From the Canadian Heritage website Historic Black Canadian Communities Since 1996, the Government of Canada’s annual Black History Month campaign encourages people of all backgrounds to learn more about Black history in Canada. This brief overview documents some of the events that helped shape the contributions that Black people have made to all sectors of […]
Written by Cheryl Buckley of PPWC Local 1 Sleeping Car Porters had long been a job that only black men were hired for. Their duties included making up sleeping berths, shining shoes, serving meals, cleaning, etc. It was a very demanding job with a high level of responsibility and little rest. Speaking of rest, a […]
For its 2021 budget consultations, the federal government is asking Canadians what their top priorities are. This is your chance to show Prime Minister Trudeau that you want to put working people first and protect jobs, health care, education, housing and other important services wage earners depend on. The questionnaire will take at least five […]
TORONTO, Ontario – The Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) is supporting a bold move by Toronto City Council, which last week passed a motion calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to implement 10 days of paid sick leave for all workers in the province. The recommendation, which was issued by Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health […]
Download and Share Poster From the federal government’s Canadian Heritage website Just as last year, as part of Black History Month, the CCU is acknowledging the contribution of Black Canadians to our society. This multi-part series will start with an overview of Black History in Canada, and how the celebration came to be in the […]