We regretfully announce that Rob Hilliard, a lifelong activist and leader in Manitoba’s labour movement, passed away yesterday. Rob was relentless in defending workers, fighting for their rights and working…
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On July 29, 2021, UFCW Local 832 members from Red River Co-op in Lorette voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement.  “This was an excellent negotiating committee to…
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UFCW Local 832 members from Sobeys Extra ratified an updated agreement on July 28, 2021 that will see all employees benefit from retroactive pay or a signing bonus.   The new…
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Late last year, the Pallister government repealed the Retail Business Hours of Operation Act, allowing retail businesses to treat Sunday like any other day of business and schedule workers into…
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UFCW Local 832 members at Burntwood Legion in Thompson will be returning to work once COVID restrictions ease with a new three-year collective bargaining agreement which they ratified on Tuesday,…
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After two long days of bargaining, UFCW 832 members from the Town of Virden ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  Other agreement highlights include: Wage…
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To date we have had three days of bargaining. Although progress was slow to start we picked up momentum on day three. We are planning to be back at the…
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June 18, 2021 –  The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 832 congratulates Beatrice Bruske who was elected President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). Bea, along with her…
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On June 2, 2021, Life’s Journey members in both the office and front lines ratified separate but impactful 1.5 year collective bargaining agreements with meaningful wins.  Contract highlights include: A…
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UFCW Canada has partnered with the Faster Together campaign to encourage Canadians to get vaccinated as soon as they can. Getting vaccinated ensures we can all safely return to the…
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