UFCW Canada
Canada's neighbourhood union dedicated to building a better life for workers in hundreds of communities across the country. #UFCW #WeAreUFCW
- Retail workers at Canadian Tire in Ottawa have voted YES to joining UFCW Local 175! These 75 workers came together for better wages, fair benefits, respect, and a real voice on the job. Now, they’re set to begin bargaining their very first collective agreement. More here: l.ufcw.ca/canadiantire
- This #LabourDay, we celebrate the workers who keep Canada fed, housed & cared for. From grocery stores to warehouses & beyond, UFCW members show that when workers unite, we win fairness & respect. ✊ 👉 Find a Labour Day event near you: l.ufcw.ca/labour-day-2...
- Big news in Montreal! 100+ workers at Adonis Griffintown are now officially unionized with UFCW 500. This win reflects their courage and demand for dignity at work. Welcome to the UFCW family! 🔗 l.ufcw.ca/adonis-join
- July 31 marks National Bannock Day — created by the UFCW Canada Indigenous Committee to honour bannock and celebrate Indigenous culture, resilience, and tradition across Turtle Island. Explore the meaning behind this special day: 🔗 l.ufcw.ca/national-ban...
- Western student Derrell Bien Nofiel is one of the latest recipients of the UFCW Canada BDM Scholarship. For him, it’s about more than funding—it's about fulfilling a dream and honouring his parents’ sacrifices. Read more: l.ufcw.ca/bdm-scholars...
- Young UFCW members from SK & MB gathered in Saskatoon for the Young-Workers Internship Program (YIP)! A week of learning, skill-building, and connecting — including a Star Egg tour — inspired them to become stronger workplace activists. Next stop: Ontario! l.ufcw.ca/yip-saskatoon
- BREAKING: Historic win! Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. become the first in Canada to unionize — setting a bold precedent for gig workers nationwide. They’re proving platform workers can organize and win. More: l.ufcw.ca/victoria-ube...
- Security guards are standing up for better wages, fair treatment, and respect at work. More than two dozen guards at DiFranco Security Services in Toronto have said YES to joining UFCW 1006A. Read more: l.ufcw.ca/security-wor...
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- UFCW Canada & Ecojustice are taking legal action against Health Canada for failing to protect farm workers from toxic pesticides. Farm workers deserve the right to know what they’re exposed to. Learn more: l.ufcw.ca/ufcw-ecojust...
- This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and joy of 2SLGBTQI+ communities — and recommit to the fight for equity, justice, and safety in every workplace. Pride is protest. Pride is power. Pride is union.
- Big win in Mississauga, Ontario! Over 150 Ashley Homestore workers have unionized with UFCW 175! They stood up for respect, safety, and a real voice at work—and they won. Next stop: a strong first contract. More: l.ufcw.ca/ashley-homes...
- Big welcome to new members at Canadian Linen and Uniform Services in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, who have joined UFCW Local 1252! Welcome to the union family! Read more: l.ufcw.ca/canadian-lin...
- YIP 2025 launched in Halifax! Young UFCW Canada members spent the week building power through leadership, advocacy, and organizing. The future of labour is strong. More: l.ufcw.ca/yip-atlantic...
- UFCW 1400 members at Affinity Credit Union have ratified a new collective agreement that delivers real gains in wages, benefits, and workplace protections. The deal includes key improvements and a strong commitment to fairness for unionized staff. More details here: l.ufcw.ca/affinity-agr...
- May 17 is #IDAHOBIT — a global day of solidarity with 2SLGBTQI+ communities & a reminder of the fight for equality. 🏳️🌈 Hate is rising. We rise stronger — together. 💪 We keep each other safe. 🔗 Learn more: l.ufcw.ca/idahobit2025
- PetSmart workers in Surrey, B.C. are the first in the province to unionize with @ufcw1518.com! They’ve taken a powerful first step toward better wages, fair schedules & job security. This is more than one store. It’s a movement. 🔗 l.ufcw.ca/petsmart-wor...
- After over four decades of leadership, Marc Perrone retires as UFCW International President. His tenure strengthened the union’s organizing, bargaining, and political efforts, impacting 1.2 million members across the U.S. and Canada. Thank you, Marc! (1/3)
- We’re proud to release UFCW Canada’s 2024 Annual Report — a year of bold action, historic wins & real progress for workers across the country. From farm workers to food processors, solidarity led the way. Read more: l.ufcw.ca/annualreport...
- Big congrats to UFCW 401 member Cynthia Philips, this year’s UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship recipient! Now in her 4th year at the U of A studying Education & Music, Cynthia is thankful for the support and plans to pay it forward. Learn more: l.ufcw.ca/bdm-scholars...
- UFCW Canada supports a new report calling for national housing standards for migrant ag workers. It’s time to end unsafe, undignified conditions. Every worker deserves a safe place to call home. 📘 Read more: farmworkerhousing.ca/national-hou...
- Today, UFCW Canada leadership proudly wears blue in honour of former @ufcw1518.com President Kim Novak. On what would have been her birthday, we remember Kim’s unwavering dedication to our union and the lasting legacy she left behind. 💙
- Workers at a Toronto Fresh Co. location are among the newest members of UFCW 175 after saying "YES!" to joining Canada's leading union. More here: l.ufcw.ca/freshco-work...
- Today on #MayDay, we honour the strength and solidarity of workers everywhere. Justice for workers is justice for all. #InternationalWorkersDay
- The federal election marks a turning point for working families. UFCW Canada thanks allies who’ve stood with us and congratulates those ready to fight for fairness. Special thanks to @jagmeetsingh.ca for his tireless leadership of the @ndp.ca. More: l.ufcw.ca/federal-elec...
- Congratulations to UFCW 1288P members working at Lineage Logistics in Moncton, New Brunswick on achieving a new collective agreement! ✅ Wage increases ✅ Boosted evening & weekend premiums ✅ Improved overtime pay ✅ Enhanced long-term disability + More Details: l.ufcw.ca/lineage-cont...
- On April 28, we honour the lives of workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job. The National Day of Mourning is a time to reflect, remember, and recommit to fighting for safer workplaces. Read more here: l.ufcw.ca/dayofmournin...
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- Got questions about the election? The 2025 federal election is coming up fast — and your vote matters more than ever. UFCW Canada breaks down where the major parties stand on the issues that hit home for working families: affordable housing, cost of living, good jobs, healthcare, childcare, + more.
- Equal work. Equal pay. It's that simple. This #EqualPayDay, UFCW Canada stands with workers across the country in the fight to close the gender wage gap. No one should earn less because of their gender. Together, we’re building fairer workplaces for everyone. More: l.ufcw.ca/equalpayday2...
- Today, we stand together for #InternationalDayOfPink, honouring 35 years of the word “Two-Spirit” and reflecting on the LGBT Purge. Today, we celebrate the strength and resilience of 2SLGBTQIA+ activists who fought, and continue to fight, for a more inclusive world.
- Welcome to the UFCW Canada family! Workers at Clearwater Lobster Distribution Centre in Arichat, Nova Scotia are among the newest members of UFCW 864 after saying "YES!" to joining the union. Now that's what we call a 'claw-some' addition to the UFCW family! 🦞💥 More: l.ufcw.ca/lobsterworkers
- Welcome to the UFCW Canada family! Workers at GFL Environmental in Stellarton, Nova Scotia are among the newest members of UFCW 864 after saying "YES!" to joining the union. More: l.ufcw.ca/gfl-stellarton
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- Congrats and welcome to the UFCW family! 🎉 Over 300 workers at Karis Disability Services in Ottawa have joined UFCW Locals 175 & 633 for better wages, fairness, working conditions, job security, and recognition. Read more: l.ufcw.ca/karis-union
- Congrats to UFCW 1006A members at MEC Toronto on their first collective agreement, bringing wage boosts, job security, better scheduling, and more! More here: l.ufcw.ca/mec-toronto-...
