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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.

Shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence are severely lacking, study finds

Toronto – June 1, 2016 – The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses (CNWST) recently released their third national survey, entitled Shelter Voices, which captured a “one-day snapshot” of transition houses and shelters in Canada by analyzing the experiences of women and children who used these facilities in order to escape violence.

Closing the Gap: Women make less than men in retirement too

Toronto – May 30, 2016 – It is no secret that women make less than men throughout their working careers, but did you know that most women in Canada also make less than men in retirement?

Women's Network conference builds solidarity among sisters

Vancouver – May 16, 2016 – More than 300 UFCW members, officers, staff, and community allies from across the continent recently gathered in Vancouver for the 12th Biennial UFCW Women's Network Convention. The theme of this year's convention was Turning Passion into Action.

UFCW Canada presents to House of Commons Special Committee on Pay Equity

Ottawa – May 16, 2016 – UFCW Canada activists recently travelled to Ottawa to appear before the House of Commons Special Committee on Pay Equity.

Activists gear up for LabourStart Global Solidarity Conference 2016

Toronto – April 28, 2016 – UFCW Canada members, officers, and staff from across the country are gearing up for the 2016 Global Solidarity Conference, set to take place at Ryerson University in Toronto from May 6 to 8.