
On Friday, February 17, the Nova Scotia Teachers Union organized a historic one day strike as the Liberal McNeil government sat the legislature around the clock to ram through Bill-75. This unconstitutional, anti-union bill imposes […]
On Friday, February 17, the Nova Scotia Teachers Union organized a historic one day strike as the Liberal McNeil government sat the legislature around the clock to ram through Bill-75. This unconstitutional, anti-union bill imposes […]
By CCU President John Hanrahan On January 12, 2017, the Confederation of Canadian Unions was contacted by the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change and asked to send a letter in support of Gina Bahiwal, a […]
On October 19, 2016, Liberal finance minister Bill Morneau introduced Bill C-27, an Act to Amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985. This legislation is aimed at dismantling the defined benefit pension plans that fall […]
On December 13, 2016, The Association of Employees Supporting Education Services (AESES) voted to join the Confederation of Canadian Unions. The CCU now includes 13 affiliates from 6 unions, bringing our membership to over 16,000. […]
Documents made public in 2014 by the Toronto Star revealed that since 2006, 800 demonstrations and events had been subjected to the scrutiny of government agencies and departments. The range of events that were targeted […]
Since coming to power in Manitoba earlier this year, the Brian Pallister Conservatives have put in motion a sustained campaign attacking the rights of the province’s workers and the unions that represent their interests. The […]
Nova Scotia teachers are set to begin work-to-rule job action this Monday after rejecting two contract offers from the government of Nova Scotia. The government has cancelled school for Monday, citing vague concerns for student […]
Turkey now has more journalists in jail than any other country in the world. Since the failed coup in July of this year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has used his extended powers to stifle […]
The Canadian Federation of Students has organized a National Day of Action on November 2, 2016 to call for universal access to publicly funded education. Tuition fees across Canada have almost quadrupled since the 1990s. […]
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Black History Month Black History Month Feb 1 all-day ![]() The CCU-CSC acknowledges the contribution of black workers in Canada as part of Black History month. | ||||||
CCU-CSC Executive Board and Labour School in Ottawa on February 11 and 12, 2023 CCU-CSC Executive Board and Labour School in Ottawa on February 11 and 12, 2023 Feb 11 – Feb 12 all-day ![]() Dear CCU-CSC Delegates and Guests, We are very excited to announce that planning is now underway for the next CCU-CSC Executive Board (EB) meeting being held in our Nation’s capital, OTTAWA, ON on February 11... | ||||||
Pink Triangle Day Pink Triangle Day Feb 14 all-day ![]() Taken partially from Cassandra Wehrhahn (they/them/their), a reporter/photographer for the Neepawa Banner & Press Valentine’s Day is a day of love. For others, Feb. 14 is also a day of remembrance — Pink Triangle Day.... Valentine’s Day | ||||||
World Day of Social Justice World Day of Social Justice Feb 20 all-day ![]() The International Labour Organization unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10 June 2008. This is the third major statement of principles and policies adopted by the International Labour... | Pink Shirt Day Pink Shirt Day Feb 24 all-day ![]() Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise... | |||||