The Confederation of Canadian Unions stands in solidarity with the working people and students of Hong Kong, as well as the HKCTU (Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions), in their struggle for democracy. CCU President […]
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 Nova Scotia Liberals are in the process of passing legislation that will reportedly take away the right of the province’s health care workers to choose the union that represents them through a democratic vote. […]
In June 2013, Conservative Senators revolted against Stephen Harper’s anti-union and anti-worker agenda by effectively gutting Bill C-377. Now the Conservatives are bringing back the bill and attempting to limit debate in the Senate and […]
On October 18 and 19, 2014, the Confederation of Canadian Unions will host our Labour School at the Delta Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The CCU Executive Board meeting will be held the following day. […]
Read President John Hanrahan’s report to the CCU Executive Board Meeting in June 2014. “I would like to thank all of you for taking the time from what I know are your very busy schedules […]
For the fifth year in a row, hundreds of people came out to Sunnidale Park in Barrie to celebrate the gains labour unions have won for working people during the last century. More than 1,000 […]
By CCU President John Hanrahan On September 25, Canada and the European Union are expected to announce the completed text of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), paving the way for the ratification process […]
The Fifth Annual Barrie Labour Day Picnic will take place on Monday, September 1st at Sunnidale Park, and the entire community is invited. In what has become an annual tradition for CCU members, the free […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions supports the brave struggle of teachers in British Columbia. They are on strike for smaller class sizes, better support for special needs students, and a fairer education system for all […]
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Holocaust Remembrance Day Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan 27 all-day  The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27—the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau—as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the six million... | ||||||
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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