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/

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.

Over the years, we've held many meetings at the Sheraton Guildford in Surrey, including our members' conference last fall. We've gotten to know the staff really well. In solidarity with these workers, we have cancelled our bookings until this dispute is settled. #Unifor #UFCW247 #Solidarity

It's been such a big week connecting with members in the Okanagan! President Dan Goodman, along with shop stewards and members of the UFCW Local 247 Engagement Committee held an Open House in Kamloops along with area Union BBQs in Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon, and Penticton.

We're bringing our union to lunchrooms and worksites across our local. Whether through union Open Houses, "Coffee with your rep," pre-scheduled store visits, or union BBQs, we make sure members are aware of their union. Read more here bit.ly/4nXpHk0

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ UFCW Local 247 will be marching alongside our labour movement friends with the BC Federation of Labour float on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 1 – 3:00 PM (Note we'll be gathering around NOON to be ready!) Let us know if you’ll join us! www.ufcw247.com/rsvp #UFCW #UFCW247 #MemberEngagement

Building members up by recognizing their efforts over the years is part of how we build inclusion, empowerment, and positivity in our union. 💪 We celebrate all UFCW 247 members, especially those who have been a part of these efforts over multiple decades. #UFCW #MemberEngagement #UFCW247

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

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.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ UFCW Local 247 will be marching alongside our labour movement friends with the BC Federation of Labour float on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 1 – 3:00 PM (Note we'll be gathering around NOON to be ready!) Let us know if you’ll join us! www.ufcw247.com/rsvp #UFCW #UFCW247 #MemberEngagement

The UFCW Canada National Indigenous Committee, in collaboration with the Assembly of Seven Generations, is gathering artwork for the 2026 UFCW Canada Indigenous Calendar. 🎨 🌄 The theme is Landscapes of Turtle Island. 🐢 🗓️ Deadline is August 15, 2025 Details here: bit.ly/3TvjI8b

What an amazing response from Superstore members in BC! If you haven't already, check your email for a link to our Superstore Member Survey! Take 5-7 minutes to complete the survey, and be Entered to Win a Stanley Tumbler. Survey closes August 8, 2025.

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

Happy Canada Day, buds! Hope yours is a gooder. To our hardworking members in retail stores, warehouses, food processing facilities, and in the service industry, thanks for all you do to make these summer celebrations possible. #CanadaDay #UFCW #UFCW247

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.

We've made changes to how many of our Loblaw members can access their health benefits - from a Direct Pay card to an online registration option. We've refreshed the FAQ section on our website to help members navigate things. Check it out for all the information you need! bit.ly/4i0PPpY

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, we'll be joining with friends at the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society's Community Gathering from 11am to 3pm at Douglas Park in Langley. As a union for BC's food workers, we'll be bringing food to share. Come by! bit.ly/4ejF69R

Saturday is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Be sure to check out this regularly updated list of events and gatherings taking place across the province to share Indigenous culture, knowledge, and hospitality. www.indigenousbc.com/events/

What an amazing day at the UFCW Member Picnic in Coquitlam! We had a blast chatting, playing games, and of course, enjoying great food! A massive thanks to our Engagement Committee for making this event happen! Let’s keep it going! 💪🔥 #MemberDriven #MemberEngagement #UFCW #UFCW247 #UFCWCanada

We are so proud of the work of UFCW Local 247 member Ashley Baresinkoff and the Waceya Métis Society. With the support of a UFCW Canada Equity Grant, Ashley helped organize a cultural and educational session for neurodivergent Métis children. More 👉 bit.ly/3STHjPw

We continue to recognize and thank UFCW 247 members who have helped build strength and solidarity in their union over the decades. Let’s keep building a union with an empowered and engaged membership, and let’s keep recognizing each other as we do so! #UFCW #MemberEngagement

We've updated our social media participant use policy. www.ufcw247.com/local-news/u...

A huge thank you to all those dads working today for everything you do for our communities. 💙💛💙💛

MoveUP members working at Konica Minolta are ON STRIKE! Come join us today (April 2) at the Konica Minolta office for a rally from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in support of union workers who are saying NO to #KonicaRollbacks. Learn more at moveuptogether.ca/konica-action/   #bclab

Bullying is NOT OK and should not be part of anybody’s job. We all play a role in stopping bullying and promoting kindness, not just on Pink Shirt Day but every day. More information is available here: www.ufcw247.com/local-news/p...

Congratulations to the three random draw winners who participated in last night’s General Membership meeting, via Telephone Town Hall! The next General Membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 29 @ 7pm (PDT). Thank you to all the members who joined us!

Today, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose tireless fight for racial equality, justice, and human dignity continues to inspire movements for social change around the world. (1/5)

Thanks to all the Surrey Superstore members for joining union representative Sinead, and President Dan Goodman, in the lunchroom today! Stay tuned for more of these in your workplaces. @ufcwcanada.bsky.social

Thanks to all the Abbotsford Superstore members for joining union representative Sinead, and President Dan Goodman, in the lunchroom today! Stay tuned for more of these in your workplaces. @ufcwcanada.bsky.social

Thanks to all the Langley Superstore members for joining union representative Eric in the lunchroom yesterday! These are great opportunities to meet members, say hi, and talk about the workplace issues that matter most. Stay tuned for more of these in your workplaces.