Of Note: This news item is archived content from UFCW Canada Local 1000A.
Local 1000A and UFCW Canada Local 206 merged on May 1, 2016 to form UFCW Canada Local 1006A.
On Friday April 27, we mourn the loss of 338 lives lost to accidents or occupational disease in Ontario in 2011.
York Region event – 11:00 am, Woodbridge Memorial Arena, Islington + Highway 7
Toronto event – 12:00 noon, Monument to Chinese Railway Workers
Check with your labour council for details in your community.
Local 1000A is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever PRIDE advisory group.
The first meeting was held in mid-April at the Local 1000A office in Woodbridge, Ontario and brought together members and activists of all ages and cultures.
We are the people who work at your neighbourhood Zellers, and some of us have worked in your store for over 30 years. We love our jobs, and we are proud of what we do. Together, we have the experience to make Target a place where Canadians prefer to shop.
Local 1000A is proud to congratulate Thomas Mulcair, on his victory on March 24 at the NDP Leadership Convention.
The Outremont MP was chosen by more than 57 per cent of voting delegates on the fourth and final ballot to become the next Leader of the Opposition.
UFCW Canada has been informed that Loblaw is telling workers in several provinces to complete a “LoblawReward Survey”.
Loblaw workers need to know that UFCW Canada is very concerned about this survey, and your union feels this survey is tainted and may be used as a tool by the company to undermine your collective agreements, and to cut the benefits you and your coworkers deserve and have rightfully earned.
Nominations for this year's Pearl Award are due by May 14. Established in 2005, the Pearl Award is annually presented to a female member for assisting with initatives for women, the labour movement and their community. For more information regarding the award and the criteria, please download the nomination form (PDF).
