An online training and networking program for organizers around the world May 18, 9:00 am – June 22, 12:00 pm PDT Online Webinar Series – every Tuesday. Read more information and register here “Progressives have […]
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
Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: Darlene McNeil Memorial Bursaries NSUPE Convention 2021 NSUPE’s Labour Library Resolutions to Convention Members Spotlight – Robert Styles Bursary Winners
Check out the latest edition of the PPWC Leaflet Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: Welcome New Members President’s Report Vice President’s Report A Word from Our Locals Member Engagement Honouring Len Shankel, A Giant […]
Download Issue (PDF) In this issue: From the President’s Desk – with Laurie Morris AESES General Meeting Banking of Regular Time (“Flex Time”) Letter from Jamie Moses, MLA for St. Vital CCU Executive Board Meeting […]
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 […]
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 Issue (PDF) In this issue: From the President’s Desk – with Laurie Morris AGM – Save the Date Virtual Education Seminars How do I Submit my Job for Classification Review? Introducing the AESES Diversity […]
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 […]
Calendar of Events
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| 2SLGBTQ* Pride Month 2SLGBTQ* Pride Month Jun 1 all-day  June is 2SLGBTQ* Pride Month, and the CCU has created two new postcards that you can print or share online. The Confederation of Canadian Unions supports the rights of the 2SLGBTQ* community in Canada and... | ||||||
| World Day Against Child Labour World Day Against Child Labour Jun 12 all-day  152 million children are still in child labour today. Child labour occurs in almost all sectors, yet 7 out of every 10 of these children are working in agriculture. On this World Day Against Child... | ||||||
| Juneteenth Freedom Day Juneteenth Freedom Day Jun 19 all-day  Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came... | National Indigenous Peoples Day National Indigenous Peoples Day Jun 21 all-day  The Confederation of Canadian Unions celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, which recognizes the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Metis. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples,... | |||||
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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