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September 22, 2023
UFCW Canada is United Against Hate
September 1, 2023
UFCW Women ‘Rise Together’ at UNI Global Union World Women’s Conference
August 30, 2023
Labour Day 2023: United, We Face the Future Together
August 23, 2023
Workers Stand Together at Meat-Packing and Food Processing Chain Meeting
August 15, 2023
Ontario looking to regulate workplace heat stress and outdoor air quality
August 9, 2023
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
August 8, 2023
Applications for 2023 Equity Grants closing soon
August 2, 2023
This summer, sign your family up for webCampus
August 1, 2023
BDM Scholarship Recipient Plans for Future in Dentistry
July 28, 2023
Stability and solidarity at the 2023 NDF Convention
July 21, 2023
Western YIP forges strength and unity among young members
July 19, 2023
Stability and solidarity at the 2023 NDF Convention
July 16, 2023
UFCW Statement on the Brady Landfill Blockade
July 14, 2023
Improve your skills this summer with webCampus
July 11, 2023
School Bus Drivers Join Union – UFCW 832
July 7, 2023
Prairies Regional YIP inspires a new generation of union activists
July 4, 2023
UFCW Canada’s lifetime fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada tops $50 million milestone
June 30, 2023
Canada’s best program for young workers returns as YIP 2023 kicks-off
June 29, 2023
UFCW Canada welcomes ruling in human trafficking trial and calls for end of labour trafficking
June 28, 2023
Kick off summer BBQs with union-made products
June 21, 2023
National Indigenous Peoples Day — June 21
June 20, 2023
#IUFCongress2023 closes with commitments to climate justice, sustainable agri-food policy and the right to unionize
June 19, 2023
Aspiring educator latest recipient of the BDM scholarship award
June 16, 2023
Cannabis members at The Joint celebrate first contract victory – UFCW 832
June 14, 2023
IUF advances UN’s Decent Work Agenda in agri-food sector
June 13, 2023
UFCW activists rally in support of the Canada Disability Benefit
June 9, 2023
UFCW Canada raises more than $1 million in 2022 for United Way Centraide
June 7, 2023
Local unions, national collaboration turns hardship into dream opportunity for migrant group
June 6, 2023
Start off Summer with new webCampus Courses
June 5, 2023
UFCW Canada activists join thousands of Ontarians in sending a message to Premier Ford that ‘Enough is Enough’
May 31, 2023
June is Indigenous History Month
May 30, 2023
Don’t Let Them Unravel our Pride and #Act4QueerSafety to Tackle Rising Hate
May 29, 2023
UFCW Canada stands with international allies in condemning the criminalizing of trade-union activists in Cambodia
May 25, 2023
National AccessAbility Week, May 28 to June 3
May 23, 2023
By The Numbers: Disability and the Workplace
May 19, 2023
Agri-Food Pilot Program Expanded
May 17, 2023
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia 2023
May 15, 2023
Bea Bruske, Team Unite re-elected as 30th CLC Convention concludes
May 10, 2023
Strength and solidarity on display at CLC 30th Constitutional Convention
May 9, 2023
New webCampus Micro-credentials for May
May 8, 2023
BDM scholarship recipient looks to a future in law
May 2, 2023
UFCW family looks toward a Better Future as 9th Convention concludes
May 1, 2023
May is Asian Heritage Month
April 28, 2023
National Day of Mourning
April 24, 2023
Over 2,000 delegates in attendance as UFCW 9th Convention kicks-off
April 21, 2023
Urge the Canadian government to legislate Anti-Scab Laws now!
April 19, 2023
International Mother Earth Day 2023
April 18, 2023
Explore new opportunities with micro-credentials on webCampus
April 12, 2023
International Day of Pink
April 11, 2023
Identity theft victim reactivated on Uber platform thanks to UFCW
April 6, 2023
Solidarity with Honduran farmworkers fighting for union recognition at Fyffes
April 5, 2023
Fill your baskets with union-made chocolate
April 4, 2023
Equal Pay Day 2023
April 3, 2023
UBC Doctor of Pharmacy student latest recipient of the BDM scholarship award
March 29, 2023
International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 27, 2023
UFCW Canada takes part in the United Nations CSW67 with a bold call to action
March 23, 2023
UFCW Canada EPC stands in solidarity with striking UPEI faculty
March 22, 2023
Industry Snapshot: Canadian lamb sector punches above its weight
March 21, 2023
Start your Spring with WebCampus
March 17, 2023
Next Group of Migrant Agricultural Workers Enters Pilot Project
March 14, 2023
BDM scholarship recipient perseveres through challenges and continues to achieve
March 10, 2023
Forging Unity at Broadbent Institute Progress Summit 2023
March 8, 2023
International Women's Day 2023
March 7, 2023
By the Numbers – Gender Pay Gap
March 1, 2023
Equity Grant Recipient: Rivercity Neurocast
February 27, 2023
UFCW Canada Stands in Solidarity with Ontario Nurses
February 14, 2023
BDM scholarship award helps member pursue a career in healthcare
February 10, 2023
UFCW members honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
February 8, 2023
Have a Heart Day – Help End Discrimination Against Indigenous Children
February 6, 2023
Reactivated and ready to go, Uber driver back on the road with UFCW Canada help
February 1, 2023
Black History Month
January 29, 2023
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
January 24, 2023
Disability Justice Priorities 2023
January 20, 2023
Equity Grant Recipient: McMaster Hope
January 18, 2023
Industry Snapshot: Grocery Prices increased almost 10 percent in 2022
January 16, 2023
Upgrade your skills this winter with WebCampus
January 9, 2023
By the Numbers: CEO pay hits all-time high
January 5, 2023
Equity Grant Winners Announced and Applications Open
December 21, 2022
NDP staff secure mid-contract victory – UFCW 232
December 20, 2022
Standing together for fairness in 2023
December 19, 2022
UFCW Canada participates in National Farmers Union (NFU) 2022 Convention
December 16, 2022
HRED committees convene virtually to plan initiatives in the year to come
December 14, 2022
International Migrants Day
December 13, 2022
UFCW Canada communicators working group convene in Toronto
December 10, 2022
UFCW Canada Rallies in Support of Injured Workers
December 7, 2022
Human Rights Day 2022
December 5, 2022
2022 BDM Scholarship winners announced!
December 2, 2022
UFCW Canada releases results of National Membership Questionnaire on Disability Justice Priorities
November 30, 2022
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
November 29, 2022
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
November 22, 2022
End Gender-Based Violence – 16 Days of Activism
November 16, 2022
UFCW Canada Honours Transgender Awareness Week & Day of Remembrance
November 15, 2022
Explore new courses this month with webCampus
November 9, 2022
Gold-rated Uber Black driver reactivated after being successfully represented by UFCW Canada
November 7, 2022
UFCW stands shoulder to shoulder with Ontario’s labour movement in fight against Bill 28
November 1, 2022
The Adonis Group warned for anti-union practices
October 27, 2022
#ShowWeCare on the Global Day of Action for Care
October 26, 2022
This Hallowe’en, stock your treat bags with UFCW-made candy
October 25, 2022
UFCW activists Light the Night for the life changing work of the LLSC
October 20, 2022
Food workers build international solidarity at IUF global meat conference in Calgary
October 19, 2022
Migrant Workers Representation Pilot Begins in Toluca, Mexico
October 19, 2022
Week Without Violence - October 17
October 6, 2022
By the Numbers: Canadian Turkey Consumption
October 4, 2022
Make Mental Health and Well-Being for all a Global Priority
October 3, 2022
UFCW Commemorates the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month
September 30, 2022
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
September 27, 2022
Last chance to win $18,000 in scholarships and referral prizes
September 21, 2022
UFCW Canada celebrates National Food Service Workers Day – September 25
September 19, 2022
UFCW Canada joins hundreds of activists and allies calling for Regularization Now
September 15, 2022
Industry Snapshot: Canadian pork sector struggling with labour shortages
September 12, 2022
UFCW Canada partners with governments in Mexico to launch pilot project in support of migrant farm workers
August 31, 2022
Labour Day 2022: Renewed Purpose, Shared Responsibility
August 30, 2022
UFCW Canada celebrates Moncton Pride 2022
August 23, 2022
UFCW Canada 13th National Council Convention kicks off in Toronto
August 15, 2022
webCampus offers Exploring Digital Skills for tech-specific learning
August 12, 2022
Long-Term Care workers at Résidence Le Grand Manoir join the union – UFCW 1991-P
August 10, 2022
By The Numbers: Impacts of Rising Prices on Canadians
August 9, 2022
UFCW Canada observes International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9
July 29, 2022
UFCW Canada and Uber hold second quarterly meeting to mark six-month anniversary of historic agreement
July 26, 2022
More workers at Darling International join the union
July 25, 2022
UFCW representation gains results for Uber Eats courier
July 22, 2022
Savour these UFCW-made chicken wings on National Chicken Wing Day – July 29
July 20, 2022
UFCW EPC activists loud and proud at Halifax Pride Parade
July 15, 2022
Growth and strength key themes of 2022 NDF Convention
July 13, 2022
Apply now for BDM Scholarship awards and referral prizes – September 30 deadline
July 11, 2022
webCampus offers career focused skills you can learn in weeks not years
June 30, 2022
Budtenders at The Joint Cannabis Shop join the union – UFCW 832
June 28, 2022
Food workers’ union calls for urgent reforms to TFWP as part of 2022 Migrant Agricultural Workers Report
June 17, 2022
UFCW Canada lifetime fundraising for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada tops $49 million thanks to $1.86 million campaign in 2021-2022
June 14, 2022
Tree planting ceremony convened at National Office ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 10, 2022
UFCW Canada recognized as 2021 Thanks a Million recipient by United Way Centraide
June 7, 2022
UFCW Canada advocacy continues to get results for Uber drivers
June 1, 2022
National Indigenous History Month
May 27, 2022
Industry Snapshot: Canadian food industry grappling with high prices, low returns
May 26, 2022
Retail members at Indigo secure first contract – UFCW 1006A
May 25, 2022
National Council reviews political action work, support for members
May 20, 2022
Enjoy UFCW-made barbecue products this grilling season
May 18, 2022
UFCW Canada mourns the senseless killing of ten innocent Black people in Upstate New York
May 11, 2022
UFCW Canada commemorates International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia – May 17
May 9, 2022
Latest report highlights how lack of union representation contributes to migrant worker vulnerability
April 29, 2022
Spring into new courses this May with webCampus
April 27, 2022
Asian Heritage Month
April 26, 2022
Industry Snapshot: Beef demand remains steady despite challenges with inflation
April 21, 2022
Food retail members at Safeway build a better life – UFCW 832
April 20, 2022
National Day of Mourning – April 28
April 18, 2022
Apply now for Equity Grant Program – May 1 deadline
April 14, 2022
Food processing members at Covered Bridge Potato Chips achieve new contract – UFCW 1288P
April 13, 2022
UFCW Canada launches Disability Justice Priorities Survey
April 8, 2022
Politics Blog: One-step certification the right direction for B.C. workers
April 7, 2022
Distillery members at Alberta Distillers Ltd. ratify new contract – UFCW 401
April 5, 2022
2022 Progress Summit builds momentum towards a just transition
April 4, 2022
Advocacy continues to make a difference in the lives of Uber drivers
March 31, 2022
Food retail members at Metro Ontario achieve major gains – UFCW 175 & 633
March 30, 2022
Politics Blog: NDP-Liberal deal shows how minority governments are supposed to work
March 29, 2022
Refugee Rights Day – April 4
March 25, 2022
UFCW launches Mental Health Today webinar series for Spring 2022
March 24, 2022
UFCW Canada representation gets Uber driver reactivated
March 21, 2022
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 14, 2022
BDM Scholarship recipient grateful for support that will help her help others
March 3, 2022
Retail workers at PetSmart join the union – UFCW 1006A
March 2, 2022
International Women’s Day 2022
February 28, 2022
Anti-racism bargaining guide now available
February 24, 2022
Petroleum workers at Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. join the union – UFCW 175 & 633
February 23, 2022
Industry Snapshot: Price advantage gives chicken market competitive edge
February 17, 2022
Apply now for the 2022 UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship
February 14, 2022
Politics Blog: Cons and convoys
February 11, 2022
UFCW members help make the Super Bowl happen
February 7, 2022
Food processing members at ADM secure new contract – UFCW 401
February 3, 2022
Food processing workers at Dare Foods join the union - UFCW 175 & 633
January 27, 2022
UFCW Canada and Uber Canada reach historic national agreement to benefit drivers and delivery people
January 26, 2022
UFCW Canada honours Black History Month
January 25, 2022
Urgent Appeal: Release jailed union leaders in Cambodia
January 17, 2022
Meat processing members at Olymel increase wages, shift premiums in new contract – UFCW 1991-P
January 14, 2022
Politics Blog: Health care profiteers using pandemic to push for privatization
January 5, 2022
This is Our Shot to be #TogetherAgain
January 4, 2022
By the Numbers: Corporate CEO compensation 191 times the average worker
December 22, 2021
UFCW Canada members have shown courage, resolve in face of unrelenting pandemic
December 20, 2021
Drivers at National Diabetes Trust join the union – UFCW 175 & 633
December 16, 2021
UFCW Canada Equity Grant Recipient Spotlight: Bridging the Generational Gap
December 15, 2021
International Migrants Day
December 13, 2021
LLSC designates December 13 as UFCW Canada Day!
December 10, 2021
UFCW Canada commends federal government for releasing residential school files
December 8, 2021
Human Rights Day
December 7, 2021
Food processing members at Cargill avoid strike and secure gains with new contract – UFCW 401
December 2, 2021
2021 BDM Scholarship winners announced!
December 1, 2021
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
November 30, 2021
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
November 25, 2021
Beverage members at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling build a better life – UFCW 1288P
November 22, 2021
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 18, 2021
Hospitality workers at Steamworks Baths join the union – UFCW 1006A
November 17, 2021
Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 15, 2021
UFCW Canada 2021 Equity Grant winners announced!
November 9, 2021
UFCW Local Unions in Ontario win arbitration in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 28, 2021
UFCW Women’s Network 14th Biennial Convention
October 25, 2021
By the Numbers: Gig work in Canada
October 22, 2021
Beverage members at Heaven Hill Distillery secure scheduling, add stat day with new contract – UFCW 401
October 18, 2021
BDM Scholarship empowers member to excel in studies – UFCW 1006A
October 15, 2021
Food processing workers at Maple Leaf Foods join the union – UFCW 832
October 14, 2021
webCampus adds new courses to Fall catalogue – Register Now
October 13, 2021
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 12, 2021
Food processing members at Donald’s Fine Foods increase wages, shift premiums – UFCW 1518
October 10, 2021
Meat processing workers at TruHarvest join the union – UFCW 1006A
October 6, 2021
World Mental Health Day
October 4, 2021
By the Numbers: Accommodation and food services lead Canadian GDP comeback
October 1, 2021
Women's History Month - October 2021
September 28, 2021
Desjardins adds National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to its statutory holidays
September 24, 2021
UFCW Canada commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 21, 2021
Industry Snapshot: Canada’s tomato industry nears $1 billion in value
September 20, 2021
webCampus continues to expand pre-apprenticeship training with horticulturalist course – Register Now
September 14, 2021
UFCW Canada supports International Equal Pay Day – September 18
September 10, 2021
First-ever virtual YIP series inspires new generation of UFCW activists
September 9, 2021
UFCW Canada and allies welcome Metro’s commitment to phase out toxic BPA and BPS receipts
September 8, 2021
More retail workers at Indigo Chapters join the union – UFCW 1006A
September 7, 2021
Retirement home members at Revera Meadowlands build a better life – UFCW 401
September 3, 2021
Politics Blog: We need to vote for a government that represents working people
September 2, 2021
Only weeks left to win two iPads and $18K in scholarships
September 1, 2021
Labour Day and the march toward a just pandemic recovery
August 27, 2021
UFCW Canada recognized as Thanks a Million recipient by United Way Centraide Canada
August 19, 2021
Jagmeet Singh and the NDP release election platform focused on helping those most in need
August 17, 2021
Industry Snapshot: Canada’s beef supply chain maintains a solid decade of growth
August 16, 2021
Manufacturing workers at Groupe Lacasse join the union – UFCW 1991P
August 13, 2021
Ontario court moves workers' class-action lawsuit against Uber to the next stage
August 10, 2021
Food retail members at Central Alberta Co-op ratify new contract – UFCW 401
August 9, 2021
Politics Blog: Tough times for Erin O’Toole
August 6, 2021
Cannabis workers at third Tokyo Smoke location join the union – UFCW 1006A
August 4, 2021
UFCW Canada observes International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9
August 3, 2021
UFCW 1400 President Lucia Flack Figueiredo and Secretary-Treasurer Marilynne MacFarlane sworn in
July 29, 2021
By the Numbers: EI benefits pointing to long-term unemployment concerns
July 27, 2021
Apply now for BDM Scholarship awards and referral prizes – September 30 deadline
July 26, 2021
$2.1 million campaign pushes UFCW Canada lifetime fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada past $47.2 million
July 22, 2021
Hospitality workers at Ramada Plaza join the union – UFCW 501
July 19, 2021
Politics Blog: A plan to get the economy on track by assisting workers
July 16, 2021
Grocery workers at Marché Adonis join the union – UFCW 500
July 13, 2021
webCampus offers new courses for summer enrolment
July 12, 2021
BDM Scholarship winner feels honoured to be latest recipient – UFCW 12R24
July 9, 2021
Cannabis workers at Tokyo Smoke join the union – UFCW 1006A
July 8, 2021
UFCW Canada advocacy gets results for migrant workers
July 7, 2021
Education workers at New Haven Learning Centre join the union – UFCW 175 & 633
July 6, 2021
UFCW organizers share stories of triumph, inspiration at 2021 National Organizing Meeting
July 2, 2021
Municipal employees at Town of Virden secure higher wages – UFCW 832
June 30, 2021
Global unions raise awareness on regulations against workplace violence and harassment
June 29, 2021
Food retail members at Atlantic Superstore build a better life – UFCW 1288P
June 23, 2021
Retail members at Indigo Square One achieve first contract – UFCW 1006A
June 21, 2021
BDM Scholarship recipient thankful for help throughout trying pandemic – UFCW 501
June 18, 2021
CLC Convention concludes with historic election of all-women slate
June 16, 2021
UFCW Canada poised to lead at the CLC’s 29th Constitutional Convention
June 14, 2021
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21
June 11, 2021
UFCW Canada endorses Larry Rousseau for CLC Executive Vice President
June 9, 2021
UFCW Canada hosts Fifth Annual National Indigenous Rights Conference
June 4, 2021
Faster Together coalition encourages Canadians to get vaccinated as soon as they can
June 1, 2021
UFCW Canada honours National Indigenous History Month with solemn reminder of colonial past and present
May 25, 2021
UFCW Canada releases Pandemic Bargaining Guide
May 5, 2021
UFCW Canada observes Asian Heritage Month
April 9, 2021
Mental Health Matters: webCampus offers courses to help members in need
April 2, 2021
Job-Protected Leave For Workers to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
March 23, 2021
webCampus expands skilled trades programs with professional cook pre-apprenticeship – Register Now
September 21, 2020
UFCW Canada BDM Scholarship Deadline Extended to October 16
September 16, 2020
Sept. 30 deadline! 2 weeks left to win 2 iPads and $18,000 in scholarships
September 7, 2020
Labour Day 2020: Working Together, We Will Come Out of COVID Stronger
September 2, 2020
Canada's COVID-19 Recovery Must Include Women
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