Welcome to United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1400's website, representing members from across Saskatchewan. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!!

Scholarship Deadline May 31

The clock is ticking for members and their chilren to apply for our numerous scholarship opportunities. Thousands of dollars to be awarded to succussful applicants. Click on Education above, then Scholarships for more information.

Saskatoon Co-op Ratifies

The members from the Saskatoon Cooperative Ltd. ratified their new 4 year collective agreement on May 1, 2013. The Saskatoon Coop employs approximately 1,000 employees with plans to expand throughout the city in the future.

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Another Hotel Votes Union Yes

On March 26, Country Inn & Suites (in Regina) employees became the newest members of Local 1400. Welcome to UFCW!

Westfair/Loblaw Negotiations Have Arrived

On April 9 the bargaining committee for the Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Real Canadian Superstores and Extra Foods (urban and rural) and the employer's bargaining committee began negotiations for the contracts which have expired on March 26, 2013. To keep up to date on the process, click on Member Services at the top of this page, and follow Negotiation Updates.
 

Stop the Attack

Tell the senate to stop Bill C-377! With over 25,000 unions and labour organizations in Canada, the government will have to spend huge amounts of money to process the financial information that Bill C-377 requires to be disclosed. Read more...

 


Benefits Increased

All members enrolled in the Sask. UFCW Dental Benefit Plan can now benefit from an increase in the yearly maximum claim from $1800 to $2000. As well, Westfair (part-time) employees have had benefit increases for sick time, prescription drug coverage, and NEW Ambulance and Paramedical services. For more information, click on Member Benefits above.

Balancing Work and Family

The UFCW Guide to Bargaining for Work-Family Issues has just been released.The guide was developed by the National Council Women’s Advisory Committee to help UFCW Canada activists and negotiating committee members strengthen the family friendly language in their collective bargaining agreements — to gain additional protections needed for a healthy work and life balance, and strong contract language that prioritizes the needs of modern workers and family providers. Read more...

 

Your Benefits - Cut off?

If you a member, and you have a NEW Social Insurance Number (SIN), because of your citizenship status, contact us immediately at 1-800-274-4036 ext. 221. Your benefits may cease if your SIN has changed, depending on your workplace.