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 The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. On December 6, we remember: * Geneviève Bergeron * […]
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 this edition: Mark Miller – Fair Taxation and New Mode Paula Gowdie – Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples Chris Wasilenchuk […]
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 help properly fund important social programs like health care and education, pay down government debt, reduce the political power of […]
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 in the nation’s defence. Remembrance Day ceremonies were usually held at community cenotaphs and war memorials, or sometimes at schools […]
Indigenous peoples in Canada have been part of our proud military history for over 200 years. During the War of 1812, they were vital allies in the protection of Canada, helping protect the citizens of this emerging country from attacks and invasions of Americans. Since then, thousands served bravely in both World Wars and the […]
Download Full Letter The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 The Honourable Stephen Lecce Minister of Education Ministry of Education 5th Floor, 438 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2K8 Dear Premier, Minister Lecce, On behalf of the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) and its affiliated members throughout […]
PPWC Local 2, representing over 400 workers in Crofton, British Columbia, is currently in bargaining, and its main employer is trying to erode the rights and working conditions achieved by Local 2 members going back decades. Members recently voted an overwhelming 99.71% in favour of a strike mandate, in which 87% of the membership voted. […]
Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends, Local 2 of the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) represents more than 400 workers in Crofton, British Columbia. A democratic, Canadian union, Local 2 is organized from the bottom up, with participatory decision-making and grassroots control from the rank and file membership. Local 2 is currently in bargaining […]
Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: Convention Report New Table Officers and Finance Committee Members NSUPE Bursary Winners Committees Update Member Discounts Staff Updates Do you know what Union Leave is?