Québec City – February 11, 2019 – UFCW Canada Local 501 members working at Taxis Coop Québec have ratified a new collective agreement that provides wage increases, double time provisions, a new paid holiday, and more.
“Improved mental health support systems and pathways, a new correctional facility to replace the HMP, additional health professional staff, improved training, and increased staff allocations and presence are all things that need to be implemented to improve the outcomes of our correctional facilities.” — Jerry Earle, NAPE President
Members of the NBU/NUPGE care about their work and their fellow New Brunswickers.
REMINDER Join UWOSA for our Annual Winter Luncheon
You are invited: Annual UWOSA Winter Luncheon (formerly known as Valentine's Day Lunch)
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Great Hall, Somerville House
How to Pick up Your Ticket:
Please pick up your ticket in the UWOSA office, UCC room 255 from:
Noon – 2:00 p.m. on Friday February 8, 2019 OR
Noon to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 2019
Please bring your Western ONECard with you.
If you are unable to pick up your ticket, please email your Area Steward for assistance.
Dietary Requirements: If you have any special dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, etc.), please email great.hall.catering@uwo.ca by February 8th with the subject “UWOSA Lunch” and which seating you plan to attend (Noon to 1 p.m. or 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.).
Winter Luncheon Menu:
Salad: Market greens with two types of dressing; rolls and butter
Entrée: Lasagna (beef or vegetarian)
Dessert: White & Chocolate Cupcakes with Blue or White Icing Topped with Sprinkles
Drinks: Fire Roasted Fair Trade Coffee (regular and decaf), tea, fruit punch
UWOSA Charity: UWOSA will collect items and monetary donations for Ronald McDonald House (https://www.rmhc-swo.ca/). Some wish list items include:
Members are welcome to bring their donations with then when they come to pick-up their ticket, or they can bring it to the luncheon, or drop it off at the UWOSA Office in UCC 255.
We look forward to seeing you there!
UWOSA Annual Luncheon FAQs:
1. Q: I took a ticket for lunch, but now I cannot go. What do I do with my ticket?
A: Please contact Jen Heidenheim at jenh@uwosa.ca and then return your ticket to the UWOSA office, Room 255 UCC.
2. Q: I work at Victoria Hospital. How can I pick up my ticket?
A: Please contact Mia Valastro in the UWOSA office at 519.661.3028 for further instructions.
3. Q: I am not a Steward. Can I still pick up tickets for my department?
A: Yes, you can. Please bring a list of members in alphabetical order (by last name) to one of the Ticket Distribution dates above.
4. Q: I have a special dietary requirement. Can I send this to UWOSA?
A: Please send all dietary requirements directly to Great Hall Catering by February 8, 2019.
5. Q: I am very new to UWOSA. Can I still come to the luncheon?
A: Yes, you can. Please contact Mia at the UWOSA office at ext.85089 for assistance.
6. Q: I am on a paid leave. May I still come to the luncheon?
A: Yes, you can. Please contact Mia in the UWOSA office at ext. 85089 for assistance.
7. Q: I will not be on campus during the ticket distribution. What do I do?
A: Contact Mia in the UWOSA office at ext. 85089 for assistance.
8. Q: I have retired from Western. Can I come to the luncheon?
A: No, I am sorry, you cannot. The luncheon is only for active UWOSA members.
9. Q: I am on secondment from UWOSA, can I attend the lunch?
A: It depends, please call Mia Valastro in the UWOSA Office at 519.661.3028 for assistance.
Toronto – February 9, 2019 – On February 14, activists can show their heart and share their solidarity for a better future for First Nations children, and for justice and safety for women and girls.
Saskatoon, Sask. – February 8, 2019 – Striking UFCW Local 1400 members at Saskatoon Co-op are holding strong on the picket line thanks to an outpouring of support from the Saskatoon community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) President Marc Perrone released the following statement in response to a new report that Amazon is reconsidering its plan to establish a new campus in New York City.
“It is outrageous that Amazon is now essentially threatening New York City taxpayers to pay for its new headquarters or else it will leave town. Multibillion-dollar corporations and billionaires like Jeff Bezos should not be threatening New Yorkers or expect any American taxpayers to foot the bill for opening a new headquarters – whether it’s in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, or anywhere else. Why should we subsidize the creation of 25,000 Amazon jobs when Amazon’s entire business model seeks to eliminate millions of retail jobs? The last thing we, as taxpayers, should ever be asked to pay for is the destruction of our own jobs.”
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The UFCW is the largest private sector union in the United States, representing 1.3 million professionals and their families in grocery stores, meatpacking, food processing, retail shops and other industries.
Our members help put food on our nation’s tables and serve customers in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Learn more about the UFCW at www.ufcw.org.
In the MUHC P3 case, the secrecy surrounding privatization schemes may have been the getaway car that allows those responsible for paying the bribe to escape.
"This poll backs up what we've been saying for months: British Columbians want answers." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
Congratulations to Manitoba’s Cardiology Technologists. For more information about cardiology technology please visit the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists and Manitoba Association of Cardiology Technologists websites.
