AESES is extremely pleased to share that the judge for the trial contesting the constitutionality of the Pallister Government’s Public Services Sustainability Act (PSSA) ruled in favour of the unions. In a scathing decision, Justice McKelvey stated “I have concluded that the PSSA operates as a draconian measure that has inhibited and dramatically reduced the […]
The Spring 2020 edition of the newly designed CCU Connections, the news magazine of the Confederation of Canadian Unions, is now online. CCU Executive and the Editorial Board agreed on a new design and format for the magazine. Special thanks to everyone on the editorial board, including Michael Belanger, Dawn Burns, Breanne Whitwell, Ron Richardson, […]
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” ~ Desmond Tutu 1984 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient The Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU/CSC) believes that actions speak louder than words, and we support and encourage all our affiliates to speak out and engage in peaceful protests against social […]
With the rapid and constant changes in our workplaces as a result of the pandemic, it is a challenge to stay abreast of the changing messages and instructions that are being relayed. Nevertheless, AESES continues to push the employers to keep our members’ interests and well-being at the forefront. Check out the AESES COVID-19 Info […]
Vancouver, BC — Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX:CFX) is announcing the curtailment of Prince George Pulp and Paper and Intercontinental Pulp for approximately four weeks starting July 6, 2020. “We have made the difficult decision to temporarily curtail Prince George Pulp and Paper and Intercontinental Pulp due to the major global economic impacts of the […]
Download Issue (PDF) In this Issue: President’s Perspective – with Sonny Day New to the Board – Meeting Barbara Thurston Words of Encouragement Taking Action on Transit Cheap Ways to Make Working from Home Healthier Working Out – with Kerrianne Brown
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, The Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) is the largest affiliation of independent unions in the country, representing over 20,000 workers in both the public and private sectors. During our recent executive board meeting in Halifax, we debated and democratically voted in favour of a motion to advocate for the federal government […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions is expressing its deepest condolences to the 24 victims of the horrific shootings in Nova Scotia on April 19, 2020. Those utterly senseless acts of violence are the deadliest in recent Canadian history. 22 individuals are gone, including one RCMP officer, and two others are wounded. Flags throughout the country […]
With the National Day of Mourning just days away, the Confederation of Canadian Unions wants to thank all the health care workers who are on the front lines fighting COVID 19, as well as other workers in agriculture, grocery stores, pharmacies, delivery trucks and supply chains, manufacturing, public transportation, telecommunications, community services and other essential […]
Download Full Issue Inside this Issue: 58th Annual Convention Shop Stewards Corner What’s going on at the Locals? CCU Announcement on COVID 19