In June 2022, the Confederation of Canadian Unions held its Labour School in Montreal, Quebec on the issues of mental health and well-being. Speakers included: 1. Steve Lurie recently retired as the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch, a post he held since 1979. Steve has written and lectured extensively on […]
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It acknowledges the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into existence. August 1, 2022 will mark the second federally recognized Emancipation Day in Canada – a day that honours the long legacy […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions wants to wish its members and working people throughout our country a very Happy Canada Day. There is so much to be proud of, and more to work for in building an even better Canada. Observed on July 1st, the national holiday marks the anniversary of Confederation in 1867 when […]
See the Spring 2022 edition of CCU Connections, the news magazine of the Confederation of Canadian Unions. Please share online and on your affiliate’s Facebook and Twitter pages as well. Download Here In this edition: Kelly Johnson – Making Mental Health and Wellbeing a Top Priority A Special Message from Shea-Lynn Richardson Jim Streb – […]
On July 1, 2022, Gary Fiege will end his term as PPWC President. Below is his final statement written to the members and supporters of our union, which will be featured in the upcoming edition of the Leaflet. Thank you, brother Gary, for years of hard work, sacrifice and always standing up for working people […]
TORONTO, June 24, 2022 /CNW/ – Their contract expired July 2021 and negotiations only began in November 2021. The two parties had met 27 times before a No Board Report was filed to the Ministry of Labour on June 8. After two years of adapting to keep the organization running during the pandemic, YUSA members […]
Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: From the President – Chris McCann What’s Wrong with Checking Emails Outside of Working Hours? AESES Representatives for 2022-2024 AESES 2022-2024 Executive Council Ratification Vote Results
National Indigenous Peoples Day (formerly National Aboriginal Day) is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. The day was first celebrated in 1996, after it was proclaimed that year by then Governor General of Canada Roméo LeBlanc, to be celebrated annually on […]
Download Full Agenda (PDF) See the Photos from Montreal The CCU/CSC is holding its upcoming Labour School and Executive Board (EB) meeting in Montreal/Laval, PQ on June 11 and 12, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Laval. This meeting will be in-person, so your immediate response is imperative to ensuring a successful event. Hotel Accommodations: Holiday […]
June is 2SLGBTQ* Pride Month, and the CCU has created two new postcards that you can print or share online. The Confederation of Canadian Unions supports the rights of the 2SLGBTQ* community in Canada and throughout the world. Diversity and the individual autonomy of all people must be cherished in an environment free from prejudice […]