The Labour School will begin at 10 am on Saturday, October 15th with Blaine Donais of UnionsWork! presenting a seminar on collective bargaining. Blaine Donais B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), RPDR, C. Med., author of Workplaces […]
Clean Drinking Water for All First Nations Communities
Water is the essence of life. According to the federal government, “everyone in Canada should have access to safe, clean drinking water.” In 2015, the federal government made efforts to end long term-drinking water advisories in First Nations communities. While we acknowledge that 136 long-term drinking water advisories have been lifted as of October 2022, 30 advisories are still in effect in 26 communities, some of which have been in place for over 25 years. Water deemed unsafe could contain disease, viruses, bacteria or parasites. Those in First Nations communities under advisory have not been able to use common tap water without first bringing it to a rolling boil. This constitutes a major health crisis and a gross violation of the basic rights of First Nations peoples in Canada. First Nations communities should not have to live under these conditions in one of the richest countries on Earth. The water advisories must end now. We demand the Liberal government declare a public health emergency and act immediately with their provincial counterparts to rectify this situation immediately. We demand the government invest resources and ensure proper funding to develop the publicly owned infrastructure necessary to end all water advisories in First Nations communities throughout Canada. Send a strong message to the government now
The Trans Pacific Partnership, the Canadian-European trade agreement, and a new free trade agreement with China are all on the agenda of the Trudeau Liberals in the near future. One wonders how a federal government […]
Earlier this week, members of NSUPE Local 19 voted to return to work at Canadian Blood Services (CBS) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island after nearly 12 months on the picket line. Their brave struggle, in […]
CCU President John Hanrahan joined members of The Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private employees in the Halifax Pride Parade on July 23, 2016. The Parade was attended by approximately 100,000 people. “The Confederation […]
12 million Canadian workers are not covered by a workplace pension plan. The maximum retirement benefit under the Canada Pension plan is around $1,100 per month, while the average benefit under CPP is $550 per […]
On May 16 to 19, CCU President John Hanrahan was proud to join the picket line with the striking workers of NSUPE Local 19 in Prince Edward Island. The picketers set up a line to […]
On May 7 to 9, CCU Vice President Frank Robertson and I were fortunate to attend the 2016 LabourStart Global Solidarity Conference, held at Ryerson University in Toronto Ontario. LabourStart is the global labour movement’s […]
On this April 28, the official Day of Mourning, Confederation of Canadian Unions mourns those workers who have been killed at work, and renews the commitment to fight for the living. Three Canadians die every […]
The April 2016 Labour School of the Confederation of Canadian Unions will feature Wayne Benedict (read bio here), an Alberta Barrister and Solicitor with the E. Wayne Benedict Professional Law Corporation. Wayne will be speaking […]
Calendar of Events
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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... | |||||
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Documentary - 47 minutes
The 47-minute documentary, called The Voice for Independent Unions in Canada, illustrates the CCU's dedication to the establishment of a democratic, independent labour movement, its newfound working relationship with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and its commitment to growth and renewal.
The documentary also focuses on the struggles of labour activists inside the CCU, its proud history, its work with social justice activists in Canada and around the globe, and the new economic challenges of wage stagnation and growing inequality.
The documentary will be submitted to over 50 film and documentary festivals in Canada and around the world in 2014 and 2015, including the Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto Hot Docs Festival.
Be sure to watch the documentary in full screen and High Definition. Click on the little wheel in the bottom right corner of the video to the left of the YouTube icon, and then press 1080p HD. For full screen, simply press the little square to the right of the YouTube icon. Director and Editor: Sean Cain Executive Producer: Joanie Cameron Pritchett