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100 Years of Solidarity CD Renews Labour Songs Legacy 27 Aug 2013 | 06:27 pm
Toronto – August 27, 2013 – UFCW Canada, the leading voice for workers in Canada, has released 100 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY — a new CD compilation of labour songs written and performed by a new generation ...
New webCampus certificate program: Media and Communications Specialist 26 Aug 2013 | 09:21 pm
Toronto – August 26, 2013 – UFCW Canada's groundbreaking education and training program, webCampus, is proud to offer a free new certificate program beginning this fall. The 120-hour Media and Communi...
Run away, run away: Harper prorogues Parliament 23 Aug 2013 | 08:27 pm
Ottawa – August 23, 2013 – There is a scene in the satirical movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail featuring the so-called brave knight Sir Robin who said "When danger reared its ugly head, He bravely...
Run away, run away: Harper prorogues Parliament 23 Aug 2013 | 08:27 pm
Ottawa – August 23, 2013 – There is a scene in the satirical movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail featuring the so-called brave knight Sir Robin who said "When danger reared its ugly head, He bravely...
UFCW activists join joyful tribute to Jack Layton 23 Aug 2013 | 07:27 pm
Toronto - August 23, 2013 - UFCW activists joined hundreds of other labour allies, friends, everyday Torontonians, and family members of the late Jack Layton for the unveiling of a statue which honour...
New webCampus certificate program: Human Rights Advocate 22 Aug 2013 | 07:33 pm
Toronto – August 22, 2013 – UFCW Canada's groundbreaking education and training program, webCampus, is excited to offer a free new certification program beginning this fall. The 150-hour Human Rights ...
UFCW activists hold the line with striking Wing's workers 22 Aug 2013 | 12:44 am
Toronto - August 21, 2013 - UFCW Canada activists from across the Toronto area joined workers on the picket line at Wing's Food Products on Wednesday, to support UFCW Canada Local 175 members who have...
CNC solidarity with UFCW strengthened at 7th Regular Convention 21 Aug 2013 | 09:20 pm
Chicago – August 21, 2013 – The leader of Mexico's National Farm Workers' Confederation (CNC) recently led a delegation to the UFCW 7th Regular Convention in Chicago to discuss the issues of Mexican m...
Canada's best union wraps up first phase of 2013 Youth Internship Program 20 Aug 2013 | 05:47 pm
Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. – August 20, 2013 – UFCW Canada’s premier youth training and education program, the Youth Internship Program (YIP), recently wrapped up its 2013 sessions with stops in all f...
By the Numbers: Youth unemployment and underemployment in Canada, around the world 17 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Toronto – August 17, 2013 – The global youth unemployment rate, estimated at 12.6% or 73 million in 2013, has reached an alarming level. Secure, full-time, good jobs – once a norm for previous generat...
