The CCU/CSC provides annual bursaries of $1,000 for dependent children of members of unions belonging to the CCU/CSC for the purpose of furthering their post-secondary education. Apply Here
The Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) will be holding its 2023 Convention in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 14 to 17, at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel on Upper Water Street. Convention will also include […]
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 […]
Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: From the President – Chris McCann Question: What are my Work Break Entitlements? 50 for 50 Contest AESES Volunteers’ Appreciation Banquet Spring Education Seminar in Photos: April 26, The […]
Check out the Spring 2023 edition of CCU Connections, the official news magazine of the Confederation of Canadian Unions. Please share online and on your affiliate’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages as well. Download Here […]
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 […]
International Workers Day, held every year on May 1, is a celebration of workers’ rights, social justice, equity and democracy. Founded by socialists in the late 19th century, the date was chosen to commemorate the […]
In 1990, Parliament passed the Workers Mourning Day Act to recognize April 28th as the day to remember workers killed or injured on the job. Over 1,000 Canadians lose their lives at work every year. […]
Every April 22nd, stakeholders of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. Our world needs transformation. It’s time for the people of the world to hold governments […]
Calendar of Events
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World AIDS Day World AIDS Day Dec 1 all-day  World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those... | ||||||
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Dec 6 all-day  It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as... | ||||||
Human Rights Day Human Rights Day Dec 10 all-day  Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): a milestone document proclaiming the inalienable rights... | ||||||
Christmas Day Christmas Day Dec 25 all-day  On behalf of the Confederation of Canadians Unions / Confederation des syndicats canadiens, we hope your holiday season is full of peace, joy and happiness. Wishing everyone a bright year year! Be safe and well. ... | ||||||
New Years Eve New Years Eve Dec 31 all-day  The Confederation of Canadian Unions wishes everyone a Happy New Year. In this new decade, we can build a better future for workers in Canada and around the world. |
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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