UFCW OUTreach supports National Vote Rainbow Equality Campaign

Toronto – March 19, 2025 – With a federal election around the corner, UFCW Canada and UFCW OUTreach are proud to be participating in Queer Momentum’s non-partisan Vote Rainbow Equality campaign – an initiative focused on empowering Canadians to speak up for freedom, equality and human rights. The federal election is happening even as hate […]

UFCW Members Make “The Perfect Canadian Burger”

Crafting the perfect Canadian burger is about more than just throwing some meat on a bun – it’s about celebrating local flavours, supporting hardworking Canadians, and creating a meal that brings everyone together. With UFCW Canada members behind some of the finest food products, you can enjoy a delicious burger that supports local communities while […]

International Women’s Day 2025: A Call to #AccelerateAction

Toronto – March 3, 2025 – International Women’s Day (IWD) offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress made for women’s rights in Canada and around the world, while also serving as a call to accelerate action. Celebrated globally on March 8, this day honours the achievements and contributions of women across all sectors of […]

BDM Scholarship Winners Announced

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 named in honour of three past […]

Have A Heart Day – February 14

Toronto – February 12, 2025 – Have a Heart Day, celebrated annually on February 14th since 2012, is a child and youth-led event focused on reconciliation and ensuring First Nations children have the opportunities to thrive. This significant day brings together compassionate Canadians to stand up for the rights and well-being of Indigenous children, supporting […]

This Valentine’s Day, share your love for Canadian, union made goods

Toronto – February 11, 2025 – This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that truly shows you care—about your loved ones and the hardworking Canadians behind the products you enjoy. UFCW Canada represents hundreds of thousands of workers across the food retail, manufacturing, processing, and agricultural sectors, who play a key role in producing nearly every […]

UFCW Canada joins Canada-U.S. Economic Summit amid tariff anxiety

UFCW Canada National President Shawn Haggerty with Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit on February 7, 2025 Toronto – February 7, 2025 – UFCW Canada joined with key Canadian partners at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit urging for cross-country approach to the threat of U.S. tariffs. The Canada-U.S. […]

Start 2025 strong with webCampus

Toronto – February 4, 2025 – As we start a new year, it’s the perfect time to invest in yourself and your future. With UFCW Canada’s webCampus platform, free for members and their families, there are over 220 courses to choose from. Whether you want to develop new skills, dive into important social issues, or […]

Whole Food Workers defy Amazon and join union – UFCW 1776

Philadelphia, Pa – January 30, 2025 – Whole Food workers in Philadelphia made history this week by becoming the Amazon-owned chain’s first union store after voting to union UFCW 1776. The employees at Whole Foods’ flagship store in Philadelphia have courageously joined UFCW Local 1776, seeking fair wages, improved benefits, and a safer, more supportive […]

February – Bear Moon (UFCW Indigenous Calendar)

Toronto – January 28, 2025 – February marks a time of reflection, renewal, and advocacy in the UFCW Canada Indigenous Calendar, which highlights significant dates meaningful to Indigenous communities across Canada. The calendar honours Indigenous ways of knowing, respecting natural cycles, cultural ceremonies, and spiritual practices that transcend the conventional Gregorian calendar. By collaborating with […]

National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia – January 29

On January 29, 2017, six lives were tragically lost during an attack at a mosque in Quebec City. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti were fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and pillars of their community. This year marks the eighth anniversary of that heartbreaking event—and the fourth National […]

In the face of a trade war, now is the time to buy Canadian

Toronto – January 24, 2025 – In the face of an escalating trade war between Canada and the United States, our union’s priority is to protect our members – especially the 40,000 UFCW members who work in manufacturing and food production – and all Canadian workers. Knowing the potential devastation that tariffs can bring, we […]

UFCW Canada announces 2024 Equity Grant Recipients, 2025 applications now open

Toronto – January 21, 2025 – UFCW Canada is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Equity Grant, celebrating the impactful work they are leading to advance equity and social justice within their communities. Established on December 10, 2020, in alignment with Human Rights Day, the UFCW Canada Equity Grant Program awards $1,000 annually […]

New UFCW OUTreach 2SLGBTQ+ Rights and Collective Bargaining Guide

Toronto – January 14, 2025 – UFCW OUTreach, in collaboration with UFCW Canada, has published a new 2SLGBTQ+ Rights and Collective Bargaining Guide. “With increasing attacks against 2SLGBTQ+ workers across the U.S. and Canada, it is more important than ever to hold solidarity with UFCW 2SLGBTQ+ members and fight to protect and defend 2SLGBTQ+ rights […]

Heritage Inn lockout approaches 500 days

Saskatoon, Sask. – January 13, 2025 – The lockout at the Heritage Inn Hotel in both Saskatoon, and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan is rapidly approaching a staggering 500 days of lockout, a grim milestone in the ongoing battle for fairness for UFCW 1400 members working at the two hotels. Prior to the lockout, UFCW Local 1400 […]

UFCW Canada Local Unions make powerful impact in their communities

Toronto – January 8, 2025 – This past holiday season, UFCW local unions united across the country to make a lasting difference in their communities, providing vital support to food banks and humanitarian organizations in partnership with UFCW Canada. Their generous contributions underscored the unwavering commitment of UFCW members to give back and strengthen the […]

Kickstart your New Year’s Resolutions with webCampus

Toronto – January 6, 2025 – Start the New Year with new opportunities. Perfect your skills with webCampus. New courses available for enrollment today: Cultural Competence Micro-credential – This program includes courses that explore the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing practical strategies for creating inclusive workplaces. Learn more. On-the-Go: AI – Why is It Important?– Kick […]

UFCW increases capacity building for migrant workers – International Migrants Day 2024

Mexico City, Mex. – December 17, 2024 – December 18 marks International Migrants Day, a day to recognize the contributions of migrants; in Canada, migrant workers are crucial to our economy and our food security. The estimated number of international migrants has increased over the past five decades. Conflicts, climate-related disasters and economic pressures continue […]

Wiikinahmahgeh Corner with UFCW Resident Elder Eric Flett

  Toronto – December 10, 2024 – For Human Rights Day 2024, UFCW is sharing our last Wiikinahmahgeh Corner session for the year. UFCW Canada’s Resident Elder, Eric Flett, shares his wisdom in the video below. “The way I was taught from for our culture, everybody is welcome into our culture,” says Elder Flett. “Ask […]

UFCW Canada activists stand in solidarity with striking CUPW workers

Toronto – November 22, 2024 – Across Canada, UFCW activists stand in solidarity with striking members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in their fight for fair wages, and better working conditions. The strike, which began after negotiations broke down between CUPW and Canada Posts, highlights critical concerns such as workplace safety, job […]

16 Days of Activism: Combating gender-based violence together

  Toronto – November 21, 2024 – The 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that shines a spotlight on the devastating issue of gender-based violence (GBV), which impacts millions of women, Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming individuals worldwide. The campaign begins on November 25, the International Day for […]

UFCW response to the Committee Report on Closed Work Permits for Temporary Foreign Workers

November 18, 2024 – The Federal Government’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration recently released a report on Conditions for Growth: Reconsidering Closed Work Permits in the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. This report is the result of the Committee’s study on closed work permits and temporary foreign workers; UFCW Canada has argued for decades against […]

Make the most of Fall with webCampus’ featured courses

  Toronto – November 8, 2024 – As the crisp air settles in and the days grow shorter, November is the perfect time to invest in your personal and professional growth. With webCampus, UFCW members and their families can continue to build skills and advance their careers from the comfort of home. This month, we’re […]

UFCW activists build for future at 2024 Growth Summit

Toronto – October 31, 2024 – UFCW activists gathered in Toronto this week for the UFCW Canada 2024 Growth Summit. This event brings together organizers and activists from local unions across Canada, to share strategies, learn innovative ideas and build upon UFCW’s strong organizing culture. The 2024 Growth Summit focused on emerging and traditional sectors […]

Young Workers get political at YIP Phase 2

  Vancouver – October 28, 2024 – Young UFCW Canada activists from across the country recently gathered in British Columbia for Phase 2 of the renowned UFCW Canada’s Young Workers Internship Program (YIP). Throughout the program, the activists focused on developing new skills and building solidarity. The 11 participants engaged in a variety of training […]

Bright Future for BDM Scholarship Recipient

Quispamsis, N.B. – October 23, 2024 – UFCW 1288P member Elizabeth Giddings is a student at Saint Mary’s University and a UFCW BDM Scholarship recipient. She is in her second year of study working towards Bachelor of Arts, while working at Atlantic Superstore. “As a full-time student also trying to balance working part time and […]

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – October 17

Toronto – October 16, 2024 – 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 […]

Fall back into learning with webCampus

Toronto — October 15, 2024 — Learn, adapt and thrive with webCampus: enroll today in one of this month’s featured courses. Ending Gender-Based Violence — Together we can end the cycle of abuse. Enroll today. Ending Workplace Bullying —Tired of toxic work environments? Learn how to stop workplace bullying! Enroll today. Project Ready: Micro-credential —Want […]

This Thanksgiving, fill your table with union-made goods

Toronto – October 8, 2024 – As you do your grocery shopping preparing for a Thanksgiving feast, make sure to buy UFCW-made at the grocery store. Buy your turkey or ham from UFCW plants for the holiday table, or make sure to fill your charcuterie board with union-made cheese. By buying UFCW, you can have […]

Hilton members join the National Defence Fund

Calgary – September 26, 2024 – UFCW 401 Hilton members have overwhelmingly voted in favour of joining the National Defence Fund as they continue their ongoing negotiations to achieve a new collective agreement. “As we can see with the hotel strikes by over 10,000 workers that unfolded on Labour Day, it’s important to be prepared,” […]

UFCW Canada Indigenous Sub-Committee pushes for recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ontario municipalities

Toronto – September 23, 2024 – Recently, the UFCW Canada Indigenous Sub-Committee held an Indigenous Lobby Day, advocating for the recognition of September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a recognized holiday in the city of Toronto, Hamilton, and Vaughan, Ontario. This event brought together Indigenous UFCW Canada members from across the country, […]

By the Numbers – International Equal Pay Day

Toronto – September 18, 2024 – September 18 is International Equal Pay Day, acknowledge the continuing fight to achieve equal pay for work of equal value. Women have historically faced significant barriers to achieving economic equality, including gender-based discrimination in hiring, promotion, and pay. While progress has been made in recent years, the gender pay […]

BDM Scholarship deadline fast approaching!

Toronto – September 13, 2024 – Attention UFCW Canada members and family: The deadline for the UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship is fast approaching on September 30! This annual scholarship program, honouring UFCW Canada leaders William Beggs, Fred Dowling, and Roméo Mathieu, offers 18 scholarships worth $1,000 each to support post-secondary education. If you are […]

Wiikinahmahgeh Corner with UFCW 832 member Miracle Campeau

Dauphin, Man. – September 11, 2024 – UFCW 832 member Miracle Campeau shares her story, including starting a Cree Word of the Day at Dauphin Co-op, her career as an Indigenous poet, and more. Wiikinahmahgeh means Education in Anishnawbe. UFCW indigenous members are sharing their voices and stories in this ongoing series. Miracle is a […]

Make Truth and Reconciliation Day a paid day of recognition and remembrance

In July 2021, the federal government established a federal holiday to provide time for Canadians to honour the survivors of the residential school system, their families and their communities, and to commemorate those who did not survive. UFCW Canada stands firm that September 30th should be a paid Day of Recognition and Remembrance for all […]

LLSC announces recipient of the 2024 UFCW Special Recognition Award in Leukemia Research

Toronto – August 30, 2024 – The 2024 UFCW Special Recognition Award in Leukemia Research has been presented to Dr. Michael Rauh for his team’s transformative approach to detecting blood cancers in older populations that involves leveraging the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for diagnostic imaging. “This year, I am thrilled to share that Dr. […]

Labour Day 2024: Relentless, Determined, Resilient

Toronto – August 28, 2024 – Labour Day 2024 marks an opportunity to celebrate the monumental and historic strides we’ve made as union activists while reflecting on the struggles that lie ahead. From taking on corporate greed to organizing the very first agricultural units we’ve proven that being relentless and determined makes us resilient. The […]

Join the call for #PaidSickDaysNow!

  Toronto – August 13, 2024 – No worker should have to choose between battling illness and paying the bills. The urgency of ensuring that every worker has access to at least 10 paid sick days has never been more pressing. Join UFCW Canada in calling for all jurisdictions across Canada to legislate at least […]

Make Summer learning fun with webCampus

  Toronto – August 12, 2024 – Enjoy the summer and advance your career – webCampus is ready when you are. Enroll today in one of these courses now available on webCampus. Leadership Essentials: One of webCampus’s most popular micro-credentials. It includes a free course from Athabasca U./ PowerEd. Enroll today. On-the-Go: Effective Responses to […]

Call for submissions: Indigenous Youth Art Contest

Call for submissions: Indigenous Youth Art Contest Toronto – August 7, 2024 – UFCW Canada is publishing a 2025 Indigenous Calendar and we are looking for artwork from Indigenous youth (ages 5-29). Six art submissions will be chosen for inclusion in the 2025 UFCW Canada Indigenous Calendar. Winners will also receive a $250 honorarium if […]

Stock up this Summer with Union-Made Products

Toronto – August 2, 2024 – Shopping for a big gathering of friends and family this holiday? Filling up your coolers for camping trips? Shop local this summer and stock-up on some of the best in UFCW-made products. Whether that be burgers, hot-dogs, steaks, or fresh veggies, from coast-to-coast UFCW Canada members produce some of the […]

UFCW OUTreach Celebrates Halifax Pride

Halifax – July 29, 2024 – This July UFCW OUTreach joined UFCW Canada leadership and UFCW members of the Eastern Provinces Council in celebrating the Halifax Pride parade on Saturday, June 20. While in Halifax, UFCW OUTreach held their biannual Executive Board meeting and discussed upcoming programming in union education, new allyship initiatives and political […]

UFCW lobbying win: OINP now includes Food Processing Workers

Toronto – July 24, 2024 – Due the efforts of UFCW Canada, the provincial government has included Food and Beverage Processing Workers in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The OINP In-Demand Skills stream offers some migrant workers the opportunity to apply for permanent residence with an eligible job offer for occupations such as home […]

BDM Scholarship recipient plans for a greener future

Edmonton – July 23, 2024 – The latest BDM Scholarship recipient aspires to become a conservation biologist. Maheen Javed-Nasir is in her first year at the University of Alberta, studying Human Dimensions of Environmental Management; her parent is a Local 401 member at the Real Canadian Superstore. “This scholarship will greatly alleviate some of the […]

Hundreds of UFCW activists gather in Ottawa for 2024 NDF Convention

  Ottawa – July 17, 2024 – From July 14 to 16, over 300 hundred UFCW activists from across the country gathered for the 2024 National Defence Fund (NDF) Convention, the largest NDF convention to date. This annual event reviews updates on NDF bargaining units and explores strategies for building bargaining strength in UFCW’s core […]

Largest group of farmworkers in Canadian history join union – UFCW 1518

  Langley, B.C. – July 9, 2024 – Nearly 400 workers at five Highline Mushrooms farms in British Columbia have joined United Food and Commercial Workers 1518. On July 8, the B.C. labour board certified the latest group of workers to join the union: 210 workers at the Langley mushroom farm are joining the recently-unionized […]

Cargill workers end 41-day strike with ratified agreement – UFCW 175

Mississauga, Ont. – July 6, 2024 – The 960 unionized employees at Cargill Dunlop in Guelph have ratified a new collective agreement after 41 days on the picket line. The workers, represented by Local 175 of the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW), began strike action after turning down a deal on May 26, 2024. […]

UFCW raises $1.6 million this year for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

  Toronto – July 5, 2024 – The UFCW Canada family of members, activists, and local unions has raised over $1.6 million this year for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, bringing the lifetime fundraising total to $51.6 million. The historic partnership of nearly four decades dates to 1985 when UFCW Canada adopted the […]

Wiikinahmahgeh Corner with Indigenous Subcommittee member Christine Holowka

  Prince George, B.C. – June 30, 2024 – For the close of Indigenous History Month, UFCW continues its video education series of Wiikinahmahgeh corner with UFCW 1518 member Christine Holowka. Wiikinahmahgeh means Education in Anishnawbe. Members of UFCW Canada’s Indigenous Subcommittee and other indigenous members are sharing their voices and stories in this ongoing […]

UFCW Young-Workers Internship Program takes over the Prairies

Winnipeg – June 29, 2024 – The latest session of the renowned UFCW Canada Young-Workers Internship Program was recently held in Winnipeg, bringing together participants from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan for a week of dynamic training and learning. The latest stop on the YIP tour brought together members from UFCW Canada Locals 832, 1400 and […]

UFCW Canada empowers migrant workers in Leamington with workshops on workplace and 2SLGBTQ+ rights

Leamington, Ont. – June 25, 2024 – UFCW Canada recently hosted informative workshops at the UFCW Canada Agriculture Workers Support Centre in Leamington, Ontario, focusing on workplace rights and 2SLGBTQ+ rights tailored specifically for migrant workers. These workshops, held in collaboration with local community organizations, aimed to empower and educate workers on their rights in […]

BDM Scholarship brings CEGEP student closer to fulfilling her dreams

Boucherville, Que. – June 20, 2025 – UFCW 500 member Florence Nadeau is the latest recipient of the BDM scholarship award. Florence works at Maxi in Boucherville; she is in her second year studying Histoire et civilisation at Cégep du Vieux Montréal. Florence says, “I want to thank our union for this scholarship that will […]

National Indigenous Peoples Day and Wiikinahmahgeh Corner

Toronto – June 19, 2024 – On June 21, Canadians are called to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples on National Indigenous Peoples Day. On this day we celebrate the unique cultures and contributions made by Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.Today is also a day […]

Migrant farm workers at Highline Mushrooms apply to join United Food and Commercial Workers

Abbotsford, B.C. – June 14, 2024 – Agricultural workers at four Highline Mushrooms factory farms in British Columbia have applied to join United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada. Through a complex corporate structure, Highline Mushrooms is a subsidiary of the Japanese-owned Sumitomo conglomerate, which also owns the agri-food giant Fyffes, which has pledged to […]

Combatting Anti-2SLGBTQ+ Hate through Education, Awareness & Advocacy

Toronto – June 12, 2024 – Happy Pride! As we look to celebrate the diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ UFCW members in pride festivals across the US and Canada, we acknowledge that the first Pride was a protest and that fighting for 2SLGBTQ+ rights is a union value that extends beyond Pride season. UFCW Canada continues to […]

New courses added: Employee Rights Specialist and more

Toronto – June 6, 2024 – Learn the importance of championing respect, equality, and fairness at work. Enroll today in one of the new courses now available on webCampus. On-the-Go: Workplace Violence & Harassment – Has there been violence in your workplace? When employees leave late at night, are they protected? Is there a system […]

United Food and Commercial Workers responds to new Senate Report on Migrant Work

  Ottawa, Ont. – May 24, 2024 – United Food and Commercial Workers sees promise in the proposed reforms to Canada’s temporary and migrant labour force, outlined in a new Senate report, including the creation of a new Migrant Work Commission and the phasing out of employer-specific work permits. On May 21, 2024, the Senate […]

UFCW Women’s Network 15th Biennial Convention powers connections

Costa Mesa, Cal. – May 21, 2024 – Over 300 women and allies from across Canada and the United States recently participated in the UFCW Women’s Network 15th Biennial Convention, held May 15 to 17. The convention’s theme was the “power of connections” and as participants connected, shared ideas and resources, and worked together to build […]

UFCW Canada recognizes Rainbow Week of Action

Toronto – May 11, 2024 – UFCW Canada and its local unions are proud to participate in Rainbow Week of Action from May 11-17, 2024. Created by Momentum Canada, the week is dedicated to celebrating diversity, 2SLGBTQ+ progress, and fighting for change.2SLGBTQ+ hate is on the rise in Canada. There has been a 64% increase in hate crimes […]

UFCW mourns passing of Local 1518 President Kimberly Novak

Vancouver – May 7, 2024 – Beloved labour leader UFCW Local 1518 President Kimberly Novak passed away this past weekend, surrounded by family and loved ones. The UFCW Canada family is mourning the loss of Kim – an exemplary leader of our union who will be very deeply missed. “This tragic loss is felt strongly […]

UFCW Canada National Council meets in Toronto

Toronto – May 6, 2024 – UFCW Canada’s national executive board recently convened for its bi-annual meeting, the first led by new National President Shawn Haggerty. 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 union, help decide […]

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 […]

UFCW assists Uber worker in getting reactivated

Toronto – April 23, 2024 – Ahmad F., a student and Uber worker is back on the platform after UFCW Canada stepped in to assist him in regaining his Uber account after it was unjustly deactivated due to a clerical error. Ahmad, an international student in Canada, relying on the flexibility of the gig economy […]

National Day of Mourning – April 28

Toronto – April 19, 2024 – Every year on April 28, communities across Canada gather to observe the National Day of Mourning. This solemn occasion serves as a reminder of the lives lost or injured due to workplace accidents, illnesses, or fatalities. It is a day of reflection, advocacy, and solidarity with workers, their families, […]

International Mother Earth Day

Toronto – April 16, 2024 – April 22 was designated as “International Mother Earth” day by the UN General Assembly in 2009. It recognizes that the Earth and its ecosystems are our home, and that it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth. The term “Mother Earth” reflects the interdependence that exists […]

BDM Recipient dreams of future in design

April 10, 2024 – Goderich, Ont. – The latest recipient of the BDM scholarship award goes to a UFCW 175 member, Elise Puska. Elise is in her first year at York University in Toronto; she is looking to earn a Bachelor of Design. She is also an UFCW 175 member working at the Goderich Zehrs. […]

Equal Pay Day is April 16, 2024

Toronto – April 10, 2024 – April 16, 2024 is Equal Pay Day. It symbolizes how far into the next year the average woman must work in order to have earned what the average man had earned in the previous year. Canada is ranked as having the 8th highest gender pay gap out of a […]

International Day of Pink – April 10

Toronto – April 3, 2024 – International Day of Pink happens every year on the second Wednesday of April, where people around the world wear their pink shirts and stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to continue the fight for equality and acceptance. Discrimination takes many shapes, whether it’s based on race, age, disabilities, […]

New courses added: How Dangerous is your Job, Working with Anxiety, and more

Toronto – April 2, 2024 – Face fear with confidence, courage, and knowledge. Discover more on webCampus. Enroll today in one of the new courses now available on webCampus. Working with Anxiety: At the core of most anxiety lives a fear that can cause us to hesitate, second guess and even dread things. Learning more […]

International Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st. This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. The day was founded by US transgender activist Rachel Crandall of Michigan in 2009 as a reaction to the lack of […]

UFCW Canada launches ‘Respect Frontline Workers’ campaign

Toronto – March 20, 2024 – UFCW Canada continues to lead the way in protecting the health and safety of members across the country. To address the growing issue of threats, abuse, harassment and even violence, UFCW Canada is launching our new Respect Frontline Workers campaign. The new multi-faceted campaign will encourage members to tell […]

UFCW women join in call to achieve gender equity at United Nation’s CSW68

New York, N.Y. – March 19, 2024 – UFCW activists convened in New York the week of March 11 for the United Nation’s 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68). UFCW 1400 President Lucia Flack Figueiredo, UFCW 832 Secretary-Treasurer Marie Buchan, and Debora De Angelis, chair of the UFCW Women & Gender Equity Committee […]

BDM Scholarship brings UPEI student closer to his goals

Charlottetown, P.E.I. – March 18, 2024 – The latest recipient of the BDM Scholarship award goes to UFCW 864 member-dependent Tyler Dickieson, who is in his second year of a Bachelor of Science, Physics at University of Prince Edward Island. “This scholarship will help me achieve my educational and career goals. I have been working […]

Equity Grant funds Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba Community Job Fair

Winnipeg – March 13, 2023 – Jim Ogunnoiki is a UFCW 832 member, founder of the Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba (ACAM) Community Job Fair, and a 2023 UFCW Canada Equity Grant Recipient. Jim is a member of UFCW Local 832, where he works as a security guard. Beyond his 30+ years of union activism in […]

New courses added: Women’s Movement On-the-Go and more

Toronto – March 11, 2024 – Life’s challenges are best faced with confidence – you can find it on webCampus. Enroll today in one of the new courses now available on webCampus. On-the-Go: The Women’s Movement – Equality & Activism – In Canada women have represented more than 50% of the population for centuries and […]

UFCW Canada releases 2023 Annual Report

Toronto – March 4, 2024 – UFCW Canada has released its 2023 Annual Report. This report summarizes a year of growth and solidarity for our union, a year of increased stability and security for our members while organizing new industries and workplaces to give them access to good, union jobs.UFCW Canada is the country’s leading […]

Victory for labour movement as anti-scab legislation moves forward

  Ottawa – February 29, 2024 – Thanks to the pressure led by UFCW and labour unions across Canada, the Federal government has voted to advance Bill C-58, the Anti-Scab legislation to ban the use of replacement workers. This bill is the result of decades of activism from the labour movement and the New Democrats. […]

International Women’s Day – March 8

Toronto – February 29, 2024 – International Women’s Day (IWD) is a time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls everywhere. This is a time to recognize the women who inspire, and a time to renew discussions about the important of gender equality in Canada and around the world. […]

Statement from National President Shawn Haggerty on National Pharmacare

Ottawa – February 28, 2024 – On Friday, Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that the NDP have reached a deal with the Liberal government to introduce the first component of a national pharmacare program that includes coverage for birth control and diabetes medication. This victory is the success of many decades of activism from […]

Congratulations to Kelly Tosato, first woman elected President of UFCW Local 175

Mississauga, Ont. – February 16, 2024 – On February 14, long-time UFCW activist Kelly Tosato was sworn in as the new president of UFCW Local 175, after being elected with the executive board’s enthusiastic and unanimous support. In addition, Jim McLean was elected as the new secretary-treasurer. The new UFCW 175 leadership team, helmed by […]

Black History Matters and more: New webCampus Courses

Toronto – February 12, 2024 –  Change can be unpredictable – but what you want to learn on webCampus is up to you. Enroll today in one of the new courses now available on webCampus. On-the-Go: Black History Matters – Black history matters because these stories define us. Our diversity makes us stronger. Enroll today. Nutrition […]

CLC President Bea Bruske awarded Lifetime Membership to UFCW

Winnipeg –  This week, Bea Bruske, CLC President and former UFCW 832 Secretary-Treasurer Bea Bruske, was awarded a well-deserved lifetime membership to UFCW. Recognizing Bea’s outstanding dedication to UFCW members, the UFCW 832 executive board proposed to the International Office that she be honoured with this distinction. Bea’s lifelong commitment to serving the members of […]

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. This month is a time for all Canadians to educate ourselves on the history of Black enslavement and discrimination in our country, and how anti-Black racism is still deeply entrenched in Canadian […]

National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

On January 29, 2017, six worshippers lost their lives at a Québec City mosque. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti were fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and community members. This year will mark the seventh anniversary of that tragic night that changed our country – and the third […]

BDM Scholarship makes education more affordable for MBA student

UFCW 247 member Sai Tejaswini Vemuganti is one of the latest recipients of the UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship award. A UFCW 247 member at Metrotown Superstore, Vemuganti is currently in her second year of an MBA program at University Canada West in Vancouver. She aspires to enter the banking and finance sector after graduation. […]

2023 Equity Grant Winners Announced

Toronto – January 10, 2023 – We are proud to announce 2023 Equity Grant recipients and to highlight work they are undertaking to advance equity and social justice within their communities. The UFCW Canada Equity Grant Program was first launched on December 10, 2020, to coincide with Human Rights Day. Every year, it grants $1000 […]

By The Numbers: CEO salaries on the rise

Toronto – January 5, 2024 – A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reveals that the salaries of Canada’s Top 100 CEOs have shot up to record highs – collecting over 246 times what the average worker in Canada earns in one year. $14.9 million The average salary of Canada’s highest-paid CEOs […]

End Gender-Based Violence – 16 Days of Activism

Toronto – November 22, 2022– Gender-based violence remains a daily threat to women, two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender nonconforming people in Canada. This week, UFCW Canada commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, and the start of 16 globally recognized days of activism to end gender-based violence. […]

UFCW Canada calls for worker-led improvements to Mexico-Canada agricultural worker program

Mexico City, Mexico – November 17, 2023 – UFCW Canada recently joined the Mexican Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados) at a press conference in Mexico City jointly calling for improvements to the Canada-Mexico Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP). Together, both groups are calling on the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to allow for workers […]

UFCW Canada Honours Transgender Awareness Week & Day of Remembrance

Toronto – November 16, 2022 – This week we honour Transgender Awareness Week from November 13-19 and Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19) The week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 is recognized as Transgender Awareness Week, a time to help raise the visibility of transgender people […]

UFCW Canada signs collaboration agreement with Mexico’s largest worker organization

Toronto – October 19, 2023 – UFCW Canada has signed a historic new agreement with Mexico’s largest labour organization, the Confederation of Workers in Mexico (CATEM), that calls on both organizations to work collaboratively to better protect the rights of Mexican migrant workers while in Canada. The collaboration agreement, signed by UFCW Canada National President […]

UFCW Canada contingent active at 2023 NDP Convention

Hamilton, Ont. – October 17, 2023 – UFCW Canada activists from across the country gathered in Hamilton, Ontario to participate in the 2023 New Democratic Party convention. UFCW Canada activists represented one of the largest contingents at the convention. The convention focused on how the party can strengthen the progressive movement and build the campaign […]

UFCW Indigenous Sub-Committee participates in CLC Indigenous lobby

Ottawa – October 11, 2023 – The UFCW Canada Indigenous Sub-Committee recently gathered in Ottawa to participate in the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) Indigenous Lobby Day. Over 80 activists from CLC affiliated unions met with Members of Parliament and Senators to advocate on issues facing Indigenous communities including ending boil water advisories on reserves, the […]

webCampus: Over 220 courses FREE to members and their families

Toronto – October 11, 2023 – UFCW Canada’s online education platform, webCampus, continues to provide new and engaging courses that are relevant to the needs of workers in Canada today. With over 220 courses available for free to members and their families, there is no doubt you’ll find something that’s right for you. New Course […]

UFCW Canada is United Against Hate

UFCW Canada condemns anti-2SLGBTQI+ protests Toronto – September 20, 2023 – UFCW Canada condemns anti-2SLGBTQI+ protests being organized on September 20th and beyond against education policies designed to make schools safer and more inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ children. UFCW Canada holds solidarity with labour unions across Canada and school communities working together to counter these […]

UFCW Women ‘Rise Together’ at UNI Global Union World Women’s Conference

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – UFCW activists joined hundreds of women trade union leaders from UNI affiliates across the world for the UNI Global Union’s 6th World Women’s Conference. Uniting under the theme Rising Together, the two-day conference included women workers from every continent. Together, activists discussed ways to strengthen women’s representation, visibility, and voice in unions […]

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