The CCU-CSC Labour School and Executive Board (EB) meeting is being held in Ottawa, Ontario on February 11 & 12, 2023 at the Lord Elgin Hotel, featuring guest speakers Rebecca Zagozewski and Deon Hassler (see […]
Clean Drinking Water for All First Nations Communities
Water is the essence of life. According to the federal government, “everyone in Canada should have access to safe, clean drinking water.” In 2015, the federal government made efforts to end long term-drinking water advisories in First Nations communities. While we acknowledge that 136 long-term drinking water advisories have been lifted as of October 2022, 30 advisories are still in effect in 26 communities, some of which have been in place for over 25 years. Water deemed unsafe could contain disease, viruses, bacteria or parasites. Those in First Nations communities under advisory have not been able to use common tap water without first bringing it to a rolling boil. This constitutes a major health crisis and a gross violation of the basic rights of First Nations peoples in Canada. First Nations communities should not have to live under these conditions in one of the richest countries on Earth. The water advisories must end now. We demand the Liberal government declare a public health emergency and act immediately with their provincial counterparts to rectify this situation immediately. We demand the government invest resources and ensure proper funding to develop the publicly owned infrastructure necessary to end all water advisories in First Nations communities throughout Canada. Send a strong message to the government now
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 pm Canada Games Plaza, Prince George, BC (While Premier David Eby has dinner inside) Our forests and local workers need the same solutions: local jobs, local decision making, and long term […]
Taken from website of the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) Members of the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers, On Monday, January 9th, the Ontario Labour Relations Board heard final arguments on the Valard […]
A Merry Holidays and Happy New Year With good luck to Labour, hand, heart and brain Stick fast to your banner, stand solid, nor veer Till the cause of the workers renew Earth again.
Happy Holidays from the Confederation of Canadian Unions. Wishing you a fun, safe and healthy holiday with friends and family. From Kelly, Mark, Scarlett, Dawn, Adrian, Leanne, John and Sean
It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as […]
Check out the Fall 2022 edition of CCU Connections, the official news magazine of the Confederation of Canadian Unions. Please share online and on your affiliate’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages as well. Download Here […]
In October 2022, the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) held its Labour School in Vancouver, British Columbia. Katrina Miller from Canadians for Tax Fairness spoke about how a more progressive taxation system in Canada could […]
Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served […]
Calendar of Events
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Black History Month Black History Month Feb 1 all-day  The CCU-CSC acknowledges the contribution of black workers in Canada as part of Black History month. | ||||||
CCU-CSC Executive Board and Labour School in Ottawa on February 11 and 12, 2023 CCU-CSC Executive Board and Labour School in Ottawa on February 11 and 12, 2023 Feb 11 – Feb 12 all-day  Dear CCU-CSC Delegates and Guests, We are very excited to announce that planning is now underway for the next CCU-CSC Executive Board (EB) meeting being held in our Nation’s capital, OTTAWA, ON on February 11... | ||||||
Pink Triangle Day Pink Triangle Day Feb 14 all-day  Taken partially from Cassandra Wehrhahn (they/them/their), a reporter/photographer for the Neepawa Banner & Press Valentine’s Day is a day of love. For others, Feb. 14 is also a day of remembrance — Pink Triangle Day.... Valentine’s Day | ||||||
World Day of Social Justice World Day of Social Justice Feb 20 all-day  The International Labour Organization unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10 June 2008. This is the third major statement of principles and policies adopted by the International Labour... | Pink Shirt Day Pink Shirt Day Feb 24 all-day  Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise... | |||||
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Documentary - 47 minutes
The 47-minute documentary, called The Voice for Independent Unions in Canada, illustrates the CCU's dedication to the establishment of a democratic, independent labour movement, its newfound working relationship with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and its commitment to growth and renewal.
The documentary also focuses on the struggles of labour activists inside the CCU, its proud history, its work with social justice activists in Canada and around the globe, and the new economic challenges of wage stagnation and growing inequality.
The documentary will be submitted to over 50 film and documentary festivals in Canada and around the world in 2014 and 2015, including the Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto Hot Docs Festival.
Be sure to watch the documentary in full screen and High Definition. Click on the little wheel in the bottom right corner of the video to the left of the YouTube icon, and then press 1080p HD. For full screen, simply press the little square to the right of the YouTube icon. Director and Editor: Sean Cain Executive Producer: Joanie Cameron Pritchett