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October 20, 2021 17:53 ET | Source: UFCW Canada

Human decency prevails with announcement of forthcoming legislation, but more action urgently needed, says UFCW Canada union

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Government of Ontario has announced its intention to introduce first of its kind legislation that will make it unlawful for businesses to restrict...
February 11, 2021 15:06 ET | Source: UFCW Canada

Uber once again slams the door on workers’ rights

TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an about-face move that undermines the union drive by Toronto-area Uber limousine drivers, Uber has introduced Premier – competing with its own Uber...
June 26, 2020 16:03 ET | Source: UFCW Canada

UFCW Canada welcomes Supreme Court ruling deeming Uber arbitration process invalid

TORONTO, June 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Canada) welcomes today’s Supreme Court of Canada ruling that Uber’s mandatory arbitration process is...
June 04, 2020 12:00 ET | Source: UFCW Canada

Toronto Uber drivers one step closer to unionizing

TORONTO, June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Canada), the union for Uber drivers in Canada, will be participating in an Ontario Labour Relations...
January 13, 2020 05:00 ET | Source: UFCW Canada

Toronto Uber drivers first to apply for unionization in Canada

TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Canada) has applied to the Ontario Labour Relations Board to unionize Uber Black limousine and SUV...
June 26, 2019 14:19 ET | Source: UFCW Canada

Toronto Uber drivers join UFCW Canada, calling for fair pay, respect

TORONTO, June 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amidst a major unionization drive that has seen hundreds of Uber drivers in Toronto join UFCW Canada, Uber drivers and their union held a media conference...