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September 09, 2021 09:00 ET | Source: UFCW Canada Local 1006A

UFCW 1006A Shocked by Loblaw’s Shameful Decision to Not Recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a Statutory Holiday

TORONTO, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Canada Local 1006A is shocked by Loblaw’s decision to not recognize September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a statutory...
May 07, 2019 08:00 ET | Source: UFCW Canada Local 1006A

Workers at Maple Leaf Foods Vote 98% in Favour of Strike Action; Plant Set to Close in 2021

TORONTO, May 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a vote held on April 27, UFCW Canada Local 1006A members working at Maple Leaf Foods voted 98% in favour of taking strike action to get a fair contract. ...
February 16, 2019 22:17 ET | Source: UFCW Canada Local 1006A

Workers at Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer in Cornwall End Labour Dispute

CORNWALL, Ontario, Feb. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Canada Local 1006A members working at Baxtrom's Your Independent Grocer (YIG) in Cornwall, Ontario voted to accept the latest company offer,...
November 26, 2018 20:53 ET | Source: UFCW Canada Local 1006A

Maple Leaf Foods consolidating plants: More than 1,400 unionized employees to be affected

TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a meeting on Monday, November 26, Maple Leaf Foods announced plans to consolidate its Ontario plants by 2022. This consolidation will result in the...
November 23, 2018 06:30 ET | Source: UFCW Canada Local 1006A

Workers at Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer in Cornwall on Strike for Fairness

CORNWALL, Nov. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Canada Local 1006A members working at Baxtrom's Your Independent Grocer in Cornwall, Ontario will be on strike on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 7...