UFCW Canada Local 1006A flags flew high over Brockville as union members, staff and friends marched through the downtown on Saturday, July 16, 2016 for the city’s annual Pride Parade.
The community event started at Brockville Armoury and ended at Hardy Park.
UFCW Canada Local 1006A was proud to celebrate Toronto Pride from July 1 to July 3, 2016. Members, activists and staff joined more than a million Pride participants for the Trans March on July 1, Dyke March on July 2 and the Pride Parade on July 3.
UFCW Canada Local 1006A was proud to observe the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17, 2016.
The day is marked in 130 countries around the world and is intended to raise awareness and spur action against the discrimination, prejudice and violence faced by members of the LGBTQ community around the world.
As part of Connections' 'Why I Volunteer' series, UFCW Canada Local 1000A activist Danea Lau shares her personal story with our magazine. Danea, who works at a Ottawa Loblaws Great Food, is a member of the local union's Pride Advisory Group.
