By CCU Vice President Michael Belanger April 28 as a Day of Mourning started in Canada in 1984. This is a day set aside each year to remember those who have been killed or seriously […]
From the Council of Canadians Monday, March 22 is World Water Day. This year we are asking you to hold Prime Minister Trudeau accountable for his 2015 election promise to end all drinking water advisories […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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