As a fully democratic and participatory union, the Confederation of Canadian Unions is proud to present policy resolutions passed at its conventions since the year 2000. Resolutions can be submitted by an affiliated union, Regional Council or the Executive Board, and are debated at convention and passed by a democratic vote.
1-1 Indigenous Policies
2-1 Economy/Industrial Strategy
3-1 Education
4-1 Energy / Natural Resources
5-1 Environment
6-1 Free Trade and The Corporate Agenda
7-1 Health and Safety
8-1 Human Rights
9-1 Immigration
10-1 International Issues
11-1 Labour Legislation and Other Labour Issues
12-1 National Issues
13-1 Social Programs
14-1 Finance and Financials
7. Land Claims Disputes (2015)
The CCU/CSC stands in solidarity with the indigenous peoples of Canada and will encourage the government, through lobbying, to settle long outsta
nding treaties including holding meaningful negotiations on outstanding land claims disputes.
8. Acknowledgment of Aboriginal Land (2017)
At the commencement of every CCU meeting, we acknowledge the aboriginal land where we are meeting on:
We (I) will begin this event (Name the Event) by acknowledging that we are meeting on aboriginal land that has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples from the beginning. We’re grateful for the opportunity to meet here and we thank all the generations of people who have taken care of this land – for thousands of years.
Long before today, as we gather here, there have been aboriginal peoples who have been the stewards of this place. In particular, we acknowledge (identify the appropriate territory).
We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples (status and non-status) have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.
This recognition of the contributions and historic importance of Indigenous peoples must also be clearly and overtly connected to our collective commitment to make the promise and the challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our communities, and in particular to bring justice for murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls across our country.
9. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (2017)
The CCU/CSC will stand in solidarity with Indigenous women, girls and their communities, both as the inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) is underway, and beyond, to help ensure our country truly addresses the root causes of violence against Indigenous women.
The CCU/CSC will also continue to urge the government to implement strategies that include clean water, affordable housing, accessible education and poverty reduction in Inuit, First Nations, and Métis communities.
10. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Enquiry (2019)
The CCU/CSC stands in solidarity with Indigenous peoples of Canada and will encourage the government to continue its enquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This enquiry has been less than satisfactory, lacking sufficient interaction, transparency, and concrete support. We encourage the Canadian government to continue its research and enquiry, and to improve its legal framework, regulations that do not protect Indigenous women who are subject to the conditions of colonialism, social marginalization and violence.
11. Every Child Matters (2021)
The CCU/CSC stands in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples of Canada and demand the government continue the inquiry into the unmarked graves of children from the residential schools throughout Canada, including the Territories. To date the government has been insufficient in its interaction, transparency and concrete support in finding the unmarked graves and bringing closure to those communities affected. We demand the government of Canada to refer to the TRC Volume 4, 2015, regarding the Missing Children and Unmarked Burials from Canada’s Residential Schools. We demand the Canadian government to continue to search and find all missing children, improve the framework, and regulations that did not protect these missing children who were subject to conditions of colonialism, social marginalization and violence.
12. Aboriginal Policies (2021)
The CCU/CSC stands in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and demand the government, through lobbying, to support Indigenous struggles, access to clean drinking water, equity in education funding, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, especially Calls to Action 71-76, asking the federal government to accurately detail the number of children who died in the Indian Residential School System, to establish a National Residential School Student Death Register, and to locate the bodies of children who died so that they can be properly memorialized.
We at the CCU/CSC call on everyone to review the Truth and Reconciliation findings and the 94 calls to action, continue to work toward reconciliation, and take steps in supporting Indigenous lives.
13. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (2021)
The CCU/CSC stands in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples of Canada and calls upon Provinces and employers to recognize the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation annually on September 30th. The creation of this Day is one of the 94 recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report and was passed by the Federal Government on June 3, 2021.
14. Residential Schools (2021)
The CCU/CSC stands in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada in respect to Bill C-5 established on June 5, 2021, to honour the lost children and survivors of the residential schools and their families on September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. From about 1880 up to 1996, the Indian Residential School forcefully removed about 150,000 Indigenous children from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in response to an official government policy. Many of the abducted children were physically, sexually, and psychologically abused, in a system of cultural genocide to eradicate Indigenous languages and cultures. The CCU/CSC recognizes the shocking discoveries of unmarked graves at the residential schools and the uncivilized human rights violations. The CCU/CSC demands the Canadian government to continue to work with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to bring forth the central purpose which is to promote reconciliation, recognition, and resolution to the victims by full disclosure of truth.
The CCU/CSC stands in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada in respect of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be held annually on September 30th. Not all provinces and territories have chosen to recognize September 30th as a statutory holiday. The CCU/CSC calls for all provinces and territories to respect and recognize this day as a statutory holiday.
16. Educational Workshop (2005)
The CCU/CSC will organize a one day educational workshop to be part of each Executive Board.
17. Annual Bursaries (2007)
The recent resolution adopted at the 22nd Convention directed that the CCU / CSC will provide three annual bursaries of up to $500. The Constitution is silent on the process (see Constitution, Article VIII ‘Revenue’, Section 11). That once eligibility of the candidate has been determined, the candidate for each bursary is selected by lottery at the fall Executive Board meeting. That the Treasurer forwards each bursary to the selected candidate and the information is posted to the friends list.
18. Educational Workshops (2007)
The CCU / CSC is committed to providing information and educational materials at each Executive Board meeting. The recent resolution adopted at the 22nd Convention directed that there would be a one-day educational workshop to be part of each Executive Board. Over the course of the last two years the CCU / CSC has met that directive realizing additional expenses to the CCU / CSC and the affiliates. That the CCU / CSC Executive make every effort to provide information and educational materials at the Executive Board meetings, but are not required to set aside an additional education day during the Executive Board meetings.
19. Stewards Manual and Training (2015)
Job Stewards are vital components of any union; and the CCU has a diverse membership of unions; and CCU member unions can learn from each other. The CCU develop a common Job Steward Training Manual and Job Steward Training Course that can be used by member affiliates to educate Job Stewards; and that this be completed as soon as possible.
20. Economy/Industrial Strategy (2021)
The CCU/CSC is committed to continuing lobbying for and promoting fair taxation. Canadians want a tax system that is equitable so there is justification in paying taxes for the services we all rely on and support. The federal government has cut corporate taxes, promising that it will spur jobs and wage growth. Research shows that corporate tax cuts don’t accomplish either of these. Instead, much of that wealth goes to shareholders and highly-paid executives, which has been exacerbated by COVID pandemic profiteering. Ensuring that corporations are paying their fair share of taxes would be an important step to help address increasing economics inequalities.
The sooner the federal government can follow through on fair taxation reforms, the greater the chance Canada and Canadians will have in rebounding from the economic hardships exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government needs to restore fairness to the tax system, raise taxes on the rich (increase corporate tax), crack down on tax avoidance (using legal loopholes to avoid paying taxes) and tax evasion (using illegal methods to reduce taxes).
19. Privatization of electrical generating and distribution systems in Ontario (2003)
The CCU/CSC goes on record as:
1) Opposing privatization of the electrical generating and distribution systems in Ontario;
2) Supporting investment in publicly owned and operated power generating and distribution systems to allow for modern regulation equipment to prevent massive blackouts;
3) Supporting investment in publicly owned and operated power generating and distribution systems to allow for appropriate maintenance to ensure maximum safety for the system and its components;
4) Supporting public investment in energy conservation programmes;
5) Calling for improved standards of accountability to Parliament and to the public for those who administer the public power systems.
20. Opposing the Privatization of crown corporations (2019)
Historically the privatisation of crown corporations has not delivered on the benefits promised to the public that created them. The CCU-CSC goes on record as:
1. Opposing the privatisation of crown corporations. For example, in Manitoba this would include, but not be limited to Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, & etc.
2. Supporting investment in publicly owned and operated corporations in the best interest of all citizens.
3. Supporting public investment in public infrastructure.
28. Defence project (2003)
The CCU/CSC calls for the immediate withdrawal of Canada from the North-America sky shield continental defence project. The CCU/CSC calls on the Government of Canada to oppose the manufacturing of any components related to that project.
29. Windmills (2005)
The CCU/CSC lobby governments to make every effort to generate energy from renewable non-polluting alternate energy sources such as windmills.
30. Wetlands (2005)
Each of us should do our part to promote the conservation, repair and wise use of wetlands across our country by protecting and restoring the ecosystem known as wetlands.
31. Insect Infestations (2007)
There’s a new and potentially serious threat to some of North America’s most beautiful and popular trees is the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis). Native to parts of Asia, the beetle is believed to have arrived in North America in the wooden packing material used in cargo shipments from China. The CCU / CSC urge the federal and provincial governments to take preventive and/or corrective actions to avoid the propagation of the Asian Longhorn Beetle as well as other destructive insect infestations in Canada.
32. Reduction of Carbon Emissions (2007)
The CCU /CSC encourages its affiliates to participate in the reduction of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions lead to climate change. That when a total reduction of carbon emissions is not possible, such as for air travel, the affiliate should consider minimizing their carbon impact through the purchase of carbon offset credits. Going carbon neutral is a practical way in which we can engage in CCU / CSC events while preserving our natural environment.
33. Forest Stewardship Council (2015)
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes forest management that meets the social, ecological, and economic rights and needs of the present generation without compromising those of future generations; and paper is a renewable and recyclable product; and the FSC certifies producers whose products come from a responsibly managed forest or a verified post-consumer recycled source; and the FSC certified paper products are available for purchase; and the Confederation of Canadian Unions is seeking FSC Membership. That moving forward, the Confederation of Canadian Unions only purchase Forest Stewardship Council Certified paper products where available.
34. Climate Change (2021)
The CCU/CSC reaffirms its commitment to call upon government to dedicate more resources and effort into fighting climate change. Canada must work collectively with other nations to reduce global CO2 emissions, slow global warming, and diminish the devastating effects of climate change. More work must be done at both the federal and provincial level in sourcing and utilizing renewable energy sources and reducing Canada’s carbon footprint.
27. Export of raw logs (2003)
The exporting of raw logs from the forests of Canada results in the loss of work for Canadian workers. The CCU/CSC reaffirms its support for the banning of the export of raw logs.
28. Export of raw logs (2011)
The CCU/CSC demands that the BC government bring an immediate end to the export of raw logs and create a sustainable forestry strategy. Furthermore, the CCU/CSC demands that the BC government cease referring to raw logs as lumber.
26. Health Care Campaigns (2003)
The CCU/CSC continues to be active in lobbying governments on this important issue, by educating our members, and participating in health care campaigns of provincial health coalitions and the Council of Canadians.
27. Medicare (2003)
The CCU/CSC continues to lobby the Federal and Provincial Governments to protect our Medicare and to NOT trade away our health care system.
28. Medicare (2003)
The CCU/CSC supports a strategy by the Federal Government to continue long-term studies regarding the effect of the genetically modified organisms (GMO). The CCU/CSC urges the Government to openly reveal all studies to the public, and in the meantime, the Canadian Government should label all GMO’s in the market.
29. Opiate Crisis (2017)
The CCU/CSC will call on all levels of government to immediately fund and implement a comprehensive response to the opiate overdose crisis.
30. Health and Safety (2021)
The CCU/CSC recommits itself to the highest possible health and safety standards for all workers in the country. Paid sick leave would save countless lives and would protect the jobs of vulnerable workers. For decades, paid sick leave has been a feature of progressive democracies throughout the western world.
The CCU/CSC calls on all levels of government and employers to immediately implement 10 fully paid sick days per year for all workers in Canada, be they part or full time.
31. Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (2023)
The CCU/CSC calls on the federal and provincial governments to enhance employment standard legislation and health and safety legislation by the adoption of CSA Standard Z1003-13 (R2018), Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace. This standard includes guidelines, tools, and resources designed to assist organizations in promoting mental health, preventing psychological harm, and recognizing the right to a psychologically safe workplace for all Canadians.
32. Mental Health (2023)
The CCU/CSC calls on all levels of government to acknowledge mental health as health, and to include mental health treatments as healthcare. This involves developing fully funded, accessible mental health services as part of Canada’s universal healthcare system.
29. Human Rights Violations (2015)
The CCU/CSC takes a strong stand against human rights violations and will urge all levels of government to condemn human rights violations and ensure that human rights are protected within and beyond our borders. The CCU/CSC will continue to lobby all levels of governments on human rights issues.
30. Human Rights Violations of Canadian Companies Abroad (2019)
The CCU/CSC urges the Canadian government to continue its investigation on human rights abuses involving Canadian companies operating abroad. We support the withholding of legal and financial support from mining, oil, gas and garment corporations that have committed human rights violations and continue to operate their businesses without consequence. We also call for changes to Canada’s export laws so that they put human rights over economic and foreign policy interests.
31. Women’s Rights (2015)
The CCU/CSU is dedicated to the empowerment of women both within Canada and globally, and encourages organizations and governmental structures to remove barriers in gender equality and rights. The CCU/CSC is committed to actively encourage involvement and change within the dimensions of women equality such as; educational rights for girls and women, ending the violence against women, political leadership and participation, equal lawful protection involving political/domestic conflicts. The CCU/CSC will lead, promote and coordinate efforts for further research and awareness to advance the full realization of women’s rights and opportunities, and to foster a humanist unity in social and political spheres.
32. Gender Identity and Expression (2017)
The CCU/CSC will encourage affiliates to include Gender Identity and Gender Expression protections when negotiating non-discrimination language in their Collective Bargaining Agreements.
33. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2017)
The CCU will encourage government to develop broad legislation connected with the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
34. Equity for All (2019)
The CCU/CSC advocates for effective policies to protect and promote the legal rights to equality for all people. Profiling involves discrimination and disproportionate targeting of people based on race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, disability, gender identity and sexual orientation. It is a violation of their dignity as human beings, and it hinders their ability to access basic services and opportunities, resulting in the marginalization of individuals and communities. We uphold Section 15(1) of the Charter and urge all government/communities to acknowledge that “every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
35. Human Rights (2021)
The CCU/CSC unequivocally believes that all individuals should be able to live without fear of discrimination and harassment. Actions speak louder than words, and we support and encourage all our members to speak out and engage in peaceful protests social and racial injustice. We believe that remaining silent on the historical and prevailing injustices is not only unacceptable, but also contributes to a society in which racism and unequal systems of power continue to go unchecked.
The CCU/CSC believes that everyone has the responsibility to educate themselves on systemic oppression, as well as make strides towards equality and justice. Change must occur now and will require all Canadians to work together and listen.
36. Human Rights (2023)
The CCU/CSC unequivocally believes that all individuals should be able to live without fear of discrimination and harassment. Actions speak louder than words, and we support and encourage all our members to speak out and engage in peaceful protests against social and racial injustice, this includes and is not limited to any hate demonstrations.
The CCU/CSC calls upon its affiliated member unions to develop tangible strategies to combat rising hate and violence against people who face oppression specifically 2SLGBTQI+ groups.
7. EI Benefits for migrant workers (2003)
The CCU/CSC demand and continue to lobby the federal government to cease this dishonest and exploitative practice which robs migrant workers of part of their wages to pay for EI benefits they cannot collect.
8. Working conditions (2003)
The CCU/CSC support efforts to improve the working conditions of migrant workers to our country.
25. Columbia (2005)
The constant expansion of El Cerrejon Norte mine has resulted in forced relocations of indigenous people, human rights violations, environmental destruction and other injustices. A total of 74 trade unionists were killed in Columbia in 2004 alone. Nova Scotia Power could purchase coal from other sources, including coal mining cooperatives in Columbia with good human rights records. The CCU/CSC actively oppose Nova Scotia Power’s purchase and use of blood coal from Colombia.
75. Financial Support (2003)
A request for financial support for a member union of the CCU/CSC whose members are on strike or out of work is a priority for the CCU/CSC and such requests will be carefully considered at Executive Board meetings.
76. Coalitions in B.C. (2003)
The CCU/CSC continues to work with the coalitions in B. C. to improve conditions for the working people of B. C.
77. Protestors (2003)
The CCU/CSC will register protests when protesters are unfairly treated by law enforcement officers or agencies. The CCU/CSC will protest to those responsible for the actions of the security forces.
78. Anti-terrorism legislations (2003)
The CCU/CSC will protest the use of the anti-terrorist legislation and demand for the repeal of the anti-terrorist legislation.
79. Freedom to demonstrate (2003)
The CCU/CSC opposes the government in allowing and initiating the use of tear gas and pepper spray. The CCU/CSC also demands that the government allow its citizens to have the freedom to demonstrations.
80. Anti-scab Legislation (2007)
In 1987 the CCU / CSC passed an Anti-scab Legislation policy resolution that stated “The CCU / CSC calls upon the federal and provincial governments to enact anti-scab legislation.” The CCU / CSC restate our 1987 Anti-scab Legislation policy and lobby the federal and provincial governments to enact anti-scab legislation.
81. International Trade Union Confederation. (2013)
The CCU/CSC over the past number of years has sought to become actively involved in the defence of workers’ rights globally as well as the preservation, defence, and building of the union movement on an international level. The International Trade Union Confederation is the foremost global union federation that national union centres such as the CCU/CSC can unite with to achieve the international solidarity and action required to defend the rights of workers on a global level. The CCU/CSC will affiliate with the International Trade Union Confederation.
82. Bill C-377 (2015)
The CCU/CSC and its affiliates will continue to correspond with the government to let them know that Bill C-377 is unconstitutional and illegal. We will continue to fight for the rights of the union. Whether this bill will remain in effect is uncertain. Both supporters and opponents expect that the law will be challenged in court. Most provinces oppose the bill on the grounds that it is unconstitutional because it allegedly infringes on the provincial regulation of labour. The federal privacy commissioner has taken the position that the bill is overbroad and infringes on privacy rights.
83. Public Services Sustainability Act (2017)
The CCU/CSC supports the actions of the Partnership to Defend Public Services in their legal challenge of the Manitoba Provincial Government’s Public Services Sustainability Act.
84. Universal Card Check System (2017)
The CCU will lobby Federal and Provincial Governments to reintroduce a Universal Card Check system for Union Certification.
85. Bill C-27 (2017)
The CCU/CSC will support any affiliates struggling to defend secure pensions by organizing an email campaign to assist.
86. Precarious Work (2017)
The CCU/CSC will continue making fighting precarious work a priority.
87. Remote/Hybrid Work Environments
The CCU/CSC will promote and advocate for the establishment of remote/hybrid work environments where viable, which would allow employees the opportunity to work from home creating a better work-life balance for Canadian workers.
88. Unions Dues to stay in Canada (2023)
The CCU/CSC urges the government of Canada to prohibit Canadian Union workers dues from being sent outside the country; with the exemption of humanitarian aid. Canada is one fo the few countries in the world that allows unions from other countries to represent Canadian workers. Most international unions send money south to America and may use the money to lobby for policies and legislation that is detrimental to Canadians. They have also been known to use their large size and significant resources to raid and recue wages of independent Canadian union workers.
35. Citizens’ Rights and Information (2007)
Citizens’ private rights and personal information protection are being overruled by the needs and powers of foreign countries. The CCU / CSC urge the Canadian government to strengthen its laws and their application to better protect the Canadian citizens’ private life rights and personal information.
36. Codes of Conducts (2007)
Foreign owned companies do not comply with applicable Canadian laws.The CCU / CSC urge the federal and provincial governments to regulate, monitor and investigate internal binding “codes of conducts” of foreign owned companies in order to comply with applicable Canadian laws.
37. The Anti-terrorism Act (2015)
On February 23, 2015, The Anti-terrorism Act, 2015 a.k.a. Bill C-51 became law in Canada. The law is vague and subject to misuse by several federal agencies, has little oversight and targets freedom of speech and assembly of Canadians; and it could be used to stifle and criminalize dissent, protest, picket lines, wildcat strikes, logging blockades and focus of attention to polluters and the abuse of power by several federal agencies; and labour unions in Canada are honour bound to right the wrongs perpetrated on the poor, oppressed, disadvantaged, displaced, industrially injured or of minority status by any federal agency, corporate entity or industrial power, and Canadian labour unions could be the targets of retaliation, silencing, dismantling and criminalizing for exercising freedom of speech, assembly and protest actions against the undefined powers of the Anti-terrorism Act and any other activities that has been the historical mandates of labour and activity, and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada stated that the limitless powers given to 17 federal agencies by Bill C-51 “are excessive and the privacy safeguards proposed are seriously deficient.”
That the CCU join with other political and civic organizations and insistently petition the federal government to repeal Bill C-51.
38. Anti-Terrorism Act (2015)
The CCU/CSC will lobby the government to repeal Bill C-51.
Bill C-51, The Anti-Terrorism Act, forms the core of the most comprehensive reforms to the Canada’s national security laws since 2001. Widely expanded powers and new criminal offences raise serious human rights concerns including:
1. A vague definition of “threats” that could include a wide range of protest activity that may not be lawful, but is certainly not criminal.
2. Asking Federal Court judges to authorize CSIS “threat reduction” activities that could include human rights violations in Canada and in other countries.
3. Suppressing freedom of expression by making it a crime to advocate or promote the commission of terrorism offences “in general”.
4. Lowering the threshold for, and extending the duration of, preventative detention without charge.
5. Expanded information-sharing without sufficient safeguards to prevent the sharing of unreliable, inaccurate, or inflammatory information domestically and internationally.
6. Inadequate appeal procedures for individuals who find their names on no-fly lists.
7. No increased review or oversight of increasingly complex national security activities.
39. Growth of the CCU/CSC (2015)
The membership of the CCU/CSC is a diverse group of independent unions; and there are many independent Canadian Unions that are not affiliated to the CCU/CSC or the CLC; and the CCU/CSC needs to expand its membership. The CCU/CSC approach all of the independent Canadian Unions to join the CCU and the growth of the membership in the CCU/CSC be the main focus for the next 12 months.
40. Temporary Foreign Worker Program (2015)
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program has taken jobs from Canadians; and the Temporary Foreign Workers have been exploited by employers in Canada; and Temporary Foreign Workers have been used by employers in Canada to drive down wages. The CCU/CSC lobby the Federal Government to change the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and replace it with a system of legal immigration to Canada for jobs that Canadians cannot fill.
41. Electoral System (2021)
Canada is still one of the very few remaining democracies throughout the world that uses a plurality-based electoral system, known in Canada as “First Past the Post”. This allows a political party with a minority of the vote to have a majority of seats in the Parliaments and Legislatures throughout the country, thus dominating the government’s institutions.
Instead, an electoral system of proportional representation would be far more fair and democratic than the current system. The CCU/CSC commits itself to supporting the creation of an electoral system, both at the federal and provincial levels, based on proportional representation, which would work to promote greater political accountability in Canada and its democratic institutions.
The CCU/CSC will also continue to work with progressive organizations such as Fair Vote Canada and others who continue to fight for proportional representation.
42. Long-Term Care (2021)
Private, for-profit, long-term care has become a national embarrassment in Canada. Years of funding cuts, privatization and deregulation has produced corner-cutting, cheapened service delivery, staffing shortages, price gouging and other forms of corporate profiteering has turned long-term care into a disaster for seniors and others who rely on these services throughout the country.
All seniors in Canada should be guaranteed to enjoy their golden years in good health, safety and security, and people with disabilities should be provided with proper and decent care. The CCU/CSC continues its commitment to calling for the creation of a universal, publicly funded, non-profit, long-term care system in Canada, funded through progressive taxation and administered by the federal and provincial governments.
43. Media Outlets (2021)
The CCU/CSC commits to supporting independent, non-profit, progressive Canadian media, and to encourage all affiliates to support digital and media literacy education among their memberships. The CCU/CSC encourages open and effective networks to promote progressive values and services, and to improve the environment for long-standing social, political, and economic stability for all Canadians.
44. The Right to Collective Bargaining (2023)
The CCU/CSC calls on the federal and provincial governments to affirm the constitutional right of all Canadians to collectively bargain and refrain from enacting legislation that limits the right to collective bargaining. Attempts to undermine the constitutional right to collective bargaining are exemplified by Bill 124 in Ontario and Bill 28 in Manitoba, which violate the constitutional rights of Canadian workers under section 2(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
45. Affordable Housing Plan for all Canadians (2023)
The CCU/CSC calls on the federal government to acknowledge the right to shelter for all Canadians and fund a national affordable housing plan to address the national crisis in affordable housing. The CCU/CSC urges the federal government to build comprehensive structures to assist provincial and municipal governments to fund and build permanent, affordable social housing in all communities, including through co-ops, government, and non-profit organizations, to ensure that all Canadians have a safe place to live.
46. Healthcare Services for all Canadians (2023)
The CCU/CSC will continue to lobby all levels of government to sustain consistent, reliable and accessible healthcare services. Regardless of the province or territory, all Canadians should have access to the same high level of fully government-funded and government-provided healthcare services and treatment at a consistent standard of care.
39. Solidarity Network (2003)
The CCU/CSC has supported the Solidarity Network and its predecessor, the Action Canada Network for many years. The will continue to support the Solidarity Network at $400 per month, subject to review by the Executive Board at its meetings throughout the year.
40. Financial Support (2003)
The CCU/CSC is a group of independent unions and organizing other independent unions is a goal of this organization. The Executive Board will carefully consider any requests for financial support from member unions and other groups who are organizing workers into an independent, democratically-run union.
41. Common Frontiers (2003)
The CCU/CSC has been donating $60 per month to the Common Frontiers and agrees to increase its support to $100 per month, subject to review by the Executive Board at its meetings throughout the year.
42. Maquila Solidarity Network (2003)
The CCU/CSC has supported the Maquila Solidarity Network for many years and will continue to support the Maquila Solidarity Network at $100 per quarter year, subject to review by the Executive Board at its meetings throughout the year.
43. Council of Canadians (2003)
The CCU/CSC has been a member of the Council of Canadians for many years. The Council of Canadian is continuing its important work as a civil society group critiquing developments which may adversely affect Canadians (such as water exports, the unregulated introduction of genetically modified wheat strains, trade agreements which undermine Canadian sovereignty and our ability to preserve our environment). The CCU/CSC will continue to be a member of the Council of Canadians, subject to review of finances by Executive Board.
44. Common Front on the World Trade Organization (2003)
The CCU/CSC has been an active member of the Common Front on the World Trade Organization, therefore, the CCU/CSC will continue to participate in the CFWTO meetings, subject to review by Executive Board at its meetings throughout the year.
45. National Action Committee on the Status of Women (NAC) (2003)
The CCU/CSC has been a member organization of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women (NAC) for many years. The CCU/CSC has been an advocate for equal pay for work of equal value, and advocates for respect for the rights of all people The CCU/CSC will continue to be a member of NAC, subject to review of finances by Executive Board.
46. National Anti-Poverty Organization (NAPO) (2003)
The CCU/CSC has been a member of the National Anti-Poverty Organization (NAPO) for many years. Poverty continues to be a major problem in Canada. The CCU/CSC will continue to be a member of NAPO, subject to review of finances by the Executive Board.
47. Ontario Coalition against Poverty (OCAP) (2003)
The CCU/CSC has supported the Ontario Coalition against Poverty (OCAP) by a $500.00 donation in February 2003. OCAP continues to be a vocal advocate for the poor in Ontario. OCAP leaders have been targeted by law enforcement agencies and a retrial has been ordered for John Clarke on charges of encouraging a riot in 2000 at Queen’s Park in Toronto. The CCU/CSC offers written support to OCAP and donates to OCAP to help defray the expenses of the retrial, the amount to be determined by Executive Board after review of finances.
48. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (2003)
The CCU/CSC has become a member of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives ($500);
The CCPA promotes policies that would enhance conditions for working people in Canada. The CCU/CSC will continue to be a member of the CCPA, subject to review of finances by the Executive Board.
49. The Gathering Place (2003)
The CCU/CSC has made donations to The Gathering Place when our Executive Board meetings have been held in Vancouver. The Gathering Place provides sorely needed counseling, food, clothing, and facilities such as showers and laundry machines which allow people to be fed, and to be clean. It is recognized that people using the services provided by The Gathering Place come to Vancouver from all over British Columbia and Canada;
The people seeking help at The Gathering Place are fellow human beings who are without work and/or shelter. The CCU/CSC will continue to donate to The Gathering Place, the amount to be determined by Executive Board after review of CCU/CSC finances.
50. Minimum Wage (2003)
The CCU/CSC lobby the Ontario government to increase the minimum wage to $10 per hour and to index the minimum wage to the cost of living and demands that the Ontario government immediately increase the shelter portion of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programme benefits to the average Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation rent levels. The CCU/CSC also demands that the Ontario government index social assistance to the cost of living and distributes the anti-poverty petitions of the Ontario Coalition for Social Justice to our members for signature.
51. Support the Council of Canadians (2003)
The CCU/CSC has been a member of the Council of Canadians for many years. The CCU/CSC uses materials developed by the Council for education of our membership. The CCU/CSC will continue to support the Council of Canadians by paying an annual membership fee, and by making donations when possible, as well as participating when possible at the annual meeting of the organisation and by passing the information to all the affiliates.
52. Panhandle (2005)
The CCU/CSC ask the provincial and the municipal governments to address real issues rather than use police forces and the law to attack the poor and mentally ill who are forced to panhandle.
53. Publications (2005)
Provided that the CCU/CSC finances permit, the CCU/CSC promote unionism and membership in the CCU/CSC, and at the same time assist those in poverty, by periodically taking advertisements in publications such as Halifax’s Street Feat.
54. Pension Plan Support (2013)
The CCU/CSC will support COTU/SCTT by means of letters and/or representation to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions in the pension plan struggle that COTU/SCTT is facing. In the event that their file is brought in front of the OSFI.
55. Child Poverty (2015)
The CCU/CSC continues to urge all levels of government to remember the vow they took in 1989 to end child poverty, and take immediate action to eradicate the suffering of children by providing adequate levels of funding, affordable housing and creating other socially conscious initiatives to end this unneeded and unforgivable pain and suffering by Canadian children.
56. Minimum Wage (2017)
The CCU/CSC supports the fight to increase minimum wage levels across all provinces and territories in Canada, and strongly advocates for a living wage for all Canadians.
57. Universal Prescription Coverage (2017)
The CCU/CSC will encourage universal prescription, drug and dental coverage for all Canadians.
1. Officer Signing Authority (2017)
All cheques, all invoices for payment, and all legally binding contractual documents shall require the signature of any two of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and/or Treasurer before payment can be issued.
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