Events
2025 Stewards’ Training
This year, UFCW Locals 175 & 633 Stewards will have the opportunity to take a one-day training cell training session in or near their community. These sessions will take place in either the spring or the fall. Further details to be announced. Stewards should ensure their contact information is up to date with the Union!
Annual Golf Tournament for the LLSC
31/05/2025
UFCW Locals 175 & 633 hosts an annual golf tournament to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).
The 2025 tournament will take place on May 31, 2025 at the Lionhead Golf & Country Club in Brampton.
For full details visit the Golf Tournament Registration page! Please note that registration is now closed for the tournament.
2025 Solidarity Scholarships
Applications for the 2025 Solidarity Scholarships will open June 1, 2025. For more information in the meantime, visit our Training & Education section to learn more.
Injured Workers Day
01/06/2025
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.
Join us and help us stand up for the rights of Injured Workers!
2025 marks the first year that the Ontario government is officially recognizing Injured Workers Day, and there are a number of events planned by groups leading up to and on the day of.
Events Prior to June 1
- Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
Book launch for “Who Killed Sir William” by Steve Mantis and Marion Endicott
United Steelworkers Hall
25 Cecil Street, Toronto - Thursday, May 29 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Justice For Injured Workers Event hosted by Durham Regional Labour Council
IBEW East Hall
1001 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa
- Friday, May 30 at 10 a.m.
Flag raising and proclamation at City Hall
Thunder Bay City Hall - Saturday, May 31 at 4 p.m.
Women of Inspiration Vigil
Virtual: Visit the Injured Workers Online page for more info.
Sunday, June 1 Injured Workers Day Events:
- London: Victoria Park (Northwest Corner) – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Peterborough: Millennium Park (north end of pathway) – Noon
- Toronto: Queen’s Park – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Windsor: Flagpole at the corner of Ouellette & Tecumseh – 11 a.m.
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.
Meet the 2024 winners of the Outstanding Member Achievement Awards!
Look for this year’s nomination window to open August 1, 2025. Find more information here.
Labour Day 2025
02/09/2024
Mark your calendars for September 1, 2025, and keep an eye out on your workplace bulletin board starting in the summer for posters on events happening in your area.
We’ll update this space as details become available. All events take place on Monday, September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified.
Check out photos from Labour Day 2024 on our Facebook and Instagram pages!
Weeklong Paid Training Programs 2025
Stay tuned for more information on the annual Weeklong Paid Training for 2025!
Visit the Training & Education section to learn more about what these courses can offer you!
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.