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Loblaw contract talks nearing critical phase

August 28, 2010
Contract talks were held from Tuesday to Friday this past week in Niagara Falls. While there have been no breakthroughs, there has been enough movement by the company on the union's key issues to warrant additional talks.

Further talks are scheduled from September 8-11, with the goal of reaching a settlement that the union's negotiating committee can recommend to the members. If no settlement is reached at that time, a strike deadline will be finalized.

A media statement to this effect has been jointly released by the presidents of all locals that signed the 2005 Solidarity Pact: Scott Penner (1977), Kevin Corporon (1000A) and Shawn Haggerty (175 & 633). Read more...

Listen to President Corporon's August 30 message to members.


Labour Day 2010…Come out and March with Us


August 27, 2010
On Monday September 6, 2010 come out and join staff and members of Local 1000A along with thousands of other labour unions and organizations in support of Labour Day. Join your fellow workers to celebrate the economic and social achievements of working families. Click here for more information.

First Round of Picket Captains Trained

August 24, 2010
Local 1000A kicked off its first round of picket captain training on August 18 & 19, 2010, by preparing more than 120 stewards for a strike at Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, and Great Food stores across Southern Ontario. Read more…

Hundreds Attend Final CAN Picnic of the Year

August 24, 2010
Under clear blue skies, hundreds flocked to Boyd Conservation Area in Vaughan on August 7, 2010 for Local 1000A's fourth and final Community Action Network (CAN) BBQ picnic of the year. Members from Toronto and the surrounding areas brought their families and friends to the day-long event which featured several activities including soccer, an iron-chef cooking contest, a jumping castle, face-painting, balloon toss, potato sack races, bingo and an all-you-can-eat BBQ. See more…


CAN Picnic in North Bay Brings Community Together

August 23, 2010
Local 1000A’s Community Action Network (CAN) hosted its first BBQ picnic for members in North Bay on July 17, 2010. The picnic was held at Lee Park and featured sumo wresting, soccer, face-painting and many other fun activities for members and their families. See more…

Ontario grocery store contract talks continue; no strike date set.

August 13, 2010

TORONTO - The latest session of contract talks between Loblaw and the union that represents 30,000 of the grocery giant's workers in several Ontario banners wound up yesterday in Niagara Falls with the two sides agreeing to resume negotiations later this month.

UFCW Canada local unions 1977, 1000A and 175 & 633 say that none of the major issues on the table have yet been settled but that "as long as there is forward momentum towards a settlement, we will continue to negotiate."

Although the union was given a 97 per cent strike mandate by its membership in early July, no strike date has yet been set.

Talks are scheduled to reconvene on August 24, 2010.

Listen to President Corporon's latest message to the members.


Join Us for Our Inaugural “Ride For a Cure & Poker Run”

August 13, 2010
If you are a motorcycle enthusiast and like to ride, please join us on Saturday September 25, 2010 for an enjoyable motorcycle journey through some of Ontario’s most beautiful country roads in pursuit of a cure for Leukemia. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. For more information, or to register online go to www.1000arideforacure.ca now.


2011 Cash Calendar Photo Contest - Give Us Your Best Shot!

August 3, 2010
Have your photograph showcased in the 2011 Leukemia Cash Calendar. In support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, each year the local produces a limited number of “cash calendars” that are sold for $20. Enter the contest and have a chance to have your photo included in the calendar or even on the cover. Send your photo to photocontest@ufcw1000a.ca. Photos of landscapes and objects are preferred. Photos of individuals are not recommended. Photos should be a minimum of 2MB in size. 13 photographs will be chosen for the calendar. For more information on how the cash calendar, click here…


Real Canadian Superstore Workers in Thunder Bay Ratify
5-Year Deal


July 26, 2010

Employees at the Real Canadian Superstore in Thunder Bay,
Ontario voted 98 per cent in favour of ratifying a five-year
collective agreement with Westfair Foods Ltd. Read more…

Contract Talks Continue Between UFCW Canada and Loblaw

July 23, 2010
Negotiations aimed at reaching a new collective agreement for 30,000 unionized Ontario workers at stores owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd. adjourned after a four-day bargaining session in Niagara Falls. The workers are represented by UFCW Canada local unions 1977, 1000A and 175 & 633.

Talks involving the full bargaining committees of both parties are scheduled to resume on August 9, 2010.

Earlier this month, the workers voted by more than 97 per cent to give their union a strike mandate. The union has said, however, that it will stay at the bargaining table as long as progress is being made towards a settlement.

Listen to President Corporon’s latest message to the members.


Maple Grove Transport Drivers Ratify New Deal

July 23, 2010
UFCW Canada Local 1000A members employed as drivers at the National Grocers Maple Grove Distribution Centre ratified a new collective agreement on Thursday July 22, 2010. The new agreement, which has a five (5) year term, was accepted by the membership with a 70% ratification vote.

 


Workers Get Well-Deserved Break At CAN Picnic In London

July 16, 2010

It was a family affair for Erika Lickman at Local 1000A’s Community Action Network (CAN) BBQ picnic in London, Ontario. Lickman, who brought her daughter, son and husband to the event, was among the many local union members who gathered at Springbank Park on July 10, 2010 for a day of games, family activities and an all-you-can-eat BBQ.Read more...


Fourth Annual Steward Conference Inspires & Empowers

June 9, 2010
Glacier Samuel was all charged up to get back to her store thanks to the 2010 Stewards Conference. Samuel, a bookkeeper at the Real Canadian Superstore in Oakville, was among the 175 union stewards who gathered at Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill from June 19 to 20 for a weekend of sector workshops, presentations and organizing updates. Read more...


“Tireless Union Activist” Wins Annual “Pearl” Award

July 12, 2010
Long-time union activist Caroline Brisebois was presented with the 2010 Pearl Sawyer Award on June 19, 2010 at the local union’s fourth annual Stewards Conference in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Along with being the president of Local 1000A’s Ottawa Division, Brisebois is a steward and an assistant customer service manager at Loblaws in Vanier. Read more…




“Pearl” Award Applications Now Being Accepted

March 12, 2010
The “Pearl” award was established in 2005 to recognize the valuable contributions of women members of UFCW Canada Local 1000A with a proven track record of commitment and dedication to improving the working lives of women, in particular to women members of Local 1000A. Pearl Sawyer was chosen as the first recipient of the award at the local’s women’s conference in November of 2005. Do you know a good candidate? Click here to download the application. Deadline for submission is May 14, 2010. The winner will be announced at the 2010 Stewards Conference.

Free Online Courses for UFCW Members and Families

March 23, 2009
A groundbreaking resource that provides free training and education opportunities for UFCW Canada members and their families. Read more…

The 2009 James A. Suffridge Scholarship

February 4, 2009
The UFCW International Union has administered this immensely popular scholarship fund for more than 45 years. Through the program, young UFCW members and their dependants have been recognized. The 2009 fund is now open and applications are available until March 15, 2009. The International union will award two scholarships to UFCW Canada members, worth up to $8,000 each. Click here to learn more. For other scholarship programs, click here.

UFCW - The Union for Sobeys Workers

February 4, 2009

 

 

 

UFCW Canada as launched a new website to assist and inform employees of Sobeys, Price Chopper and IGA of the benefits of being unionized. Should you have a friend or family member who works in one of these locations do them a favour and direct them to the “Union for Sobeys Workers” website.

 

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