Thomas Hesse

09/05/2026

This year’s Labour Day celebration takes place at a truly unique moment in time. We face trade wars, separatist campaigns — which we’ve been frank with our members pose an unacceptable financial risk to Alberta workers — increasingly aggressive corporate tactics, and a hardening affordability crisis. The challenges in front of us can feel overwhelming.

But workers are also standing up for themselves like never before, and generating the hope and change that can come from unity and people power. Above all else, Labour Day is a celebration of the power of solidarity. See our message here: https://gounion.ca/news/labour-day-2026-standing-strong-together/

09/03/2026

HONK!

If you’re in the Calgary area and driving westbound on McKnight toward Barlow, turn your head to the right and give a BIG honk to show your support for Safeway workers as they head to a strike vote next week.

🔊Honk for wages that keep up with inflation.
🔊Honk for workers who deserve to be valued and respected.
🔊Honk to stand with people who work hard every day to support themselves and their families.

Let’s make sure they know they’re not standing alone.

Safeway workers: we’ve got their backs!

09/03/2026

Proud to share our new TV commercial featuring Gage and the thousands of Safeway members who take pride in the work they do every day. As we head into our strike vote, our members are standing together for a fair deal and a better future. This is our fight!

09/02/2026

"The cold reality of the upcoming referendum is that these proposals would put Alberta and Alberta workers in a much worse place than supporters would have us believe."

Learn more about the risks of October's referendum: https://gounion.ca/news/alberta-separation-a-financial-risk-we-cant-afford/

09/01/2026

📢SAFEWAY MEMBERS 📢

Next week is the strike vote. From now until the vote ends on September 11, you can download this "I'm on Strike Alert!" button to use as your profile picture.

This sends a message to your co-workers and Safeway that you are serious about getting the deal that you deserve.

If you need help, you can find instructions here: https://www.facebook.com/help/216476848433351

08/24/2026

📢Calgary📢

You saw the energy and excitement that Edmonton brought - now it's your turn!

Come join us for the Calgary Pride Parade on September 6 as we dance and march in the streets to celebrate love and to stand against the continued discrimination faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Be part of the energy - sign up to march and/or volunteer with UFCW Local 401. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Register: https://gounion.ca/calgary-pride-2026/

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Important update! Make sure you attend the TeleTown Hall next Wednesday August 26 at 7pm!

Sobeys/Safeway has failed to make a settlement offer, and Local 401 is moving forward with strike votes.

Read the full bargaining update: https://gounion.ca/negotiations/august-21-2026/

Our Telephone Town Hall is Wednesday, August 26 at 7 PM.
Check your email inboxes, register, attend, and learn what comes next.

A strong strike mandate starts with strong member participation!