Below is a collection of UFCW 832’s media during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 12 – CBC Podcast
June 3 – Pallister announces one-time bonus payment for low-wage front-line workers
June 2 – Long list of front-line workers to receive top-up cheques in Manitoba
May 28 – Temporary wage increase for grocery store workers should be permanent, say unions
May 27 – Loblaw extends temporary pay increase to June 13, workers say it’s not long enough
May 17 – Security guard at Brandon Maple Leaf Foods plant tests positive for COVID-19
May 17 – Security guard at Brandon meat plant tests positive for COVID-19
May 16 – Maple Leaf contractor tests positive for COVID-19
May 16 – Bonus question: Which workers should get a share of Manitoba’s $120M ‘risk payment’ fund?
May 13 – Front-line Manitoba COVID-19 workers to get one-time ‘risk payment’
May 13 – Labour, business will have say in $120-M wage top-up for essential workers: premier
May 7 – Physical distancing a challenge in the tight confines of commercial kitchens, workers say
April 29 – Eager employees anticipate their return to work, but how safe will it be?
April 29 – Manitobans most vulnerable to severe COVID-19 outcomes wary about returning to work
April 28 – Manitoba Workers Are Worried About Outbreaks at Big Meat Processing Plants
April 27 – Patience, respect crucial during stressful times
April 25 – Changing the way we shop
April 24 – ‘Worst scenario I’ve seen in decades’ for Manitoba producers as demand disappears: Pork Council GM
April 22 – Union calls on Loblaw to cancel ‘no tax’ event due to crowd concerns
April 22 – ‘Reckless and Irresponsible’: Union Calls on Superstore to Cancel ‘No-Tax’ Event
April 20 – Advocate says it’s time for food and grocery workers to be treated like heroes
April 18 – Post-pandemic, advocates hope to see ‘new appreciation,’ support for gig and low-wage workers
April 14 – S. Dakota pork plant hit; area producers take precautions
April 11 – Union confirms McCain layoffs in Carberry
April 9 – Retail workers’ union calls for standardized social distancing (Scroll to the bottom)
April 8 – Customers adjusting as grocery stores beef up measures to prevent spread of COVID-19
April 6 – Shoppers say physical distancing left up to them at busy grocery stores
April 4 – Grocery customers follow guidelines
April 3 – Union calls on customers to stop ‘bullying’ grocery store workers
March 27 – ‘Please pay attention’: unions issue public plea to protect front-line workers
March 25 – Higher pay for grocery employees deserved but doesn’t go far enough, says union president
March 24 – UFCW members gain wage premiums, more safety protections at Olymel, Cargill, Maple Leaf Foods
March 24 – Grocery stores stepping up safety measures, including protective screens, amidst COVID-19 pandemic
March 19 – Declare grocery store staff essential, provide access to protective gear, Manitoba union says