UFCW Local 247
@ufcwlocal247.bsky.social
UFCW Local 247 is a union of BC workers in the retail, warehousing, and food processing sectors.
https://linktr.ee/ufcw247
https://linktr.ee/ufcw247
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.
January 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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!
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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.
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.
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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.
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.
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.
December 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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.
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!
December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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.
December 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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.
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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!
December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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.
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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.
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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.
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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...
💙 Learn more: www.ufcw247.com/telephone-to...
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The dates 🗓️ and times ⌚ have been set for our 2026 Telephone Town Hall General Membership Meetings!
💙 Learn more: www.ufcw247.com/telephone-to...
💙 Learn more: www.ufcw247.com/telephone-to...
Our next Telephone Townhall General Membership Meeting is happening tonight at ⌚ 7 PM PST!
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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.
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
Read about Caleb Macey's 20-year connection with our union: bit.ly/49TdjwG
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
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.
November 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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
#Scholarships #UFCW247
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
#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.
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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. 🎉 🎓
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
Read more about how widespread member participation in the bargaining process helped build these members' union: bit.ly/48WnQH9
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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
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
If you're heading out for last minute supplies for tonight, make sure to buy Canadian and union: bit.ly/43NbKfT
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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!
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!
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🎉 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!
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!