We are very excited to announce that planning is now underway for the next CCU/CSC Labour School and Executive Board (EB) meeting being held in Montreal/Laval, PQ on June 11 and 12, 2022 at the […]
Make Mental Health and Well-Being a Top Priority in Canada
The COVID pandemic has clearly illustrated how broken Canada’s mental health care system is. After two years of social and economic disruption, people of all ages are struggling with depression, stress and anxiety at unimaginable levels. Each of us are trying our best to cope with loneliness, loss and grief.Yet there are tens of thousands of Canadians on waiting lists to receive mental health treatment, and tens of thousands more who can’t afford it in the first place. The personal and economic costs of mental illness and depression on our society are enormous.
It’s time to put mental health care at the top of the agenda. Canada needs a publicly administered, universal mental health care system that is accessible to all. Adding mental health to Canada’s Medicare system will provide vitally important mental health supports and treatment to all Canadians and guarantee everyone can lead a happy and healthy life.
Send a strong message to the government now
The Confederation of Canadian Unions is deeply saddened to announce the passing of long-time member and activist Dwayne Whynot. Dwayne was a member of the Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees (NSUPE) and […]
International Workers’ Day, held every year on May 1, is a celebration of workers’ rights, social justice, equity and democracy. Founded by socialists in the late 19th century, the date was chosen to commemorate the […]
By former 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 […]
Nova Scotians are coming together this week to mark the second anniversary of the province’s mass shooting in moments of quiet reflection for the 22 victims and all those affected by the tragedy. April 18 […]
Take action and help end violence against women and children. Join us online on May 12, 2022 to support reconciliation and help end violence against all women and children. On Moose Hide Campaign Day, hear […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions is celebrating International Women’s Day. It’s the global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The celebration has occurred for well over a century, with […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions Executive Board Meeting and Labour School is taking place in Toronto on March 5 and 6, 2022 at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel. Our two keynote speakers are presenting on […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions fully condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his military’s illegal and unjust invasion of Ukraine. Like labour unions and labour federations in Canada and around the world, the CCU believes […]
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, […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions is acknowledging the contribution of Black Canadians to our society during Black History Month. Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the […]
Calendar of Events
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| International Workers’ Day International Workers’ Day May 1 all-day  International Workers Day, held every year on May 1, is a celebration of workers’ rights, social justice, equity and democracy. Founded by socialists in the late 19th century, the date was chosen to commemorate the... | United Nations Anti-Bullying Day United Nations Anti-Bullying Day May 4 all-day Anti-Bullying Day is a day when people wear a pink shirt to symbolise a stand against bullying. It originated in Canada, and is now celebrated on various dates around the world. In 2012, the United... | National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+ National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+ May 5 all-day  May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. A U.S. congressional resolution to designate May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous... | ||||
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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