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UFCW Canada activists unite in Equal Pay Day actions

Toronto – April 20, 2016 – UFCW Canada activists took to the streets of Toronto to mark Equal Pay Day on April 9, raising 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 Canada launches Closing the Gap to combat gender wage inequality

Toronto – March 31, 2016 – It's no April Fool's joke: women in Canada still make 30 per cent less than men in non-union workplaces.

Ontario Human Rights Commission says sexualized dress codes violate human rights

Toronto – March 14, 2016 – The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has issued a warning to employers that sexist dress codes which require female staff to wear skimpy, revealing outfits as part of the job could be a human rights violation.

Resiliency inspires 10th annual Saskatchewan Women's Conference

Saskatoon, Sask. – March 14, 2016 – Dozens of UFCW Canada women activists and allies from across Saskatchewan recently gathered in Saskatoon for the annual Saskatchewan Women's Conference.

Participate in an online survey on Gender, Work, and Pay in Ontario's retail sector

Toronto – March 1, 2016 – UFCW Canada members working in Ontario's retail sector have until March 8th to participate in a confidential online survey as part of a research project on Gender, Work, and Pay in Ontario's Retail Sector.

International Women's Day — March 8, 2016

Toronto – March 1, 2016 – International Women's Day is observed annually on March 8, to celebrate the historical achievements of women, and to renew our pledge to press for full gender equality.