The Summer CCU Labour School is taking place in Castlegar, BC on Saturday, June 23, and two human and labour rights experts will headline the event. Profiles Leo McGrady is counsel with Koskie Glavin Gordon in Vancouver, British Columbia. He received his degrees from the […]
Download May Day Postcard 1 Download May Day Postcard 2 The Confederation of Canadian Unions celebrates International Workers’ Day, held every year on May 1. It’s a day to recognize and continue the struggle for workers’ rights, social justice, equity and democracy. Founded by socialists […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions is thrilled to announce that in April 2018, the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) voted unanimously to become an affiliate with the CCU. CUSW made the decision at their convention in Ottawa. CUSW is a highly participatory, democratic skilled […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions and its affiliates stand together in solidarity and support the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its call to action. In addition, we support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) […]
The CCU Communications Committee has produced an amazing postcard in recognition of the National Day of Mourning on April 28. You will all now have a digital copy of this. We ask that you please forward the digital version to your membership. As well, we […]
The recent Labour School of the Confederation of Canadian Unions took place in Toronto. Chris Donovan and Brett Hughes of Dewart Gleason discussed three major labour topics: 1. Off-duty conduct 2. Drug testing and medical marijuana 3. Dealing with DFRs
In March 2018, the Executive Board of the Confederation of Canadian Unions met in Toronto to discuss recent achievements, issues and planned activity for the months ahead. Also, the CCU Labour School was held, which featured three speakers. Former CCU President Joanie Cameron Pritchett spoke […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions and its affiliates throughout the country proudly support International Women’s Day on March 8 every year. It’s the global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for women’s […]
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.
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