UFCW LOCAL 401

The latest news story I wrote for @ABWorker

Are FreshCo and Sobeys really separate? We don’t think so. UFCW 401 is asking the Alberta Labour Relations Board to recognize them as one employer just like @UFCW1518 won in BC. Workers are stronger when we unite. Read more: gounion.ca/news/freshco-a…

Marching with #UFCW401 members in Calgary, we stood for joy, justice, and 2SLGBTQ+ rights. Pride is resistance. Pride is political. So are we. #PrideIsPolitical #UnionStrong 🏳️‍🌈✊

Here's a piece of literature by me, suitable for seventeen-year-olds in Alberta schools, unlike -- we are told -- The Handmaid's Tale. (Sorry, kids; your Minister of Education thinks you are stupid babies.) John and Mary were both very, very good children. They never picked their noses or had bowel movements or zits. They grew up and married each other, and produced five perfect children without ever having sex. Although they claimed to be Christian, they paid no attention to what Jesus actually said about the poor and the Good Samaritan and forgiving your enemies and such; instead, they practised selfish rapacious capitalism, because they worshipped Ayn Rand. (Though they ignored the scene in The Fountainhead where “welcomed rape” is advocated, because who wants to dwell, and also that would have involved sex and would de facto be pornographic. Well, it kind of is, eh?) Oh, and they never died, because who wants to dwell on, you know, death and corpses and yuk? So they lived happily ever after. But while they were doing that The Handmaid’s Tale came true and Danielle Smith found herself with a nice new blue dress but no job. The end.

Safeway workers in Alberta took the message all the way to Sobeys’ backyard in Nova Scotia. Why? Because the company’s rolling back wages and threatening jobs while raking in $160 million in 3 months. gounion.ca/news/truck-you…

At UFCW Local 401, women are the strength of our union. On #WomensEqualityDay we honour their leadership on shop floors, in care homes, and beyond. Our Women’s Committee keeps pushing for equity, fairness and respect, every day. Read: gounion.ca/news/honouring…

Canada needs a multi-sector nation-building industrial strategy to beat Trump & come out stronger. That starts with a fundamental principle: You want to sell in Canada? You have to build in Canada. ⁦@Lanampayne⁩ brings the 🔥⁦ to @UniforTheUnion⁩’s convention #canlab

✊ CUPE has reached a tentative agreement with Air Canada. All CUPE rallies are cancelled until further notice. Huge thanks to OSBCU members who showed up in solidarity with AC flight attendants. Together, we are stronger!

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the impact of the strike. Timing - 2:35 bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/tr…

Empire/Sobeys made $148.9M in 3 months. Safeway workers? Wages rolled back, FreshCo conversions and pay threats. Bargaining starts September 30. It’s time to fight back. #FairCheckout #SayItToSobeys #UnionStrong

“Dangerously short sighted.” That’s how the President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan, describes the Alberta government’s new COVID-19 vaccination strategy. - See the coverage of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on Global News. globalnews.ca/news/11330076/…

Big win! Congrats @UFCW1518 your strength is inspiring. Taking notes! #UnionStrong

401’s newest members displayed genuine eagerness, sharing valuable ideas, and insightful suggestions focused on ensuring a seamless transition to UFCW Local 401. gounion.ca/news/getting-t…

Thanks for all you do, Dr. Gabriel and Dr. Annalee! We appreciate you.

🚨 New @TheRealNews 🚨 I talk with James Russwurm about working conditions for testers/developers in the video game industry & about how James & his coworkers formed Canada's first video game worker union @UFCWCanada @ufcw401 @KWSUnited therealnews.com/canada-game-de…

Happy Father's Day to all the hardworking UFCW 401 dads out there! We celebrate you for your dedication! Working for stronger union solidarity means fighting for better wages, benefits and working conditions for all workers. That's how we create happier and healthier families.

We're looking for volunteers with diverse lived experiences, people of colour, and trans and gender-diverse folks to assist with #Pride events across Alberta. In the link below, you can find local events and volunteer. gounion.ca/support-pride2…

⏲️⏲️⏲️ It’s not too late! There’s ONE HOUR LEFT to choose your Alberta. What are you waiting for? Get out there and cast your ballot before polls close at 8pm. Find your polling station here: vote.gounion.ca ⏲️⏲️⏲️