Click on the button to the right “Worker Discomfort Survey” to participate in an on-line survey. You will be helping your union determine the types of discomfort members are experiencing and what aspects of their work may be causing it. Be sure to enter the contest to win a 2010 fundraising cash calendar upon completion of the survey. 

Preparations for the upcoming Loblaw, RCSS and Great Food Stores negotiations have begun. The current contract expires on July 1, 2010. A “contract proposal package” has been prepared. If you are a member working in one of the above noted locations, please take the time to download a copy of the package, complete the questionnaire and return it to the union office as soon as possible. The bargaining unit’s contract proposals will be drafted from your input on the questionnaire. Download package.

A flu outbreak does not affect your workplace rights. As a worker in Ontario, you always have the right to work in a safe and healthy environment. The Occupational Health and Safety Act gives you certain fundamental rights. Learn more…

It was with great pleasure that Rehya Yazbek presented Leona Turcotte with the 2009 "Pearl Award" at the local union's annual steward's conference in Niagara Falls. The "Pearl Sawyer Award" is presented annually to a woman member of UFCW Canada Local 1000A, in recognition of her contributions to other members, the labour movement and her community. Recipients are selected by the WIN executive based on completed nomination forms. Read more...

Kretschmar Member, Mary Joe Eaton -
"Helping to Find a Cure"

October 2009

Mary Joe Eaton, a UFCW Canada, Local 1000A
member from Kretschmar Foods Inc., was awarded
the "Helping to Find a Cure" award, on October 3,
2009, Read more....

For $20 You will be Helping to Find a Cure -
2010 Cash Calendar

The 2010 "Cash Calendar" in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada is here. Nearly $20,000 has been awarded in cash prizes from the 2009 calendars. With the assistance of the members, Local 1000A contributed over $14,000 from the sale of those calendars. Help us reach our goal of $20,000 in 2010.

2009 top calendar sellers win cash! Read more...

Ontario acts on workplace violence in wake of UFCW Canada campaign

April 30, 2009

After intensive lobbying from UFCW Canada and other labour affiliates, the Ontario government has tabled legislation to protect workers from harassment and violence. Bill 168 is an Act which would amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace and other matters. Read more…

Immigrants are not the Problem - They are Part of the Solution

April 13, 2009

UFCW Canada has launched a dynamic national campaign called “Less Blame-More Solutions”. Join UFCW Canada and stand up against the Conservatives and Liberals who blame immigrant and migrant communities for their parties’ poor economic policies.
Read more and send a message to the Conservative Minister of Immigration Jason Kenney and the Liberal and NDP immigration critics.

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…

Stop the Discrimination Now!

March 3, 2009

Discrimination is alive and well in the Employment Standards Act (ESA)! Students under the age of 18, working a maximum of 28 hours a week will make up to $800 less per year. Help close the gap between the general minimum wage and the student minimum wage. 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

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