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Learning is the way humans may grow and improve - and your voice matters! UFCW Canada believes education is a powerful tool for strengthening workers and empowering our members. We want to hear from you—what challenges do you face at work, and how can education help? Your insights will help us shape training that supports workers. Take a few minutes to complete this survey and help us build a stronger future together.

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* 1. Please select your perspective of the following facts:

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About one in three Canadian adults (ages 25 to 64) are too busy with work to join education programs.
Nearly half of adult Canadians have literacy skills which can hinder fully engaging at work and in their community.
One in four Canadian workers had their training paid for by their employer, while 31% paid for it themselves.
Almost 1 in 5 (17%) of Canadian adults (ages 25 to 64) say childcare or family duties stop them from joining education programs.
63% of Canadian students worry about negative consequences if they share their honest opinions in class.
Demographics
The information you share here will help us analyze survey results more effectively, ensuring that our programs and advocacy efforts reflect the diverse needs of all members. Your responses are anonymous and confidential and will only be used to strengthen our union’s commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and support for every worker.

While in other sections questions may be skipped, the following demographic questions require a response, even if it is unsure, prefer not to respond or other.

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* 2. Select your age range:

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* 3. UFCW has 23 Local Unions across Canada. Please select your Local (ie. Local 123)

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* 4. Select the year range that you have been a union member:

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* 5. Check all the work descriptions that apply to the work you do:

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* 6. Select the sector you work in:

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* 7. Select the ethnicity that you most identify with:

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* 8. Select the way(s) you identify:

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* 9. Select the highest level(s) of education that you attained:

Learning Preferences
UFCW knows that learning is most effective when it aligns with individual preferences. We want to explore how you learn best and your preferred learning methods, such as in-classroom or online. We’ll also look at potential barriers like cost. Your input will influence more accessible and effective learning opportunities.

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* 10. When you want to learn something, but not from a course, rank the following ways (1 – most frequent, 2 – second most frequent)

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* 11. If you choose to learn something online, select the method you prefer:

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* 12. Select two from the following skills that you are most interested in:

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* 13. Select the challenges that most affects your desire to learn more:

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* 14. What motivates you most to learn?

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* 15. Select the way(s) you prefer to get information about educational opportunities:

Union-based Education
UFCW is committed to providing meaningful training and education that empowers workers. These questions ask for your input on the courses we offer, how they support your rights, and what you’d like to see in the future. We’ll also explore your thoughts on the role of political involvement has in shaping workers’ rights.

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* 16. Select the item(s) you have been involved in during the past year:

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* 17. Rate the importance (low, medium, high) that the following topics have for you:

  Low Medium High
Union training on worker rights
Negotiation updates
Political Action (i.e. lobbying government for worker rights)
Human Rights (i.e. ending gender-based violence, 2SLGBTQI+ rights)
Labour news (i.e. work stoppages, Health & Safety etc.)
Benefits (i.e. scholarships, discounts etc.)

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* 18. UFCW Locals offer training and education on worker rights. Select your response (true, false, unsure) for the following statements.

  True False Unsure
My Local encourages all members to learn more about their union.
My Local offers opportunities to learn about worker rights.
My Local's training promotes anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.

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* 19. Rate the value of universities and colleges that recognize union training/education courses:

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* 20. Have you participated in any Local education/training offerings in the past year?

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* 21. Based on your lived experience, respond to the following statements.

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Governments have the duty to safeguard workers’ rights (i.e. earning wages, safe conditions, time off).
In Canada, employees who work hard will regularly improve their lot in life.
Some political parties support workers’ rights more effectively than others.

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* 22. What prevents you from engaging in union education (i.e. worker rights, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion programs etc.)?

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* 23. What topics/courses would you be interested in learning more about from your union?

Workplace Training
Your input is essential in assessing the effectiveness of company-provided training. The following questions will explore key areas like company culture, technology, access to learning, plus diversity and inclusion. UFCW recognizes that it is the company’s responsibility to ensure all workers understand their jobs and any potential hazards they may face.

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* 24. Select the biggest challenge you experienced at your workplace in the past 5 years:

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* 25. How confident are you (low, medium, high) in the following workplace skills:

  Low Medium High Not applicable
Computer programs (i.e. word processing, database, graphics)
Workplace math
Workplace communications (text, email etc.)
Participating in meetings (asking questions, contributing)
Problem solving
Data literacy (examining spreadsheets/reports)
Using Artificial Intelligence

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* 26. Rate the effectiveness of the company training for skills/processes that you have received:

  Not effective Somewhat effective Highly effective
Management shares clear expectations on how to accomplish the work.
Supervisors ensure workers understand all the risks and hazards involved in the work.
Employer provides workers with opportunities to practice new skills with support.
Management gives workers regular feedback on their performance so they know how to improve.
Supervisors offer support to workers as they use new skills/process in the workplace.
Managers and supervisors encourage workers to ask questions about what they are learning.

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* 27. What training/education should your employer ensure that all employees receive in your workplace?

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* 28. Select how your employer ensures that all workers are given a fair opportunity to training and education:

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* 29. Would you like to add anything else about training in your work or in your union?

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