Canada has been rocked by the so-called RoboGate scandal. The Conservative Party has been accused of using dirty tricks and robocalls to mislead and misdirect Liberal and NDP voters in key ridings during the May 2011 federal election. In response to these allegations, the Council of Canadians, of which the CCU supports, has created a […]
By Past President Joanie Cameron Pritchett I hope that everyone had a wonderful winter break, which provided for time with family and friends and a rest from our busy campus. I am writing the first of the monthly installments of this year’s President’s Corner. I want to continue to communicate on a regular basis with […]
The CCU has produced its 2012 calendar, which illustrates some of the important social and political events of the last year and throughout labour history. The CCU also looks to 2012 knowing that a better world is possible. It makes for a great gift for any union member or social activist. Download full calendar (allow […]
On October 15, 2011, CCU Vice President John Harahan attended the Occupy Nova Scotia Rally in Halifax in order to express the CCU’s support of and solidarity with the protesters. Attempts by the media to portray these protests as disorganized and lacking a uniform message could not be farther from the truth. The speakers at […]
CCU Vice-President John Hanrahan has initiated an exciting new program that helps raise awareness of international labour struggles around the globe. Working with LabourStart, the world’s premier go-to online destination for union news, the CCU website now has a live feed from LabourStart that features labour activities and campaigns that you can get involved in. […]
By Past President Joanie Cameron Pritchett After more than two months of occupying streets, parks, businesses and public areas, the Occupy Movement, despite colder weather and government-imposed evictions, is still going strong. It started on September 17th, with hundreds of people occupying Zucotti Park near Wall Street in downtown Manhattan. Just three weeks later, over […]
The CCU has recently initiated a highly successful communications and media strategy that has raised our profile and launched us into the online universe. For starters, the CCU has created a Facebook group. Be sure to “Like” it to join up. It’s a great way to stay in touch with other members throughout the country, […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions has kicked off a political education drive aimed at increasing voter turnout for the October 6th Ontario election. The CCU has received responses from a questionnaire it sent to the major parties at the beginning of the Ontario election campaign. Named “Have A Say, Vote Your Way,” the questionnaire relates […]
The CCU is holding its biennial convention on October 22 to 25 in Toronto. The Labour School is on the first day, and we have an incredible line-up of guest speakers addressing a wide variety of issues, including contract bargaining, electronic monitoring of workers and human rights, attendance management programs, the green economy and jobs, […]
For the second year in a row, Barrie residents didn’t have to travel on a busy Highway 400 to Toronto in order to celebrate Labour Day. The Second Annual Barrie Labour Day Picnic featuring music, food and fun for kids, took place on September 5th at Sunnidale Park. Organized by the Confederation of Canadian Unions […]