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Download Full Edition Check out the latest edition of the PPWC Leaflet, with an article by CCU Secretary Leanne Shumka on the history of the CCU on its 50th anniversary. Hello All, Another season rolls on and that brings more experience for myself. We have […]
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In October 2019, the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) held its 50th Anniversary Convention in Ottawa. Réal Lavergne is the President of Fair Vote Canada, and he spoke to the CCU about efforts to reform Canada’s electoral system to one that is proportional and democratic, […]
A few days ago, Angus Reid released a groundbreaking poll: “Support for Changing the Voting System Skyrockets Post Election.” Angus Reid has declared proportional representation a “consensus issue” among Canadians, with strong support among voters of every party and in every province! We need our […]
Dates: January 18 and 19, 2020 Where: Hotel Halifax Address: 1990 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Cost: $119/night Labour School Download Labour School Agenda – January 18, 2020 Download Training Workshop Description – January 18, 2020 The labour school in Halifax will feature Alejandra […]
In October 2019, the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) held its 50th Anniversary Convention in Ottawa. Michael Etherington, Indigenous relations consultant, spoke about the similarities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, and how they can overcome historical obstacles and work together for the common […]
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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