, is calling on provincial governments to commit to closing the gender wage gap as an urgent human rights priority.

UFCW 500 member puts “Women Organizing Women” training to use

Montreal – July 18, 2016 – After taking the UFCW Canada course on Women Organizing Women, which was offered to UFCW members across Quebec this past April, UFCW Canada Local 500 member Marianne Desabrais has put her training to use by participating in a successful campaign to unionize workers at the Bulk Barn store on Henri Bourassa in Montreal.

UFCW Canada calls on government to introduce pay equity legislation

Toronto – July 4, 2016 – The House of Commons Special Committee on Pay Equity recently tabled its first report after hearing submissions from UFCW Canada and other concerned groups.