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Prison sentence for workplace death sends message to all employers: UFCW Eastern Provinces Council

Fredericton, N.B. – Sept. 14, 2023 – On September 12th, members of the UFCW Eastern Provinces Council (EPC) attended the sentencing of Jason King to a three-year prison sentence for criminal negligence causing the death of 18-year-old worker Michael Anthony Henderson.

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EPC takes part in historic UFCW 9th Regular Convention

Halifax – May 4, 2023 – Members of UFCW Eastern Provinces Council (EPC) made their way to Las Vegas, Nevada to participate and share their voice as part of the UFCW Canada contingent to the union’s 9th Regular International Convention.

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UFCW 1288P Executive Board begins new four-year term

The UFCW Canada Eastern Provinces Council Local 1288P executive board began its latest four-year term.

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Cavendish Farms Negotiation Updates – January 27, 2023

As you know, we met with the employer in a last bid to avoid going to a strike vote. I am glad to say we were able to negotiate a recommended offer of settlement to bring back to you with significant further improvements.

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Food manufacturing members at Pepsico Beverages secure new contract – UFCW 1288P

Moncton, N.B. – April 13, 2023 – UFCW 1288P members working at Pepsico Beverages across five New Brunswick locations (Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Grand Falls and Bathurst) recently secured a new collective agreement that improves wages, sick leave, contract language and more.

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Hospitality members at the Best Western Plus Moncton achieve first contract – UFCW 1288P

Moncton, N.B. – April 13, 2023 – UFCW 1288P members at the Best Western Plus Moncton are celebrating a first contract victory after ratifying a new collective agreement that increases wages, premiums, sick days and more.

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UFCW Eastern Provinces Council at the 2023 National Defence Fund Convention

Winnipeg – July 19, 2023 – Members of the UFCW Canada Eastern Provinces Council attended this year’s National Defence Fund (NDF) Convention held in Winnipeg.

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UFCW activists celebrate Labour Day across the Atlantic Provinces

Halifax – September 6, 2022 – UFCW Canada activists in Atlantic Canada celebrated solidarity and resilience with the return of in-person Labour Day festivities for the first time in three years.

UFCW EPC activists loud and proud at Halifax Pride Parade

Halifax Prid 2022 Halifax – July 20, 2022 – Activists from the UFCW Canada Eastern Provinces Council (EPC) joined tens of thousands of participants from across the region for the 35th Annual Halifax Pride Parade, held on July 16.

Day of Mourning Ceremony – April 28

Day of Mourning Ceremony – April 28 Halifax – May 4, 2022 – There was a moment of silence at the Day of Mourning ceremony on April 28, held at the UFCW Eastern Provinces Council (EPC) Education Conference in Halifax, in honour of one of own members, the late Paul Godin.