The Confederation of Canadian Unions wishes everyone a Happy New Year. In this new decade, we can build a better future for workers in Canada and around the world. Download PDF and print (9 by 6 inches)

The Confederation of Canadian Unions wishes everyone a Happy New Year. In this new decade, we can build a better future for workers in Canada and around the world. Download PDF and print (9 by 6 inches)
The Confederation of Canadian Unions wishes everyone a Happy Holidays. Labour creates all wealth. When united, we can move mountains. Download PDF and print (9 by 6 inches)
The York University Staff Association (YUSAPUY) was founded in 1970 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020. The documentary, “YUSAPUY: A Union Where Everyone Matters,” looks at the history, struggles and achievements of the predominately female union, its past and present leaders, and current social and political issues relevant to its membership. The film […]
By CCU President Kelly Johnson There has been a perfect storm heading for the forestry industry in British Columbia during the last two decades. General economic uncertainty, U.S. tariffs and corporate free trade agreements, the export of raw logs and processing jobs, increasing numbers of wildfires and the pine beetle infestation that destroyed millions of […]
Download Full Issue Inside This Issue: From the President’s Desk Holiday Party Open House Invite Can You Tell Me? AESES Appointments UM Employee Spotlight Contract Negotiation Updates New Faces and Hires CCU’s 50th Anniversary
Download Full Edition Check out the latest edition of the PPWC Leaflet, with an article by CCU Secretary Leanne Shumka on the history of the CCU on its 50th anniversary. Hello All, Another season rolls on and that brings more experience for myself. We have begun to step up the social media pages beginning with […]
In October 2019, the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) held its 50th Anniversary Convention in Ottawa. Michelle Branigan from Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) spoke about the future of the electricity industry in Canada, the future of the job market, and how the industry is becoming more diverse in the changing economy of the 21st […]
It is with great sadness that the CCU must report that Ryan Cleary, President of FISH-NL (Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters – Newfoundland and Labrador), announced this week that FISH-NL is ending its membership drive below the required number of signatures for certification. Cleary made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday, alongside FISH-NL […]
In October 2019, the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) held its 50th Anniversary Convention in Ottawa. Réal Lavergne is the President of Fair Vote Canada, and he spoke to the CCU about efforts to reform Canada’s electoral system to one that is proportional and democratic, unlike the “First Past the Post” system it has today. […]
A few days ago, Angus Reid released a groundbreaking poll: “Support for Changing the Voting System Skyrockets Post Election.” Angus Reid has declared proportional representation a “consensus issue” among Canadians, with strong support among voters of every party and in every province! We need our Members of Parliament to see these poll results, too – […]