Canada's neighbourhood union dedicated to building a better life for workers in hundreds of communities across the country. #UFCW #WeAreUFCWhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lxwvaapzc22bRetail 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/canadiantire03 Sep 2025 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxwvaapzc22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lxd5o3qhkc2aThis #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: https://l.ufcw.ca/labour-day-202526 Aug 2025 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxd5o3qhkc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lv6wifzk722qBig 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-join30 Jul 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv6wifzk722qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lv4g3irj6c2qJuly 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: 🔗 https://l.ufcw.ca/national-bannock-day29 Jul 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv4g3irj6c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lub2bwskk22iWestern 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/bdm-scholarship-first-gen18 Jul 2025 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lub2bwskk22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lt5hjvw5gs2gYoung 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-saskatoon04 Jul 2025 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5hjvw5gs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lt2wvjgsos23BREAKING: 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/victoria-uber-union03 Jul 2025 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt2wvjgsos23https://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lrvd3drndc2qSecurity 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/security-workers-ufcw-1006a18 Jun 2025 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrvd3drndc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lrayt3hqls2tUFCW 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/ufcw-ecojustice-farm-safety10 Jun 2025 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrayt3hqls2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lqnhy6lcxk2o 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.02 Jun 2025 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqnhy6lcxk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lqfvqoniwk2oBig 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/ashley-homestore-join30 May 2025 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqfvqoniwk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lq6g77y2qk2oBig 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/canadian-linen-join27 May 2025 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq6g77y2qk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lpu6k25scs2oYIP 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/yip-atlantic202523 May 2025 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpu6k25scs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lppapduolk2qUFCW 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/affinity-agreement-ufcw21 May 2025 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lppapduolk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lpcj4pgi5s2yMay 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/idahobit202516 May 2025 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpcj4pgi5s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lp7ydrdrsc2pPetSmart 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. 🔗 https://l.ufcw.ca/petsmart-workers-join15 May 2025 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7ydrdrsc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lp3ogxkljs24After 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)13 May 2025 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp3ogxkljs24https://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lp2qaozgms2aWe’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: https://l.ufcw.ca/annualreport202413 May 2025 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2qaozgms2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3loybxm2nlc2aBig 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/bdm-scholarship-bright-future12 May 2025 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3loybxm2nlc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3loqknysk622oUFCW 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: https://farmworkerhousing.ca/national-housing-standards/09 May 2025 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqknysk622ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3loltrhn4ss2hToday, 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. 💙07 May 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3loltrhn4ss2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3logytmpzks2eWorkers 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/freshco-workers-ufcw-17505 May 2025 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3logytmpzks2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lo4ju2hj3c2gToday on #MayDay, we honour the strength and solidarity of workers everywhere. Justice for workers is justice for all. #InternationalWorkersDay01 May 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo4ju2hj3c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lnyb7cs3ic2dThe 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/federal-election-202529 Apr 2025 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnyb7cs3ic2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lnxszehohc2jCongratulations 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/lineage-contract-1288p29 Apr 2025 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnxszehohc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lnnt7bnqmc2lOn 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: https://l.ufcw.ca/dayofmourning202525 Apr 2025 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnnt7bnqmc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ufcwcanada.bsky.social/post/3lniwvot7rs2lGot 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.23 Apr 2025 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:orgf6ecm2ums6ospoz5qev4g/app.bsky.feed.post/3lniwvot7rs2l