Honoring National Ribbon Skirt Day! We celebrate the strength, resilience, and cultural pride of Indigenous people. Ribbon skirts are powerful expressions of identity, history and resistance. We stand in solidarity with Indigenous members and affirm that Indigenous culture belongs in every space.

To all UFCW Local 247 members out there, we wish you a safe and happy New Years celebration!

To all our members who celebrate, have a Merry Christmas! A big thank you to those UFCW Local 247 members who are working this Christmas or who, because of their work, are unable to be with their loved ones this holiday season.

To all our members who celebrate, have a Merry Christmas! A big thank you to those UFCW Local 247 members who are working this Christmas or who, because of their work, are unable to be with their loved ones this holiday season.

As we continue through this season of great importance to many of our members from many faiths and traditions, we wish you all safe and healthy holidays!

Big smiles, holiday cheer, and plenty of movie magic filled our Children’s Christmas Movie Events across the province! Thank you to all the union families who joined us and helped kick off the holiday season in such a fun and festive way.

Migration is a profound expression of courage and hope, and it is most often not a choice at all. To leave one's home - for work or for safety - is an incredibly difficult experience, one that is conveniently overlooked in the narratives being spun to foment division among working people.

Happy Hannukah to all our members and friends who celebrate!

On this International Day for Human Rights, let us be reminded that labour rights are human rights. A moment that captured that sentiment for us this year was when thousands of workers across BC participated in actions to defend and promote their rights. Photo credit: BCGEU

Thank-you to everyone who helped make this year’s Shoe Memorial meaningful. Your donations, stories, volunteer time, and support helped us honour women and gender-diverse people lost to violence. We’re grateful to all who stood with us and helped keep this important work alive.

Each December 6th, UFCW Local 247 and UFCW Local 1518 commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women by holding a Shoe Memorial, a powerful public display and reminder of how so many women and girls continue to be killed as a result of gender-based violence.

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we join with other organizations around the world in fostering disability inclusive workplaces.

What a delightful evening at the UFCW Local 247 Children's Christmas Party at Burnaby Village! Last night's atmosphere was bursting with holiday cheer, and it warmed our hearts to see so many joyful faces as we celebrate this magical season! 🎄✨ #UFCW247

The dates 🗓️ and times ⌚ have been set for our 2026 Telephone Town Hall General Membership Meetings! 💙 Learn more: www.ufcw247.com/telephone-to...

Our next Telephone Townhall General Membership Meeting is happening tonight at ⌚ 7 PM PST!

Today we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, an opportunity to remember the trans people we have lost to transphobic, transmisogynistic, and racist violence, and to support the trans community.

This week, we are celebrating UFCW's partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, a "Labour of Love" that has raised $54 million for blood cancer research and vital supports. 🩸 Read about Caleb Macey's 20-year connection with our union: bit.ly/49TdjwG

Part of what we mean by "bringing our union to where members are at" is having open houses in lunch rooms. That's why we're making a special effort to schedule visits and events that also engage our members who work late at night and over night.

We’re proud to support our members and their dependants as they work towards their education goals! Here are some of our latest UFCW Local 247 Iorio Scholarship and Eddy Grant recipients receiving their cheques! 🎓 #Scholarships #UFCW247

We hold quarterly General Membership Meetings open to all UFCW Local 247 members via Telephone Townhall. The next meeting is scheduled for 🗓️ Thursday, November 27, 2025 at ⌚ 7 PM PST.

On November 11, we solemnly pause to honour and remember all those who served - during times of war, conflict, and peace.

As UFCW Local 247 Union Representatives continue to deliver scholarship cheques to this year's winners, we want to give a big congratulations to Abineet, Brigid, Cindy, Eknoor, Eric, and Shamsa. 🎉 🎓

Workers at Rio Brazilian Steakhouse in Vancouver have ratified their first ever collective agreement with UFCW Local 247. Read more about how widespread member participation in the bargaining process helped build these members' union: bit.ly/48WnQH9

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Hallowe'en! If you're heading out for last minute supplies for tonight, make sure to buy Canadian and union: bit.ly/43NbKfT

🎉 We are so pleased to announce the 2025 winners 🏆 of the Iorio Scholarships and Eddy Education Grants! See here for a list of winners and details about these opportunities for UFCW Local 247 members: bit.ly/4oEC04g We thank all those who applied!

Many of our members and friends are joyfully celebrating Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas this week. 🪔 Wishing all our members and friends a joyful and prosperous Festival of Lights! ✨

Have a very happy Thanksgiving weekend! When you're picking up supplies for your Thanksgiving feast, be sure to be extra kind to the food workers who give us all so much for which to be thankful.

Interested in pursuing meat cutting as a skilled trade? UFCW Local 247 provides scholarships and support to eligible members enrolling in the Meatcutter program at Thompson Rivers University. Find all the details here: www.ufcw247.com/education/sc...

Today we acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day where we honour Indigenous children affected by Canada's residential school system and those impacted by the intergenerational trauma caused by colonial policies.

There are just a few days left for members to apply for our Iorio Scholarships and Eddy Education Grants. All UFCW Local 247 members are welcome to apply by September 30! Full details here: bit.ly/3G9m1dQ

We're so happy to recognize members' contributions over the years. These photos are of members who have reached the 20, 30, and 40 year milestones of UFCW membership. 💪 #UFCW #MemberEngagement #UFCW247

Our last (planned) BBQ event of the year in Pitt Meadows! These events drive union awareness "where members are at." This is one important step along our path towards greater member engagement at our local, and it's always hardworking and caring people who make it all happen!

Today's Union BBQ at the Marine Drive Superstore was our biggest yet! Our union BBQs are just one more way we're bringing our union to UFCW Local 247 members. Our last BBQ of the summer is happening at the Pitt Meadows Superstore tomorrow. Come out if you're in the area! www.ufcw247.com/rsvp

Thanks to all who joined last night's Telephone Townhall General Membership Meeting. Congratulations to our random draw winners! Looking forward to the next one on Thursday, November 20, 2025!

Over the past few weeks, UFCW Local 247 members participated in nomination processes as part of the procedure for selecting their union officers. UFCW Local 247 members elected by acclamation through this process are listed on our website here: www.ufcw247.com/local-news/u...

We hold quarterly General Membership Meetings open to all UFCW Local 247 members via Telephone Townhall. The next meeting is scheduled for 🗓️ Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at ⌚ 7 PM PDT. Check our website for details on how to attend: www.ufcw247.com/local-news/g...

We had one of our busiest gatherings of the summer at the Superstore in North Vancouver on Wednesday! What an amazing turnout from North Shore UFCW Local 247 members. Curious about these events? See more here: www.ufcw247.com/local-news/o...

This Labour Day weekend, let's celebrate the victories of working people across Canada. The struggle for workers' rights is as relevant now as it has ever been. Check out this listing from the CLC to find a Labour Day event near you. workerstogether.ca/events/labou...

We are so proud to support UFCW Local 247 members and their dependants through our Iorio Scholarships and Eddy Education Grants. Full details here: bit.ly/3G9m1dQ

Awesome Friday BBQ with UFCW Local 247 members at the Campbell River Superstore! It was such a pleasure to spend time, share union and benefits info, and have conversations outside the hustle and bustle of the store. A massive thanks to our member volunteers. None of this happens without you!

We had an amazing turnout at our Union BBQ in Chilliwack yesterday. "It was so great to meet with members from across the valley to share food, chat, and enjoy what we have left for the summer," said UFCW Local 247 President Dan Goodman.

Attention BC Superstore members! Check your email for the results of the "Your Union, Your Say" Member Survey. Are you a BC Superstore member and didn't get the report? Email [email protected], and we'll be happy to get you a copy.

We are so proud to support UFCW Local 247 members and their dependants through our Iorio Scholarships and Eddy Education Grants. Full details here: bit.ly/3G9m1dQ

We're pleased to announce the winners of our random draw coming out of the Superstore Union Member Survey. This is the first of many surveys UFCW local 247 members can expect over the coming months. Superstore members can expect report on the results by email later this week.

August 9 marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day to bring attention to the rights of Indigenous peoples across the globe. We continue to call for the protection of the rights of Indigenous Peoples as critical to protecting all life.

Workers must play a central role in deciding how #AI transforms our jobs. "Legislation alone cannot keep pace with AI’s rapid evolution. That’s where collective bargaining must step in," said @uni-europa.bsky.social's Oliver Roethig. www.ips-journal.eu/work-and-dig...

Amazon reached deep into the union-busting playbook in Delta, BC. It failed. @unifor.org workers held the line and won. Now quit the stalling and get to the table. #MakeAmazonPay www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Superstore members in BC! Check your email for a link to our Superstore Member Survey, where we ask for your feedback on your collective agreement and how you see bargaining in 2027. Take 5-7 minutes to complete the survey, and be Entered to Win a Stanley Tumbler. Survey closes August 8, 2025.

The 2025 Vancouver Pride Parade is about to kick off! UFCW Local 247 members are gathering downtown and will be walking with our friends and allies in the labour movement. Catch up with us at the BC Federation of Labour float! #UFCW247 #Pride

In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, we're joining our friends and allies for a rally at the Victoria legislature to remember those we've lost. 💜💜💜 Should any UFCW Local 247 members wish to join us, please let us know by RSVPing here: www.ufcw247.com/rsvp/