Growth and strength key themes of 2022 NDF Convention

Vancouver – July 15, 2022 – Strength, solidarity, and growth were the themes of the 2022 National Defence Fund (NDF) Convention, held in Vancouver from July 10 to 12. At the convention, hundreds of UFCW Canada activists from across the country gathered in-person for the first time since 2019, to discuss updates on NDF bargaining units and […]

Apply now for BDM Scholarship awards and referral prizes – September 30 deadline

Toronto – July 27, 2021 – With the start of the new academic year fast approaching, UFCW Canada members and their family are reminded to apply for one of 18 scholarships valued at $1,000. Every year, UFCW Canada offers 18 UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarships to active members and their family members to help with the rising […]

webCampus offers career focused skills you can learn in weeks not years

Toronto – July 11, 2022 – Get prepared with the right skills that will help you win at work and in the job market with courses on Emotional Intelligence @ Work, Communicating with Confidence – Public Speaking, Retail Communication Skills, and more. Have time restrictions but still want to build your skills repertoire? Complete these courses in just […]

Budtenders at The Joint Cannabis Shop join the union – UFCW 832

Winnipeg – June 30, 2022 – Budtenders at The Joint Cannabis Shop are the first private-sector cannabis workers to unionize in Manitoba after securing a successful certification vote in late June. “Congratulations to these young workers for taking this first step towards a better future,” says UFCW 832 President Jeff Traeger. “We look forward to working together […]

Food workers’ union calls for urgent reforms to TFWP as part of 2022 Migrant Agricultural Workers Report

Leamington, Ont. – June 28, 2022 – Canada’s food workers’ union published its annual Status of Migrant Agricultural Workers Report at the UFCW Canada Agricultural Worker Support Centre in Leamington, Ontario, on Sunday, June 26. Leamington is the epicentre of factory greenhouse farming in Canada, which is a multi-billion-dollar business that relies on tens of thousands of […]

UFCW Canada lifetime fundraising for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada tops $49 million thanks to $1.86 million campaign in 2021-2022

Toronto – June 17, 2022 – Another year of pandemic restrictions presented unique challenges for UFCW Canada’s fundraising efforts on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). However, despite these difficulties, UFCW Canada members and Local Unions managed to raise more than $1.86 million dollars in our latest annual campaign to support […]

Tree planting ceremony convened at National Office ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day

Toronto – June 14, 2022 – UFCW Canada Indigenous Sub-committee members led a special reconciliation-focused event at UFCW Canada’s National Office ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day. A Freeman Red Maple tree was planted, and a plaque unveiled in memory of Indigenous peoples who attended or survived the atrocities of residential schools. With representation from […]

UFCW Canada recognized as 2021 Thanks a Million recipient by United Way Centraide

Toronto – June 10, 2022 – UFCW Canada has earned special recognition from the United Way Centraide as a 2021 Thanks a Million recipient, and as one of the nation’s leading labour organizations having raised more than $1 million to support UWC’s work in communities across the country. “Through UFCW Canada’s collective action and generosity, we are […]

UFCW Canada advocacy continues to get results for Uber drivers

Mississauga, Ont. – June 7, 2022 – Drivers continue to count on UFCW Canada advocacy to get them results in disputes with the ride-hailing company Uber after signing a historic national agreement to bring representation to drivers on the platform. Drivers Erdin Kurtyilnaz and Enal Desir both met with UFCW Canada representatives at the Mississauga Green Light […]

National Indigenous History Month

In 2009, June was declared National Indigenous History Month in Canada following the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons. National Indigenous History month provides us with a time of reflection as we honour Indigenous culture, traditions, and contributions to society. It is an opportunity for us to observe, celebrate, and acknowledge […]

Industry Snapshot: Canadian food industry grappling with high prices, low returns

Toronto – May 27, 2022 – The latest report from Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting suggests the Canadian food industry continues to struggle with high prices and lower returns across the grocery sector. The report points to sustained revenue losses across Canadian supermarkets, totaling a 2.8 percent decline year-over-year as inflation skyrocketed to 8.7 percent […]

Retail members at Indigo secure first contract – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – May 26, 2022 – UFCW 1006A members at two Indigo locations in Toronto recently secured a first collective agreement that provides important first contract language to build on in future bargaining. “We are proud of the work our union negotiators did in achieving a fair union contract for workers at Indigo Yorkdale and […]

National Council reviews political action work, support for members

Toronto – May 25, 2022 – UFCW Canada’s national executive board recently held its bi-annual meeting to review the union’s programs and strategies and discuss the upcoming National Council Convention. Comprised of UFCW leaders and representatives from across the country, the UFCW Canada National Council meets in person twice a year to assess the state of the […]

Enjoy UFCW-made barbecue products this grilling season

Toronto – May 20, 2022 – Victoria Day long weekend commonly marks the unofficial kick-off to the summer season, when Canadians spend countless hours soaking up the sun and firing up the grill. Consider shopping local this summer and stock-up on some of the best in UFCW-made barbecue products. Whether that be burgers, hot-dogs, steaks, […]

UFCW Canada mourns the senseless killing of ten innocent Black people in Upstate New York

Toronto – May 18, 2022 – UFCW Canada mourns the lives of Celestine Chaney, Roberta A. Drury, Andre Mackneil, Katherine Massey, Margus D. Morrison, Heyward Patterson, Aaron Salter, Geraldine Talley, Ruth Whitfield, and Pearl Young. We join UFCW District Union Local One in extending condolences to those injured, and to the grocery workers at Tops […]

UFCW Canada commemorates International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia – May 17

May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Created in 2004, IDAHOBIT seeks to raise awareness of the discrimination and violence that is experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and two-spirit (LGBTQI2S) persons around the world. The commemorative date of May 17 also coincides with the 1990 World […]

Spring into new courses this May with webCampus

Toronto – April 29, 2022 – Like a breath of fresh spring air, webCampus brings renewed optimism with courses on Digital Foundations: Micro-Credentials and Career Pathways: Office Work & Entry Level Jobs, offering fun and interactive learning content to start the new season.    The course Digital Foundations: Micro-Credentials allows learners to gain proficiency in Microsoft […]

Asian Heritage Month

May marks the celebration of Asian Heritage Month, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of people of Asian descent to Canada’s social, political, economic, scientific, and cultural landscape. Despite being officially declared by the Canadian government in 2002, Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated since the 1990s. Asian Canadians share a rich diversity in […]

Industry Snapshot: Beef demand remains steady despite challenges with inflation

Toronto – April 26, 2022 – According to the latest data from Kevin Grier Marketing Analysis and Consulting, the outlook on beef remains strong despite ongoing challenges presented by high gas prices and waning consumer confidence. Canadian production remains strong with the four-week average on slaughter at 65,856 – an increase of nearly 7,000 year-over-year. […]

Food retail members at Safeway build a better life – UFCW 832

Winnipeg – April 21, 2022 – Over 1,700 UFCW 832 members working across 18 Safeway locations in Manitoba recently ratified a new five-year collective agreement that makes them the highest-paid unionized retail workers in the province. “Our bargaining team worked hard to represent members concerns in this round of bargaining,” says UFCW 832 President Jeff […]

National Day of Mourning – April 28

 Toronto – April 20, 2022 – April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job. This year’s Day of Mouring is especially significant given the devastating toll COVID-19 continues to inflict on workers across the country.  Frontline workers are still disproportionately affected by the pandemic, with countless falling […]

Apply now for Equity Grant Program – May 1 deadline

Toronto – April 18, 2022 – Time is running out to apply for the UFCW Canada Equity Grant Program, which awards $1,000 to initiatives that support newcomers, advance human rights, or promote community action. Applicants are encouraged to supply a fun and creative 250-word description, or a short video, explaining what they will do and […]

Food processing members at Covered Bridge Potato Chips achieve new contract – UFCW 1288P

Waterville, N.B. – April 14, 2022 – UFCW 1288P members at Covered Bridge Potato Chips have achieved a new collective agreement at New Brunswick’s famous potato chip processor, tourist destination, and producer of other fine snack products, including flavoured popcorns and chickpea chips. The new collective agreement includes wage increases in each year of the […]

UFCW Canada launches Disability Justice Priorities Survey

Toronto – April 13, 2022 – UFCW Canada recently launched its Disability Justice Priorities Survey in an ongoing effort to create accessible and barrier-free workplaces for members who may be experiencing disability. The survey is meant to inform UFCW Canada’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and to set priorities by better understanding members' experiences with […]

Politics Blog: One-step certification the right direction for B.C. workers

Ottawa – April 8, 2022 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became even more apparent that workers needed a voice in their workplace. The coronavirus has further revealed the extent of the gaps in workplace protections for workers, especially for the most vulnerable and lowest-paid. Many employers showed disregard for their workers' health and safety, […]

Distillery members at Alberta Distillers Ltd. ratify new contract – UFCW 401

Calgary – April 7, 2022 – UFCW 401 members at Alberta Distillers Ltd. proved their resolve by securing major improvements in a newly ratified contract, after rejecting previous offers from the company. “We would like to recognize the hard work of negotiating committee members who showed strength and solidarity throughout this process,” says UFCW 401 […]

2022 Progress Summit builds momentum towards a just transition

Ottawa – April 5, 2022 – The Broadbent Institute annual meeting of labour and social justice allies, academics, and progressives from across Canada and around the world returned to an in-person format with the 2022 Progress Summit, held in the nation's capital from March 30 to April 1. Over the course of three days, participants […]

Advocacy continues to make a difference in the lives of Uber drivers

Toronto – April 4, 2022 – When Uber driver Dee Verma got deactivated from her means of making a living, she felt alone, afraid, and uncertain about the future. That is until she met with UFCW Canada representatives at an Uber Greenlight Hub, where the union heard her case and acted as a support to […]

Food retail members at Metro Ontario achieve major gains – UFCW 175 & 633

Mississauga, Ont. – March 31, 2022 – Close to 8,000 UFCW 175 & 633 members working at Metro Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement that provides wage gains, new job positions, improved benefits, and more. After twenty days of negotiations, the Metro bargaining committee unanimously recommended the four-year settlement to the membership, as significant […]

Politics Blog: NDP-Liberal deal shows how minority governments are supposed to work

Ottawa – March 30, 2022 – Canadian politics, much like the politics of our southern neighbours, has come to resemble a hyper-partisan martial arts cage match, rather than an honest attempt to improve the lives of Canadians. Name-calling and unsubstantiated conspiracies have become the norm, instead of respectful debate and a genuine exchange of ideas. […]

Refugee Rights Day – April 4

Each year in Canada, Refugee Rights Day is commemorated on April 4. The day is a moment to celebrate the advances that have been made in the protection of refugee rights in Canada, most notably as a result of the Singh Decision in 1985. It is also an opportunity for us to strengthen our advocacy […]

UFCW launches Mental Health Today webinar series for Spring 2022

Toronto – March 25, 2022 – With the spring season upon us, UFCW Canada is launching an exciting new webinar series aimed at helping UFCW members maintain and improve their mental health in Year Three of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join UFCW Canada this April and May for the Mental Health Today webinar series, where we […]

UFCW Canada representation gets Uber driver reactivated

Laval, Que. – March 24, 2022 – When Uber driver Gabriele lost access to his Uber app, he was overwhelmed with stressful thoughts, like how was he going to pay his bills, earn a living, and provide for himself when he was locked out of his primary source of income? “I felt impatient and insecure […]

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

A 2021 Statistics Canada analysis found that while police reported crimes across the country were on a decline after five years of increases, in 2020, hate crimes increased by 37 percent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many ways this year’s date of observance will be marked, however, reflecting on the history […]

BDM Scholarship recipient grateful for support that will help her help others

Abbotsford, B.C. – March 14, 2022 – The latest recipient of the BDM Scholarship award goes to UFCW 247 member Trinity Nacario, who has her sights set on a future helping others as a physiotherapist. “I greatly appreciate the contribution of the BDM Scholarship award towards my studies, and I intend to utilize this opportunity […]

Retail workers at PetSmart join the union – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – March 3, 2022 – Workers at PetSmart in downtown Toronto are the newest members to join UFCW 1006A after a successful organizing campaign to address dignity and respect on the job. “Retail workers across the country are demanding better working conditions and voting union yes,” says UFCW 1006A President Wayne Hanley. “Our local […]

International Women’s Day 2022

Toronto – March 2, 2022 – International Women's Day (IWD) is a time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls everywhere. A time to recognize the women who inspire, and a time to renew discussions about the importance of gender equality in Canada and around the world. The day […]

Anti-racism bargaining guide now available

Toronto – February 28, 2022 –  A 2021 national survey led by York University’s Institute for Social Research reported that 96 percent of Black Canadians believe racism is a problem in the workplace. Today, we are proud to release the UFCW Canada Anti-Racism Collective Bargaining Guide to supportunion negotiators and activists in implementing collective bargaining language […]

Petroleum workers at Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. join the union – UFCW 175 & 633

Richmond Hill, Ont. – February 24, 2022 – Workers at Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. are the newest members to join UFCW 175 & 633 after a successful certification from the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which regulates federal industries such as oil and gas. “These workers wanted to have a voice in deciding their working-conditions,” says UFCW 175 […]

Industry Snapshot: Price advantage gives chicken market competitive edge

Toronto – February 23, 2022 – According to the latest report from Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting Inc., chicken is poised to outcompete beef and pork products as the market benefits from lower prices and increased demand. Prices for wing cuts are forecasted to go down 5 percent, with demand staying strong over the […]

Apply now for the 2022 UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship

Washington, D.C. – February 17, 2022 – The UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship application process is now open to eligible applicants across North America. For over 60 years, the UFCW International Union has awarded union scholarships to recognize UFCW members and their dependents in both Canada and the United States. As part of the union scholarship program, the UFCW […]

Politics Blog: Cons and convoys

Ottawa – February 14, 2022 – As the anti-vaccine convoy rolled into Ottawa, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was released by Canadian Unity, one of the lead groups organizing the convoy, demanding the removal of the prime minister from office. But the only political leader to lose his job was former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole. […]

UFCW members help make the Super Bowl happen

Toronto – February 11, 2022 – Did you know that the leather for every NFL football, including the ones that will be used in this Sunday’s Super Bowl, is crafted in Chicago by UFCW members working at the Horween Leather Company? The Horween workers, who are proud members of UFCW Local 1546, have been making […]

Food processing members at ADM secure new contract – UFCW 401

Calgary – February 7, 2022 – UFCW 401 members at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company recently secured a new contract increases wages by 10% over four-years, in addition to shift-premiums and an increased contribution to the local’s training and education fund. “This was a very difficult round of contract negotiations with the employer and their reluctance in changing […]

Food processing workers at Dare Foods join the union – UFCW 175 & 633

Cambridge, Ont. – February 3, 2022 – Workers at Dare Foods are the newest members to join UFCW 175 & 633 after concluding a successful organizing campaign that will see approximately 170 staff at the Cambridge, Ontario confectionary facility join the union. “We applaud these members for making the choice to become part of our […]

UFCW Canada honours Black History Month

Every February, we honour Black History Month by reflecting on the past and present contributions and challenges faced by Black people in Canada. Amidst a landscape of resistance and resilience, Black leaders throughout history have paved the way for the many societal gains we enjoy today. The month arose out of the work of scholar […]

Urgent Appeal: Release jailed union leaders in Cambodia

Toronto – January 25, 2022 – UFCW Canada is in solidarity with striking union members of the Labor Rights Supported Union of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld (LRSU) in partnership with the International Union of Food and Allied Workers (IUF). Eight union leaders were jailed for protesting management’s actions which resulted in the forced redundancy of […]

Meat processing members at Olymel increase wages, shift premiums in new contract – UFCW 1991-P

Yamachiche, Que. – January 17, 2022 – UFCW 1991-P members at Olymel Yamachiche pork processing facility recently ratified a new collective agreement that provides substantial wage increases for new hires, in addition to increasing shift premiums. “Congratulations to the bargaining committee for their excellent work negotiating this new contract,” says UFCW 1991-P President Mario Maisonneuve. […]

Politics Blog: Health care profiteers using pandemic to push for privatization

Ottawa – January 14, 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many holes in our public health care system, and there are many on the political right who see it as an opportunity to privatize health care. Canada’s public health care system has suffered for many years from a lack proper funding, insufficient worker recruitment […]

This is Our Shot to be #TogetherAgain

Toronto – January 5, 2022 – As the country faces another wave of pandemic restrictions to blunt the growing threat of COVID-19 variants, it is important for Canadians to get booster shots of approved vaccines to ease pressure on local health systems. As part of the Faster Together coalition of civil society organizations, UFCW Canada […]

By the Numbers: Corporate CEO compensation 191 times the average worker

Toronto – January 4, 2022 – According to a study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) compensation for Canadian CEOs is at its second-highest level in history, with the top 100 executives out-earning the average worker before lunchtime on the first official working day of the year. Indeed, the report shows that 100 […]

UFCW Canada members have shown courage, resolve in face of unrelenting pandemic

Toronto – December 22, 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate our lives in 2021, but instead of complaining about a virus that seemingly refuses to go away, UFCW members rolled up their sleeves and showed courage and resolve on the front lines of Canada’s most important industries. From coast to coast, UFCW Canada […]

Drivers at National Diabetes Trust join the union – UFCW 175 & 633

Hamilton, Ont. – December 20, 2021 – UFCW 175 & 633 recently welcomed drivers from the National Diabetes Trust, concluding their month-long campaign with a successful certification vote. “These members have been through a lot during these difficult times and deserve the opportunity to make workplace improvements through collective bargaining,” says UFCW 175 President Shawn […]

UFCW Canada Equity Grant Recipient Spotlight: Bridging the Generational Gap

Toronto – December 16, 2021 – This year’s recipient of the UFCW Canada Equity Grant has been awarded to UFCW 175 & 633 union member dependent Janet Tang and will go toward supporting the work of Bridging the Generational Gap (BTGG). “With the generous support of UFCW Canada, what started as just an idea is […]

International Migrants Day

The United Nations (UN) proclaimed December 18 as International Migrants Day to recognize the contributions of migrants around the world and to acknowledge everything migrant workers do to help the economies of their host communities. The UN theme for 2021 is Harnessing the Potential of Human Mobility. This has never been closer to the truth […]

LLSC designates December 13 as UFCW Canada Day!

Toronto – December 13, 2021 – Today has been designated UFCW Canada Day by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) in recognition of the valuable contributions made by UFCW Canada members to help find a cure to blood cancers. “Your generous support has helped to fuel what once seemed impossible – research that […]

UFCW Canada commends federal government for releasing residential school files

Ottawa – December 9, 2021 – UFCW Canada and Indigenous Sub-committee members are commending the announcement made this week that the federal government will be turning over thousands of residential school files to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) based in Winnipeg. The decision comes after months of advocacy by UFCW Canada Indigenous […]

Human Rights Day

On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Declaration stipulates universal values and international standards of human rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being. This annual date of observance commemorates the day the Declaration was adopted and is an opportunity to emphasize […]

2021 BDM Scholarship winners announced!

Toronto – December 2, 2021 – UFCW Canada is proud to announce the winners of this year’s BDM Scholarship Program. Every year, UFCW Canada offers 18 BDM Scholarships valued at $1,000 each to members and their dependents to help cover the costs of post-secondary education. Allocated by region across Canada, this renowned union scholarship is […]

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Toronto – December 1, 2021 – Each year on December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we mourn the loss and honour the memory of the 14 women students at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, who in 1989 were viciously murdered by a lone gunman simply because they were women. The […]

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, commemorated by the United Nations (UN) since 1992. On this day we affirm our commitment to continue fighting for disability inclusion at work and in society at large. This year’s theme is leadership and participation of persons with disabilities towards an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable […]

Beverage members at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling build a better life – UFCW 1288P

Edmundston, Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, and Bathurst, N.B. – November 25, 2021 – Dozens of UFCW Local 1288P members working at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling locations across New Brunswick have ratified a new six-year union contract that provides wage gains, improved benefits and vacation scheduling, and more. Highlights of the new collective agreement at Coca-Cola Canada […]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Toronto – November 22, 2021 – The United Nations (UN) recognizes November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. To mark the occasion, UFCW Canada is participating in the Wear Purple Day to demonstrate our commitment to ending gender-based violence. The day also marks the official launch of the UN-inspired 16 […]

Hospitality workers at Steamworks Baths join the union – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – November 18, 2021 – Hospitality workers at Steamworks Baths are the latest to join UFCW 1006A after a successful conclusion of their organizing campaign, which saw a majority of the 23-worker bargaining unit vote yes. “We are pleased to welcome the newest members from Steamworks Baths to our union family,” says UFCW 1006A […]

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Since 1999, the Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20, following the murder of Rita Hester. Rita Hester was a Black transgender woman from Massachusetts who was killed in 1998 in her own apartment. Her case remains unsolved. The lack of media attention over her murder highlighted the disproportionate ways in […]

UFCW Canada 2021 Equity Grant winners announced!

Toronto – November 15, 2021 – UFCW Canada is proud to announce that three outstanding individuals – Janet Tang, Robert Jessup, and Adam Yahav – have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the UFCW Canada Equity Grant Program. UFCW Canada launched the exciting Equity Grant Program on December 10, 2020, to coincide with Human […]

UFCW Women’s Network 14th Biennial Convention

Toronto – October 28, 2021 – Over 300 members from across Canada and the U.S. recently participated in UFCW Women’s Network 14th Biennial Convention held virtually.  The biennial convention’s theme entitled, “Resilience Through Leadership” was aptly named as women continue to navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic. Participants heard from UFCW International President Marc […]

By the Numbers: Gig work in Canada

Toronto – October 25, 2021 – The gig-economy is on a steady increase in Canada and according to a study released by the Future Skills Centre there are three key takeaways when understanding the trend. Firstly, with earnings averaging just $10,000 a year the data suggests many gig workers are turning to gig work to […]

BDM Scholarship empowers member to excel in studies – UFCW 1006A

London, Ont. – October 18, 2021 – UFCW 1006A member and Western University student Callan Klooster is the latest recipient of the BDM Scholarship award, valued at $1,000. “As a full-time student and part-time worker, this scholarship goes a long way to empower my ability to learn,” says the third-year King’s Scholar. “It not only […]

Food processing workers at Maple Leaf Foods join the union – UFCW 832

Winnipeg – October 15, 2021 – UFCW 832 recently welcomed workers at Maple Leaf Foods Paquin Road after successfully ratifying their first collective agreement at the company’s newest facility, which is set to open in November. “Our union’s longstanding history of bargaining with Maple Leaf Foods means these workers are starting with a sophisticated contract […]

webCampus adds new courses to Fall catalogue – Register Now

Toronto – October 14, 2021 – UFCW Canada’s premier training and skills development online learning platform webCampus has added a host of new courses to its On-the-Go catalogue among other fall offerings. With COVID-19 disrupting the traditional jobs market adding to an already rapidly changing digital and automated skills environment, webCampus wants to help you […]

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly adopted October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Despite the continued growth in global economic development, millions of people around the world continue to live in extreme poverty. Today, there are 1.3 billion people living in persistent poverty and the COVID-19 pandemic has only […]

Food processing members at Donald’s Fine Foods increase wages, shift premiums – UFCW 1518

Richmond, B.C. – October 12, 2021 – Members at Donald’s Fine Foods in Richmond, British Columbia ratified a new collective agreement that increases wages, shift premiums, benefits and pension contributions. The new five-year contract comes with annual wage increases totaling 15% in the life of the collective agreement, in addition to a new night shift […]

Meat processing workers at TruHarvest join the union – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – October 8, 2021 – Meat processing workers at TruHarvest recently joined UFCW 1006A after voting overwhelming in favour of union representation in a vote held by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB). “Many of our members at TruHarvest already know the strength and protection that union representation provides,” said UFCW 1006A President Wayne Hanley. […]

World Mental Health Day

Every October 10, people around the world observe World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of the stigmas surrounding mental illness and the importance of promoting mental health. With new challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and an increased need for mental health services as people grapple with the coronavirus crisis, this year’s World Mental Health Day […]

By the Numbers: Accommodation and food services lead Canadian GDP comeback

Toronto – October 4, 2021 – Statistics Canada released its GDP report by industry for the month of July and all signs point to a resurgence of accommodation and food services across the country. The industry is finally beginning to recover some of its historic losses in 2020 as public health restrictions ease in the […]

Women’s History Month – October 2021

Toronto – October 1, 2021 – Over the last 150 years, women in Canada have made notable strides towards gender equality in our workplaces and communities, and each year activists across the country honour Women’s History Month to celebrate those gains. Held every October, Women’s History Month includes the International Day of the Girl (October […]

Desjardins adds National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to its statutory holidays

Montreal – September 28, 2021 – Last June, the Canadian Parliament passed legislation to create a statutory holiday for federal government employees and federally regulated workplaces to commemorate the tragic fate of residential school victims. Thus, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has been declared for September 30 of each year. Although Desjardins is […]

UFCW Canada commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Ottawa – September 24, 2021 – In June of this year, the federal government proclaimed September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day calls for recognition and reflection of the ongoing legacy of Canada’s residential school system. As a paid statutory holiday, it covers all federally regulated employees working in the […]

Industry Snapshot: Canada’s tomato industry nears $1 billion in value

Toronto – September 21, 2021 – Statistics Canada released its latest infographics on trends in the Canadian tomato sector revealing an industry producing nearly $1 billion in value and exporting over 172 million kilograms (kg) of product in 2020. Greenhouse production stood at 256.4 million kg and edging out field production value by more than […]

webCampus continues to expand pre-apprenticeship training with horticulturalist course – Register Now

Toronto – September 20, 2021 – According to Statistics Canada, the Canadian horticultural industry is valued at $7.4 billion and employs nearly 270,000 workers. To prepare UFCW Canada members with the skills and knowledge to excel in this profitable and growing industry, webCampus has launched the Horticulturalist Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The program has been designed specifically […]

UFCW Canada supports International Equal Pay Day – September 18

Toronto – September 14, 2021 – International Equal Pay Day, annually commemorated on September 18, was established in 2019 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in response to painfully slow progress on women’s economic empowerment, the undervaluing of work traditionally held by women, and the difficulties in tackling pay inequality around the world. In […]

First-ever virtual YIP series inspires new generation of UFCW activists

Toronto – September 10, 2021 – UFCW Canada recently concluded another successful season of the country’s leading labour training program for young activists – the UFCW Canada Young-Workers Internship Program (YIP). Pivoting from the tried and true in-person model, which was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UFCW YIP made a triumphant return […]

More retail workers at Indigo Chapters join the union – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – September 8, 2021 – Retail workers at Chapters Scarborough have voted to join UFCW Local 1006A, becoming the most recent group of Indigo Chapters workers to achieve unionization in Canada. UFCW 1006A also represents workers at Indigo Yorkdale Mall, Chapters Woodbridge, and Indigo Square One. "Our unionization is nothing if not an expression of the deep love we […]

Retirement home members at Revera Meadowlands build a better life – UFCW 401

Medicine Hat, Alta. – September 7, 2021 – UFCW Local 401 members working at Revera Meadowlands Retirement Residence in Medicine Hat, Alberta have achieved a new union contract that provides wage increases, improved benefits, and more. Bargaining with Revera Meadowlands Retirement Residence was short and sweet, involving just over four days of negotiations. “All of these employees […]

Politics Blog: We need to vote for a government that represents working people

Ottawa – September 3, 2021 – With the snap federal election now upon us, and Election Day less than a month away, many of us are considering voting tactically or engaging in “strategic voting.” There is often disagreement about whether strategic voting influences the outcome of an election. Still, it is a question many of […]

Only weeks left to win two iPads and $18K in scholarships

Toronto – September 2, 2021 – With less than four weeks left to apply for the 2021 UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship program, time is running out for your chance to win one of 18 scholarships worth $1,000 each, or one of two Apple iPads. Each year, UFCW Canada offers 18 UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarships to […]

Labour Day and the march toward a just pandemic recovery

Toronto – September 1, 2021 – Every year on Labour Day, Canada’s unions and members celebrate the contributions of workers across the country. Last year, COVID-19 meant there were no gatherings, but this year may be different depending on where you live. Some people will be able to gather in person, others will celebrate virtually […]

UFCW Canada recognized as Thanks a Million recipient by United Way Centraide Canada

Toronto – August 27, 2021 – UFCW Canada members have earned special recognition as a 2020 Thanks a Million recipient for their tireless efforts to help those in need by raising over $1 million to support the United Way’s work in local communities across the country. “In these unprecedented times, the support of UFCW Canada […]

Industry Snapshot: Canada’s beef supply chain maintains a solid decade of growth

Toronto – August 17, 2021 – According to the latest report from Statistics Canada, the nation’s beef supply chain continues to be a major source of the country’s economic growth going on a decade. The country exported 308 million kilograms of fresh and chilled beef products valued at $2.3 billion in 2019 alone while only […]

Manufacturing workers at Groupe Lacasse join the union – UFCW 1991P

Montreal – August 16, 2021 – Manufacturing workers at Groupe Lacasse Inc. are the newest members to join UFCW 1991P after receiving certification from the Administrative Labour Tribunal (TAT). “I would like to give a warm welcome to the workers of Groupe Lacasse after choosing to join our local union,” says UFCW 1991P President Mario […]

Ontario court moves workers’ class-action lawsuit against Uber to the next stage

Toronto – August 13, 2021 – In the next step towards full recognition of employment rights, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified Uber drivers' class-action lawsuit against their app-based employer. “This is the correct decision of the court and as the union for Uber drivers we are paying close attention to the outcome […]

Food retail members at Central Alberta Co-op ratify new contract – UFCW 401

Red Deer, Alta. – August 12, 2021 – UFCW 401 members at the Central Alberta Co-op voted 90% in favour of ratifying a new five-year collective agreement with major gains. The new contract at Central Alberta Co-op comes with singing bonuses of $1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time and $200 for casual employees in addition […]

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