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Little tins of mints Leukemia research fundraiser - available in peppermint or cinnamon - only a few left, now at $1 each.
Great size for your pocket or purse.
Contact the Saskatoon office or your Rep.

Union Made "Relentless" Wristbands
Only $2 each
Call the Saskatoon Office for details
All proceeds go to the UFCW Leukemia Research Fund

Last Updated 06/26/2009

News and Events

Happy Canada Day
Local 1400 wishes you a very happy Canada Day. As you celebrate our great county's birthday, embrace Canada's diverse cultures; this is what has made our country strong. UFCW is also a diverse union and our varied ethnicity continues to help UFCW grow and become stronger. Take pride in being a Canadian and UFCW member and remember to show dignity and respect for all, in your workplaces and communities.

A Day Celebrating Aboriginal Peoples
The story of Canada’s First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples is one of perseverance under immensely difficult circumstances. That perseverance led to the proclamation by Parliament of National Aboriginal Day.
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ANAVets Members in Moose Jaw Ratify Collective Agreement
Congratulations to the members of Local 1400 working at the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans Club (ANAVets) in Moose Jaw who ratified their Collective Agreement on June 1, 2009. Highlights of the new Agreement are posted on the Negotiations page.

2009 UFCW Scholarships
All UFCW Scholarships for Local 1400 members (some for children of members as well) are available for application. The deadline for all of the local's 2009 scholarships is June 30th. Please see the scholarship page for full details and forms.

Welcome to Local 1400’s Newest Members Working at Can Oat Milling
UFCW Local 1400 is proud to represent the members of Can Oat Milling located near Martensville. 36 members work in the flour milling industry at this unit’s location.

The members of UFCW Local 1400 would like to take the opportunity to welcome you. Your Representative is Brandi Tracksell Sampson. Please contact her with any questions, comments or suggestions you may have at 384.5787 ext 231, directly to her cell at 227.7546 or by email to brandi@ufcw1400.ca.

Securitas Members Reject Employer Offer
May 29, 2009 - Members of UFCW Local 1400 employed by Securitas Security have voted 94% against the employer’s offer on a new Collective Agreement in meetings that were held from May 20 to 28, 2009.

The members of this unit have also given a solid strike mandate of 91% in favor of strike action, supporting their Negotiation Committee in their efforts and sending a clear message to this employer that their offer simply is not acceptable.

The local will be in contact with this employer over the weekend in an attempt to set further bargaining dates to reach an acceptable Collective Agreement for these members. Further information will be posted as it becomes available.

Canadian Labour Congress Endorses Boycott of Old Dutch Snack Products
The Canadian Labour Congress has endorsed a national consumer boycott (excluding Quebec) of snack food products manufactured by Old Dutch Snack Foods Limited.
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George Semeniuk Classic Golf Tournament, Moose Jaw
Please note that the date for tournament has been changed to August 29, 2009. Entry forms will be available soon, please check back to this page under Calendar of Events below.

UFCW Saskatchewan Provincial Council Convention
April 2 and 3, 2009, marked the annual gathering of the United Food & Commercial Workers Provincial Council Convention.
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Coca-Cola Bottling Co (Regina) Ratifies Collective Agreement
Congratulations to the members of Local 1400 working at Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Regina who ratified their Collective Agreement on May 8, 2009. Highlights of the new Agreement are posted on the Negotiations page.

Great Western Brewery Ratifies Collective Agreement
Congratulations to the members of Local 1400 working at Great Western Brewery who ratified their Collective Agreement on May 4, 2009. Highlights of the new Agreement are posted on the Negotiations page.

200 Workers at XL Foods in Moose Jaw Receive Lay-off Notice
April 24, 2009 - Early this morning XL Foods made an announcement to all of their staff that the Moose Jaw plant will be on immediate lay-off for up to five months. The employer has indicated that this lay-off is taking place due to a shortage of cattle in Saskatchewan.

“This notice came as a complete shock to both the employees and the union” said UFCW Local 1400 President Norm Neault. “These members, whose Collective Agreement expired on January 31, 2009 have not received any indication during the negotiation process that there was any potential for plant slowdown.”

The employer ended bargaining discussions early on April 1 and cancelled scheduled dates for April 2 and 3, 2009 when the parties reached an impasse over the employer’s proposal to force employees to work up to eight hours of mandatory overtime per week.

Further bargaining dates are set for May 14 and 15, 2009 with the assistance of a Conciliation Officer from the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board.

“This layoff will come as a blow to not only these 200 workers and their families, but to the entire community of Moose Jaw. We will work with our members closely and help them in any way possible” commented Neault.

For more information please contact:
Norm Neault, President
UFCW Local 1400
306.384.5787

Class Hour Credits - Westfair Foods (Retail) Members
For any member working at Extra Foods (urban or rural), Real Canadian Wholesale Club, or Superstore in Saskatchewan please note

If you were hired prior to October 6, 2008, you should have received a class hour credit equal to your pay rate. If you did not, please contact your union Representative.

OR

If you have a class hour amount that does not correspond to your current rate of pay (as per the Collective Agreement) please contact your union Representative.

Members Working at Superstores in Saskatchewan Within the Front End Department Please Note:
The transition process of combing the Front-End departments is nearing completion.

Please contact your union Representative with any questions that you may have regarding this transition.

Westfair Retail Collective Agreements
Collective Agreements are now available for members working at Superstore, Extra Foods (urban and rural), and Real Canadian Wholesale Club. Please contact your Shop Steward or Representative for your copy.

Attention All UFCW Local 1400 members at Superstore, Extra Foods, & Real Canadian Wholesale Club
If you believe that you have not received your proper wage increases and/or class hours credit, please contact the union office immediately and ask to speak with your union representative at 384.5787 from within Saskatoon and area or toll free at 1.800.274.4036.
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