Events
2026 Stewards’ Seminars
The weekend Steward Seminars are back for 2026! This year, UFCW Locals 175 & 633 Stewards will have the opportunity to take a two-day training at six seminars happening this Spring. Invitations will go out by mail to Stewards. Please make sure your contact information is up to date with the Union.
RSI Day
28/02/2026
Every year, health and safety activists commemorate Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day.
RSIs, also called Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), are a family of painful disorders that can affect the nerves, muscles, and tendons through the body. That includes the neck, shoulders, upper and lower back, chest, arms, and hands.
There is a strong link between MSDs and known workplace risk factors and hazards, and workers across all industries can suffer from these often debilitating disorders.
Visit the Health & Safety section of our Downloads page to view information on RSIs.
If you believe that pain or an injury is work-related, make sure you speak to your doctor. For more information on filing a workplace injury claim, visit our Injured Workers section.
National Day of Mourning
28/04/2026
In December 1990, the federal government passed the Workers Mourning Day Act, establishing April 28 as a National Day of Mourning.
And while remember and honour those who have lost their lives or who have been forever affected by workplace injuries and illnesses, we must also find renewed purpose and strength in the fight for better workplace health and safety.
Find photos from ceremonies held across the province during the 2025 National Day of Mourning on our Facebook page.
Every worker deserves to go home healthy at the end of the day.
Annual Golf Tournament for the LLSC
UFCW Locals 175 & 633 hosts an annual golf tournament to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).
The 2026 Tournament announcement will be in early spring!
Find the 2025 tournament recap and photos here! Thank you to everyone for your continued support for the LLSC.
Injured Workers Day
01/06/2026
Each year on June 1, we mark Injured Workers’ Day and pay respect to the hundreds of workers who have died or become injured while working on their job sites. Injured Workers Day is an opportunity to recognize the individuals who have suffered injuries and fatalities as a result of their workplace conditions.
We must stand together to acknowledge and support the workers who have lost their lives or been seriously injured as a result of hazardous workplaces. The day is an opportunity to collectively demand the provincial government ensure that workers’ safety is a priority and to pass legislation that ensures the well-being of every worker in the province. Together, we can save lives and prevent workplace injuries.
Across the country, Unions, injured workers and other activists rally to help bring awareness to injured workers and the struggles they face in getting fair compensation for their injuries and illnesses. Annual events include overnight vigils, rallies, marches, guest speakers, and panel discussions.
2025 marks the first year that the Ontario government is officially recognizing Injured Workers Day.
Thank you to all who joined us this year to help us stand up for the rights of Injured Workers! Find photos from June 1, 2025 events here on our Instagram page.
Join Your Union For Pride
See you in 2026!
Toronto Pride
Thank you to everyone who came out to the UFCW booth at the StreetFair and the Toronto Pride Parade this year! We had a blast and hope you did too! Check out a quick video from the Pride Parade on our YouTube channel.
Ottawa/Capital Pride
Thank you to those who joined us at Fierté dans la Capital Pride in Ottawa. We got some great photos that you can check out on Facebook and Instagram.
Solidarity Scholarships
Applications for the 2025 Solidarity Scholarships are now closed!
Visit our Training & Education page for more information. Deadline for applications was August 1, 2025. Watch for the 2026 applications to open next April.
Outstanding Member Achievement Awards
UFCW Locals 175 & 633 awards four Outstanding Member Achievement Awards every year. There are four nomination categories and the winner of each receives $500.
The categories are:
- Demonstrating outstanding contributions to the community;
- Manifesting leadership and advancement of the UFCW;
- Dedicating themselves to fundraising for Leukemia research, or;
- Enhancing & achieving improvements in health & safety (including WSIB) for their workplace.
Look for the 2026 nomination window to open on August 1. Nominate yourself or another member today.
2025 winners will be announced soon!
Labour Day 2026
07/09/2026
See you on September 7, 2026!
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Labour Day in 2025! For photos and links to more coverage, head over to our blog.
Weeklong Paid Training Programs 2026
Details for this year’s weeklong programs will be available mid-way through 2026.
Note that only those selected to attend will receive confirmation. For more information, visit the Training & Education page.