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SEIU Local 2: National solidarity actions for striking Sobeys workers a huge success

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Monday, December 18, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over a dozen solidarity actions took place on Saturday to support workers on strike at Sobeys-owned Pete’s Frootique in Halifax.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over a dozen solidarity actions took place on Saturday to support workers on strike at Sobeys-owned Pete’s Frootique in Halifax.
  • Supporters asked the public not to shop at Sobeys or its subsidiaries during the holidays – not until Sobeys offers the striking workers a fair wage.
  • “The public support has been phenomenal”, said Nicholas Cook, one of the striking workers.
  • For information about the workers’ efforts to win a fair contract from Sobeys, owners of Pete’s Frootique, visit www.PetesOnStrike.ca .

After 98% strike vote, Sobeys Workers to Vote on New Contract

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

If ratified, the agreement will add over 300 full-time jobs, benefit improvements and the highest wage increases in 25 years.

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  • If ratified, the agreement will add over 300 full-time jobs, benefit improvements and the highest wage increases in 25 years.
  • The tentative agreement came after 98% of participating workers voted in favour of a strike in September.
  • "These workers stood together and were united in their fight for a fair contract by delivering a strong strike vote," said UFCW 1518 President Kim Novak.
  • The union is looking forward to implementing the new agreement following a contract ratification vote that will run from Wednesday, October 18 to Friday, October 20.

Family of Support: Child & Youth Mental Health Initiative is Empowering Children's Hospitals to Help More Kids Get the Help they Need Early

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The initiative provides children and youth across the country with access to early intervention support.

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  • The initiative provides children and youth across the country with access to early intervention support.
  • Through Family of Support, children's hospitals across Canada are helping more kids get access to mental health resources early.
  • One hundred per cent of funds raised locally will stay local and go toward supporting child and youth mental health early intervention and prevention programs at local children's hospitals.
  • Together, we are helping more kids access mental health support early, positively impacting the future of mental health support in Canada."

Scene+ is now available at Home Hardware store locations across Canada

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

With the addition of Home Hardware, Canada's largest Dealer-owned home improvement retailer to the Scene+ roster, Canadians will earn rewards on tools, paint, hardware, lumber, building materials, furniture, and more.

Key Points: 
  • With the addition of Home Hardware, Canada's largest Dealer-owned home improvement retailer to the Scene+ roster, Canadians will earn rewards on tools, paint, hardware, lumber, building materials, furniture, and more.
  • "We are incredibly excited that Scene+ is now available at Home Hardware locations across the country," said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO of Home Hardware Stores Limited.
  • Canadians will earn 2x the points for every dollar spent at Home Hardware when paying with their Scotiabank® Scene+ Visa* Card.
  • Every 1,000 Scene+ points can be redeemed for $10 off any purchase at Home Hardware stores or homehardware.ca.

NEW Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers now available at grocery stores across Canada in three signature flavours: Double DoubleTM, Vanilla Dip Donut and Chocolate Dip Donut

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.
  • TORONTO, July 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Introducing the NEW Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers, made with 100 per cent real Canadian dairy, and available in three iconic Tims flavours: Double DoubleTM, Vanilla Dip Donut and Chocolate Dip Donut.
  • Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.
  • Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are currently unavailable in Quebec and Nova Scotia.

11,000 workers ready to tackle bargaining with 'Big Three' grocery giants

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The front-line supermarket workers are seeking pay increases, benefit improvements and more full-time jobs as bargaining begins next month.

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  • The front-line supermarket workers are seeking pay increases, benefit improvements and more full-time jobs as bargaining begins next month.
  • "CEOs are laughing all the way to the bank while workers and their families continue to struggle.
  • Our bargaining strategy aims to lift all grocery workers up no matter which CEO they're up against."
  • Over the next two years, Unifor will renew more than one dozen collective agreements with the three grocery giants.

340 years for a supermarket worker to earn Galen Weston's 2022 compensation

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

TORONTO, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ - It would take the average Canadian supermarket worker 340 years to earn Loblaw CEO Galen Weston's 2022 total compensation of $11.79 million, says Unifor.

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  • TORONTO, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ - It would take the average Canadian supermarket worker 340 years to earn Loblaw CEO Galen Weston's 2022 total compensation of $11.79 million, says Unifor.
  • According to Statistics Canada, the average grocery worker in Canada earned $18.97 per hour in 2022.
  • Working a full 35-hour week, with annual earnings of $34,525, it would take more than 340 years to earn his 2022 earnings of $11.79 million.
  • Metro CEO Eric La Flèche was paid $5.3 million in total compensation in 2022, up from 2021 earnings of just over five million.

Empire Company Limited rolling out Scene+ to stores in Ontario, following successful launches in Atlantic and Western Canada

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Monday, October 3, 2022

"The Western Canada launch of Scene+ brought us some exciting firsts, including the introduction of a loyalty program in our Discount banner FreshCo.

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  • "The Western Canada launch of Scene+ brought us some exciting firsts, including the introduction of a loyalty program in our Discount banner FreshCo.
  • We're thrilled with how customers in the West and Atlantic Canada have embraced the new Scene+," said Sandra Sanderson, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Empire Company Limited.
  • Empire first introduced Scene+ to its shoppers in Atlantic Canada on August 11, followed by British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba on September 22.
  • There are multiple ways to earn Scene+ points at Empire stores:
    Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) is a Canadian company headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia.

Home Hardware to Join Scene+ Loyalty Program in Summer 2023

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Friday, September 23, 2022

The new partnership, expected to launch in summer 2023, will allow Scene+ members to earn and redeem points at the Canadian retailer's close to 1,100 Dealer-owned stores nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • The new partnership, expected to launch in summer 2023, will allow Scene+ members to earn and redeem points at the Canadian retailer's close to 1,100 Dealer-owned stores nationwide.
  • With Home Hardware and Empire's more than 2,200 combined retail locations joining other top-tier brands, the Scene+ program will have a presence at more than 7,000 locations by summer 2023.
  • This broad spectrum of partners means members can earn and redeem on travel, movies, entertainment, shopping, dining, banking, grocery and in summer 2023 home improvement!
  • "We are excited for Home Hardware, a beloved Canadian brand, to be the next partner to join the Scene+ family in 2023," said Tracey Pearce,President, Scene+.

iSIGN Media Announces New Director

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

TORONTO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (iSIGN or Company) (TSX-V: ISD) (OTC: ISDSF), a leading provider of interactive mobile proximity marketing and public security alert solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Peticca as a Director, effective as of todays date.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (iSIGN or Company) (TSX-V: ISD) (OTC: ISDSF), a leading provider of interactive mobile proximity marketing and public security alert solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Peticca as a Director, effective as of todays date.
  • I am honoured and excited to join the iSIGN team to support their continued success, innovation, and growth, said Peticca.
  • My 30 years experience in product branding, creative design, performance marketing and social media communications gives me confidence that I can help the company achieve their short and long-term strategic growth goals.
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