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Assisted Living Workers Deserve Better!
Earlier today, President Traeger sent a letter to Premier Pallister to call for a $5 hourly wage increase for assisted living workers during this pandemic,…
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Applying for EI during Covid-19
It’s a difficult time for many working people in Canada, and all over the world right now. Workers who are still on the job are…
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Close Call at Maple Leaf Brandon
Last night, the union was informed about a positive case of COVID-19 in a security guard who worked at the plant. The good news for…
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Now is ‘still’ the time to be kind!
As we head into the long weekend (even though it hardly feels like it), workers on the frontlines of this pandemic are still doing their…
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Taxes on bonus pay and the CERB
For anyone who is taking the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), you will have to pay tax on that income next year when you file…
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UFCW Local 832 calls on Loblaw and the Province of Manitoba to Cancel No Tax Sale on Non-Essential Goods
UFCW Local 832 has been informed by representatives of Loblaw that their Superstores in Manitoba will be having a “No Tax Sale” from April 24th…
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Customers Need to Smarten Up
Workers on the frontlines of this pandemic are doing their part to make sure everyone gets the food and supplies they need from retail stores…
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UFCW 832 – Once Again – Calls for Presumptive Coverage for Workers on the Frontlines
Earlier today, President Jeff Traeger sent a letter to the CEO of Workers Compensation of Manitoba (WCB), the Finance Minister and the Chairperson of the…
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Temporary Closure of Winnipeg Office
Dear Member, Yesterday the Government of Manitoba issued an order that all “non-critical” businesses including Unions must close for a minimum two-week period which means…
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We’re all in this together
First of all, we want to once again thank all workers in the food production, food distribution warehousing, grocery retail, hospitality, security, personal care and assisted living,…