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KELOWNA, B.C., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UFCW 1518 and UFCW Canada will hold a press event in Kelowna to mark the addition of Uber drivers in B.C.’s interior, including Kelowna, Kamloops, and Penticton to the union.

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This victory brings more than 1000 drivers from the region under the world’s first of its kind collective agreement for Uber rideshare drivers, first negotiated by Uber drivers in Victoria last year.

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UFCW 1518 President Patrick Johnson, Pablo Godoy Director for Emerging Sectors from UFCW Canada, and Uber drivers will speak about what this milestone means for Uber drivers in B.C.’s interior and the growing momentum for worker organizing in the platform economy.

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WHAT: Press conference marking the unionization of B.C. Interior Uber drivers

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WHEN: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:30 – 5:00 PM

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WHERE: Prestige Beach House Hotel, Kelowna – Regatta Room (1675 Abbott St, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 1A9)

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Media availability and interviews will follow the press conference.

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To attend and/or arrange interviews, please contact:

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Pablo Godoy
Director of Emerging Sectors
UFCW Canada
[email protected]
416-474-3416

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Megana Ramaswami,
Senior Director, Communications & Events
UFCW 1518
[email protected]
604-220-1949

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