UFCW Canada

UFCW Canada is calling for an end to the tying of migrant workers to a single employer. Removing this obstacle will allow a pathway to permanent residency for one of Canada's most vulnerable worker populations and will end the obstacles in some provinces that currently restrict the labour and collective bargaining rights of agricultural workers. More below

UFCW Canada is once again participating in the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence campaign between November 25 and December 10. UFCW Canada members and allies are encouraged to join in the conversation to reflect on concrete steps to question, call out, and speak up against acts of gender-based violence. #OurActionsMatter #16DaysOfActivism #16Days... Learn more about the campaign here: http://ow.ly/OJKc50CtmQ8

Today is International Fast Food Workers Day! As the union for food workers, UFCW Canada is encouraging members, activists, and allies to show their support for fast food workers by joining the global day of action on social media. #FastFoodGlobal... Learn more: http://ow.ly/7XyG50CneO7 IUF: The food, farm, hotels and more global union

Front line UFCW Local 401 food processing members working at Sofina Foods in Edmonton have recently ratified a new UFCW union contract that brings better wages, additional premiums, and more. Congratulations to all involved! Details on the new contract here: http://ow.ly/ZAgD50CscaT

UFCW Canada would like to wish a warm welcome to café workers at Matchstick Coffee locations across Vancouver, who are among the newest members of UFCW 1518, after recently voting to joining the union! Congratulations to the workers at Matchstick Coffee on voting to join UFCW 1518, says Kim Novak, President of UFCW 1518. We look forward to working with these progressive coffee specialists to help build a better workplace as we work towards negotiations for a first contract. Details on the victory here: http://ow.ly/G9lW50CmQ5s

UFCW Local 832 food service members working at Compass Group Canada have recently achieved a strong new UFCW contract that brings wage gains, and more. Highlights of the deal include 75- to 90-cent wage increases, as well as improved contract language and an additional sick day. In times like these, it is more important than ever to give members as much certainty as possible, says UFCW 832 Negotiator Phil Kraychuk. Compass Group workers and their families can now count on ...future wage increases and the stability that comes from having a solid agreement in place between employer and employees, he adds. More details here: http://ow.ly/BC6y50C2T6i

Congratulations to UFCW Local 1006A members working at Mama Earth Organics on achieving their very first UFCW collective agreement bringing wage gains, improved benefits and more. The new three-year collective agreement runs until October 29, 2023 and covers approximately 120 members, who prepare and deliver fresh, organic food baskets for clients. Details available here: http://ow.ly/87RL50CqjYB... #UFCW #canlab

Today marks #LouisRielDay, a day to honour the life and legacy of Louis Riel and highlight the historic struggles and contemporary achievements of the Métis. Take a look at UFCW Canada's work and advocacy towards Reconciliation here: http://ow.ly/bz2S50ClU4K #cdnpoli #Metis #UFCW #canlab

Our latest Politics Blog focuses on recent news coming out of Nova Scotia regarding Mi’kmaq fishers who are experiencing violence, vandalism, and harassment and are being denied gas and equipment as they attempt to carry out their treaty rights and earn a modest living. In mid-September, the Sipekne’katik First Nation launched a moderate livelihood fishery in St. Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia. In response, non-Indigenous commercial fisherman cut the Mi’kmaq’s fishing traps, committ...ed arson, and spewed racist and violent comments towards Mi’kmaq fishers. Many Canadians and residents of the St. Mary’s Bay community have voiced their support for Mi’kmaq fishers, including restaurants that have stopped selling lobster items harvested by non-Indigenous fishers. This highlights the important connections between food, politics, and collective action. Read the full blog here: http://ow.ly/SmHH50C2Gjz #canlab #UFCW

Today marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Since 1999, the #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance 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 which the death of Black, queer, and trans people are taken up in public discourse.... As a result, an outpouring of grief and anger sparked a movement and an annual vigil that honours Rita Hester and the lives of transgender people. Known as the Transgender Day of Remembrance, the day seeks to commemorate the trans, two-spirit, and non-binary people who have lost their lives to violence and transphobia. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/SFkO50CohoW

UFCW Canada would like to congratulate UFCW Locals 175 & 633 members working at Breakaway Addiction Services in Toronto on achieving a new, three-year UFCW contract that brings language improvements, additional time-off, and more. Details here: http://ow.ly/zqH850ClGMg

Today is World Pasta Day! Take time to celebrate one of the world's most beloved and versatile dishes with a little help from produced-in-Canada products made by UFCW Canada members across the country. Full list here: http://ow.ly/nfr850C1eiu... #canlab #UFCW

UFCW International President Marc Perrone recently participated in an economic roundtable hosted by U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris to explore strategies for rebuilding the American economy and helping workers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Read more here: http://ow.ly/IQoH50Cp8dw

Canada’s unions have launched a new national survey on workplace violence and harassment, and UFCW Canada is encouraging members, activists, and allies to participate in the survey by sharing your thoughts on these issues. The survey, which is being conducted by the Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada (CLC) in collaboration with researchers at Western University and the University of Toronto, is the first-ever survey on violence and sexual harassment in th...e workplace with a national reach in Canada. The results of the survey research will also inform policy and education initiatives on workplace violence and sexual harassment for the CLC and its affiliates. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/SAII50C1cIP

From Bea Bruske: We started this picket line in sandals and we now have snow. That hasn’t stopped UFCW Local 832 members from holding the line and staying strong in their demands for a fair deal.... Today they were joined by parent supporter Brent Johnson who stopped by the picket line to drop off a donation. Brent has also been an outspoken supporter who has submitted a written submission to the Winnipeg School District board making the case for a fair deal. UFCW Canada Local 832 Winnipeg School District bus drivers very much appreciate the support they have been receiving from the community. We will get a fair deal!

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Did you know October 25 is World Pasta Day? Take time to celebrate one of the world's most beloved and versatile dishes with a little help from produced-in-Canada products made by UFCW Canada members across the country. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/UZUF50C0aHb

Enough is enough. Workplace violence and harassment is a serious health and safety issue. Let's make safe workplaces a reality for all workers. Participate today in this national survey to help unions across the country learn what works when it comes to stopping harassment and violence in the workplace.... Access the survey here: http://www.learningtoendabuse.ca//national_surv/index.html (Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada

UFCW Canada is proud to stand with all actions working to end conversion therapy in Canada. Even in 2020, conversion therapy continues to take place legally across this country. Take action here: https://noconversioncanada.com/take-action... No Conversion Canada #cdnpoli

The UFCW Canada Ontario Provincial Council recently made a submission to the Government of Ontario putting forward our union’s recommendations for the province’s fall 2020 budget. The submission recommends actions that would affect UFCW members in all industries and calls for proper personal protective equipment (PPE), regular COVID-19 testing, relief for the travel and tourism sectors, presumptive Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage, and more. Details on the submission here: http://ow.ly/dQdf50BXST2

More Chapters-Indigo workers join UFCW Canada! Workers at the Chapters-Indigo location in Coquitlam, British Columbia are among the newest members of UFCW Local 247 after recently saying Yes! to joining the union. Congratulations and welcome to your UFCW-union family!... Details on their victory here: http://ow.ly/Z24W50BWmwm

We are continuously updating our resource providing current and up-to-date information tracking policies surrounding federal government assistance benefits and more. Take a look here: http://ow.ly/kar950z11pl #cdnpoli #CERB #canlab #UFCW

To mark World Food Day, food workers' unions around the globe are voicing the need for food systems that fully respect labour rights and put workers at the centre of urgently needed reforms. For this year's World Food Day, the IUF Uniting Food, Farm and Hotel Workers World-Wide is demanding a trade union and human rights approach as the basis of global food security policies. Read more: http://ow.ly/I13050BURtF