As a university student living on my own, I have a number of responsibilities such as paying for my living expenses and tuition fees. The Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP) estimates that the average student living away from home pays approximately $11,000 per year for school and living costs. In order to cover these expenses, my summer months away from school are spent working two jobs for 60 hours a week.
Barrie, Ont. – June 25, 2014 – UFCW Canada youth activists from across Ontario recently brought their energy and enthusiasm to the second session of this year's Youth Internship Program (YIP) in Barrie, Ontario. Now in its fourteenth year, YIP is UFCW Canada's renowned program for developing and empowering young member-activists within their union and their communities.
Saskatoon, Sask. – June 17, 2014 – Over two dozen young activists recently participated in an engaging and inspiring two-day youth conference conducted by UFCW Canada's National Office and Local 1400 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Toronto – June 16, 2014 – With the high school year coming to a close, graduates across the country are setting their sights on college or university. To help with the rising cost of tuition, Canada's best union is offering a total of 18 UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarships of $1,000 each to UFCW Canada members and their family members.
The Ontario Election is right around the corner, and if everything goes as planned, young voters will turn out to the polls in much lower numbers than our older counterparts. And that's a shame, because our generation can have a major impact on the election if we choose to get out and vote.
Moncton, N.B. – May 27, 2014 – From across Atlantic Canada, eight young UFCW Canada activists recently brought their energy and enthusiasm to this year's first session of the Youth Internship Program (YIP).
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