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. We want to thank all those who applied, and […]
Hello all, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Len Shankel. Len was a long time President of Local 9 (32 Years). But he was more than that. Len was […]
For many, 2020 was the most difficult year in recent memory. A global pandemic took the lives of almost 2 million people, caused social and economic havoc, and changed the way we live our lives […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions wishes everyone a Happy Holidays. It’s been a very difficult year for everyone, but especially for working people. But as the CCU has always said, if we work together, we […]
Check out the latest edition of the PPWC Leaflet Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: Howe Sound Bursary Winner President’s Report 1st Vice-President’s Report 2nd Vice-President’s Report CCU Letter to the Premiers
The CCU/CSC Officers are hosting a casual two hour holiday party/get together at 4pm Pacific 5pm Mountain 6pm Central 7pm Eastern 8pm Atlantic Friday, December 18 All members are invited! Get festive with us by […]
For nearly a decade, the Broadbent Institute’s signature autumn event, the Progress Gala, has brought together Canada’s sharpest thought leaders for a night of insightful and inspirational dialogue on the critical issues of the day. […]
Download Full Issue Inside this Issue: From the President’s Desk How Does the Banking of Regular Time Work? Constitution & Bylaw Changes Contract Admin
Ben Parfitt, the Resource Policy Analyst with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, participated in a very special online version of the CCU Labour School in October 2020, where he provided two excellent and informative […]
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 […]
By Sarah Petz. Originally posted on CBC News Last provincial inspection found issues with cleanliness, including filthy washrooms, evidence of cockroaches A weekend review by a team of health officials from the Winnipeg Regional Health […]
The Fall 2020 edition of the newly designed CCU Connections, the news magazine of the Confederation of Canadian Unions, is now online. Special thanks to everyone on the editorial board, including Michael Belanger, Dawn Burns, […]
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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