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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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EPIC St. Malo Secures 3% Wage Increase and Higher Premiums for Members
Congratulations to the UFCW Local 832 members at EPIC St. Malo for ratifying their new two-year collective agreement. EPIC St. Malo members, who support clients…
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UFCW Members at Chalet Malouin Ratify New Collective Agreement
Workers at Chalet Malouin, a seniors retirement home, ratified their new one-year collective bargaining agreement this week. In addition to a 1.5% wage increase, the…
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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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Ratification Vote for BIMBO Canada (Formerly Canada Bread)
Voting is taking place now By now you should have received a ballot along with a ratification document and instructions on how to vote in…
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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…