International Workers Day, held every year on May 1, is a celebration of workers’ rights, social justice, equity and democracy. Founded by socialists in the late 19th century, the date was chosen to commemorate the Haymarket Massacre in Chicago in 1886, when police fired on workers who were striking to establish the eight hour work […]
In 1990, Parliament passed the Workers Mourning Day Act to recognize April 28th as the day to remember workers killed or injured on the job. Over 1,000 Canadians lose their lives at work every year. On this day, the labour movement honours those whose lives have been forever changed by a workplace incident. The motto […]
Every April 22nd, stakeholders of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. Our world needs transformation. It’s time for the people of the world to hold governments and the private sector accountable for their role in our environmental crisis while also calling for bold, creative, and innovative […]
We are very excited to announce that planning is now underway for the next CCU-CSC Executive Board (EB) meeting being held in WINNIPEG, MB on June 10 & 11, 2023 at the Fort Garry hotel. Fort Garry Hotel 222 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0R3 Tel: 204-942-8251 Toll-free: 1-800-665-8088 Please be sure to confirm your room […]
Every year, the Confederation of Canadian Unions celebrates International Women’s Day. It’s the global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The celebration has occurred for well over a century, with the first one created by the socialist movement in 1910. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Every […]
In February 2023, the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) held its Labour School in Ottawa. Speaking via Zoom was Niki Ashton, the NDP Member of Parliament for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski. Niki has been a tireless champion of workers’ rights, equity, social justice and environmental sustainability. In her presentation, Niki speaks about the current work of the […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) makes it a priority to raise awareness about the lack of clean drinking water in First Nations communities throughout the country. 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 […]
Come out to community discussion on the Future of the Forestry industry. Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 pm Canfor Theatre, UNBC Or attend virtually by scanning the QR code above. Featuring: Mike Morris, MLA for Prince George – Mackenzie Ben Parfitt, Policy Analyst with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Chuck LeBlanc (President of Len Shankel […]
Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: Business Agent Report Market Recovery BC Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan CMAW 9th Convention Diversity Committee Report Certifying Non-Union Contractors Our Aim
Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2023 theme for Black History Month is: “Ours to tell”. This theme represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learning more about the […]