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 the fall. Further details will be communicated directly to Stewards. Stewards should ensure their contact information is up to date with the Union!
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.
The 2025 nomination window is now open until November 1! Nominate yourself or another member today. Click here for more.
Meet the 2024 winners of the Outstanding Member Achievement Awards!
Weeklong Paid Training Programs 2025
The 2025 Weeklong Paid Training programs
For full details, visit the Training & Education section to learn more about what these courses can offer you!
- Members’ Weeklong: October 20 – 24, 2025 (Application window closed July 11)
- Stewards’ Weeklong: November 17 – 21, 2025 (Application window closed August 8)
- Health & Safety Weeklong: November 17 – 21, 2025 (Application window closed August 8)
Only those selected to attend will receive confirmation. For more information, visit the Training & Education page.
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
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 took place on May 31, 2025 at the Lionhead Golf & Country Club in Brampton.
Find the 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.
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.
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.
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.