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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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?
Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: From the President – Chris McCann How do I Handle a Workload Concern AESES Appointments Celebrating Volunteers Past and Present AESES Members Out in the Wild! AESES Children’s Christmas […]
Download Complete Agenda The next CCU/CSC Labour School and Executive Board (EB) meeting is being held in Vancouver, BC on October 15 and 16, 2022 at the Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites. This meeting will […]
Donate Now Canadians throughout the country are shocked and saddened by the destruction caused by Hurricane Fiona. Starting on September 24, the hurricane charged through eastern Quebec and all four eastern provinces, producing wind speeds […]
Calendar of Events
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2SLGBTQ* Pride Month 2SLGBTQ* Pride Month Jun 1 all-day  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... | ||||||
World Day Against Child Labour World Day Against Child Labour Jun 12 all-day  152 million children are still in child labour today. Child labour occurs in almost all sectors, yet 7 out of every 10 of these children are working in agriculture. On this World Day Against Child... | ||||||
Juneteenth Freedom Day Juneteenth Freedom Day Jun 19 all-day  Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came... | National Indigenous Peoples Day National Indigenous Peoples Day Jun 21 all-day  The Confederation of Canadian Unions celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, which recognizes the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Metis. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples,... | |||||
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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