Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) @CofCUnions
The Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) is the nation’s largest federation of independent labour unions. ccu-csc.ca Toronto, Ontario Joined June 2018-
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In February, @CofCUnions President Gregory Ball wrote to federal government ministers on banning the transfer of #union dues outside of Canada. Read the response of Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan at ccu-csc.ca/federal-labour…. What are your thoughts? Comment below.
Members of the @PPWCUnion, along with @UniforTheUnion and the @SteelworkersCA, participated in a summit to confront challenges faced by forestry workers in BC. Check out the speech from #PPWC First Vice President Geoff Dawe and the video at ccu-csc.ca/ppwc-makes-big…
Dan Plexman is a @CUSW member who was injured in a workplace accident in Red Lake, Ontario in 2008. But Dan recovered and came back stronger then ever, and he'll be our keynote speaker at the @CofCUnions Labour School in June in St. John's. See at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-labour-sch…
Every year, the Confederation of Canadian Unions (#CCU) celebrates #InternationalWomensDay. It’s the global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Download the posters at ccu-csc.ca/confederation-…
#CCU President Gregory Ball writes letter to Prime Minister #Trudeau calling for ban on transfer of Canadian #unions dues to other countries, including the United States. Read on @CofCUnions website at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-president-…
The 2024 theme for #BlackHistoryMonth is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”. It celebrates the rich contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada, while aspiring to embrace opportunities for the future. See at ccu-csc.ca/confederation-…
We are very excited to announce that planning is now underway for the next @CofCUnions (CCU-CSC) National Executive Board (NEB) meeting being held in NANAIMO, BC March 2 and 3, 2024 at the Best Western Dorchester hotel. Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-labour-sch…
#PPWC Local 8 and Lantic Inc, dba Rogers Sugar are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement, which recognizes our role in the success of the Company. Read full article at ccu-csc.ca/ppwc-local-8-r… #ccu
The Winter 2024 edition of #CCU Connections, the official news magazine of the @CofCUnions, which focuses on organizing, with articles from Gregory Ball, Gary Fiege, Robin Tress, Adrian Soldera and Bernie Sanders. Read at ccu-csc.ca/winter-2024-ed…
The name Ed Broadbent stands tall as a tireless advocate for social justice and a beacon of workers’ rights. On January 11, 2024, Canada bid farewell to the former leader of the New Democratic Party (#NDP), who passed away at the age of 87. Read at ccu-csc.ca/remembering-ed…
From @CofCUnions President Greg Ball: "There is absolutely no reason whatsoever why any major element of health care in Canada should be run on a private, for-profit basis. Ever. Period. Full stop." Read at ccu-csc.ca/tainted-blood-…
#PPWC Local 8 Strike Update: "We remain committed to providing the membership the best deal we can. We know this is tough and we are truly amazed at the strength and determination of our membership." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ppwc-local-8-r… #CCU #PPWC
The @CofCUnions wishes working people in Canada and around the world a Happy and Healthy New Year. We have a world to win, and a better one is possible – and probable. Download and print the posters at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-wishes-wor… #CCU #workersrights
@CofCUnions President Gregory Ball wrote a letter to Ottawa on the importance of #Pharmacare for All. This week, @CanadianGreens Leader Elizabeth May wrote back a very thoughtful and informative response. Read the message at ccu-csc.ca/green-party-le…
Former #CCU President, John Hanrahan, and former #CCU Regional Officers, Matt Trump and Mike Trider, were presented with plaques acknowledging their dedication, hard work and commitment to the @CofCUnions . See at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-executive-…
Robin Tress is the Executive Director of @CanadiansOrg, which has been advocating for a national, public Pharmacare program for years. Robin spoke to the @CofCUnions to discuss the benefits of Pharmacare. Watch at ccu-csc.ca/robin-tress-pr…
As a follow up to the letter written by @CofCUnions President Gregory Ball to Justin Trudeau and others on #Pharmacare for All, the Council of Canadians released an online petition directed at the federal Minister for Health to support legislation. ccu-csc.ca/sign-online-pe…
@CofCUnions President Gregory Ball letter to Trudeau: "The Liberal government appointed (yet another) study on pharmacare, but Canadians have been waiting long enough for affordable drugs. It has been studied to death, and it’s time for action now." tinyurl.com/3xrkvr5t
It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 women at Polytechnique Montréal. This horrifying act of violence led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Download the #CCU posters at ccu-csc.ca/the-national-d…
In this presentation to the @CofCUnions (CCU), Kat Lanteigne discusses the failures of private, for-profit blood and plasma systems and how they endanger the general health and well-being of Canadians. Watch at ccu-csc.ca/kat-lanteigne-… #bloodwatch #CCU
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MB: 'We have to fight': Workers at Winnipeg Tim Hortons location locked out after wage dispute, union says-CBC ow.ly/IsnU30q6LUI
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