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Seeking fairness and respect at their workplace, LensCrafters workers at Fairview Mall in Toronto strongly voted Friday, March 22, 2013 for union representation through UFCW Canada Local 1000A. They are the sixth group of LensCrafters workers to join the local union.
"On behalf of Local 1000A, I am proud to congratulate the workers at the LensCrafters location in Fairview Mall for the courage, strength and determination they showed in coming together to achieve this victory for their future," said President Pearl Sawyer.
UFCW Canada Local 1000A flags flew high in downtown Toronto on Saturday, March 9, 2013 as activists and members gathered to mark International Women’s Day (IWD).
After attending a rally at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), the group joined thousands in marching from Bloor and St. George St. to Ryerson University.
“On behalf of Local 1000A, I want to thank our members and activists for coming out to celebrate International Women’s Day,” said President Pearl Sawyer. “I was proud to walk side by side with my fellow sisters and brothers in support of a just, safe and equitable society.”
Local 1000A is proud to congratulate Rebecca Landry for winning UFCW Canada’s Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu Scholarship.
“I think it’s incredible UFCW Canada offers these scholarships,” said Landry, who works part-time at an Oshawa Real Canadian Superstore. The Local 1000A member is in her first year of Durham College’s Biomedical Engineering Technology program. “I was really surprised to win because there are a lot of employees who could apply for this.”
Seeking fairness and respect at their workplace, LensCrafters workers in Newmarket voted Friday, February 22, 2013 to join UFCW Canada Local 1000A.
"On behalf of Local 1000A, I am proud to congratulate the workers at the LensCrafters location in Newmarket for coming together and taking the initiative to make their store a better place to work," said President Pearl Sawyer.
UFCW Canada Local 1000A is proud to congratulate the recipients of our 2012-2013 scholarships. Forty-two scholarships, worth $500 each, were awarded this year to members or children of members enrolled in post-secondary education based on a 500-word essay contest.
“I was ecstatic when notified that I was the recipient of this scholarship,” said Daniele Ruberto, who worked as a grocery clerk at the No Frills store in Woodbridge. “I am extremely grateful for this scholarship and thank UFCW Local 1000A for their generosity and support. Thank you for caring about student success.”
