Confederation of Canadian Unions
@cofcunions.bsky.social
The largest association of independent, democratic labour unions in Canada, dedicated to the establishment of a progressive, national labour movement free of the influence of American-based unions.
The @cofcunions.bsky.social wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year. The #CCU extends greetings and warm wishes of solidarity and hope to our members and to working people in every community across Canada. Read at ccu-csc.ca/happy-new-ye... #workersrights #union #socialjustice
December 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The @cofcunions.bsky.social wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year. The #CCU extends greetings and warm wishes of solidarity and hope to our members and to working people in every community across Canada. Read at ccu-csc.ca/happy-new-ye... #workersrights #union #socialjustice
Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby. From @cofcunions.bsky.social President Shawn Campbell and Public and Private Workers of Canada (#PPWC) President Geoff Dawe. Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-and-ppwc... #crofton #forestry #unions
December 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby. From @cofcunions.bsky.social President Shawn Campbell and Public and Private Workers of Canada (#PPWC) President Geoff Dawe. Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-and-ppwc... #crofton #forestry #unions
The @cofcunions.bsky.social extends warm wishes to all our members—and to working people across Canada—for a happy, restful, and joyful holiday season. This time of year reminds us why unions matter. Download the holiday card at ccu-csc.ca/happy-holida...
December 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The @cofcunions.bsky.social extends warm wishes to all our members—and to working people across Canada—for a happy, restful, and joyful holiday season. This time of year reminds us why unions matter. Download the holiday card at ccu-csc.ca/happy-holida...
Tod Maffin spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social in October 2025 for our keynote speech - Relentless Decency: Finding Canada’s Voice in a World That Demand We Choose Sides. It includes a very specific challenge aimed straight at you: “Which one will you be?” Watch at ccu-csc.ca/tod-maffin-k...
December 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Tod Maffin spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social in October 2025 for our keynote speech - Relentless Decency: Finding Canada’s Voice in a World That Demand We Choose Sides. It includes a very specific challenge aimed straight at you: “Which one will you be?” Watch at ccu-csc.ca/tod-maffin-k...
The Public and Private Workers of Canada has been unequivocal for decades: federal raw log exports must be banned. A sustainable forest economy depends on value-added production here at home, not exporting the raw materials that should be processed by BC workers. Read at ccu-csc.ca/the-cost-of-...
December 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The Public and Private Workers of Canada has been unequivocal for decades: federal raw log exports must be banned. A sustainable forest economy depends on value-added production here at home, not exporting the raw materials that should be processed by BC workers. Read at ccu-csc.ca/the-cost-of-...
The murder of fourteen women at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989, remains the most tragic act of gender-based violence in Canadian history. Parliament designated #December6th as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Read at ccu-csc.ca/the-ccu-obse...
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The murder of fourteen women at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989, remains the most tragic act of gender-based violence in Canadian history. Parliament designated #December6th as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Read at ccu-csc.ca/the-ccu-obse...
From @cofcunions.bsky.social President Shawn Campbell to BC Premier David Eby: Urgent Action Required Regarding Permanent Closure of Crofton Pulp Mill. "On behalf of our affiliate PPWC, we request the following from you..." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-calls-fo... #crofton #pulpandpaper #domtar
December 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
From @cofcunions.bsky.social President Shawn Campbell to BC Premier David Eby: Urgent Action Required Regarding Permanent Closure of Crofton Pulp Mill. "On behalf of our affiliate PPWC, we request the following from you..." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-calls-fo... #crofton #pulpandpaper #domtar
From @cofcunions.bsky.social President Shawn Campbell: "I write with concern about Carney’s first federal budget. Budget 2025 claims to invest in infrastructure, housing, and “nation-building.” Yet for working people, this budget falls short of what we need." Read at ccu-csc.ca/canadas-fede...
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
From @cofcunions.bsky.social President Shawn Campbell: "I write with concern about Carney’s first federal budget. Budget 2025 claims to invest in infrastructure, housing, and “nation-building.” Yet for working people, this budget falls short of what we need." Read at ccu-csc.ca/canadas-fede...
Legal expert Daniel Legris spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social at its Labour School on #Indigenous rights, how Canadian law has affected #Indigenous communities going back to the mid 19th century, and the process of #truthandreconciliation. Watch the full video at ccu-csc.ca/daniel-legri...
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Legal expert Daniel Legris spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social at its Labour School on #Indigenous rights, how Canadian law has affected #Indigenous communities going back to the mid 19th century, and the process of #truthandreconciliation. Watch the full video at ccu-csc.ca/daniel-legri...
Every November 11, the @cofcunions.bsky.social reflects on the sacrifices made by those who served and died in war. #RemembranceDay2025 is our moment to remember the courage and suffering of those who fought for #freedom, #justice, and #democracy. Download poster at ccu-csc.ca/honouring-th...
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Every November 11, the @cofcunions.bsky.social reflects on the sacrifices made by those who served and died in war. #RemembranceDay2025 is our moment to remember the courage and suffering of those who fought for #freedom, #justice, and #democracy. Download poster at ccu-csc.ca/honouring-th...
Tim McSorley spoke with the @cofcunions.bsky.social about the state of civil liberties in Canada today. Tim discussed the recent work of the @iclmg-csilc.bsky.social, including challenging the so-called “Strong Borders Act”. Watch the full video on the #CCU website at ccu-csc.ca/tim-mcsorley...
November 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Tim McSorley spoke with the @cofcunions.bsky.social about the state of civil liberties in Canada today. Tim discussed the recent work of the @iclmg-csilc.bsky.social, including challenging the so-called “Strong Borders Act”. Watch the full video on the #CCU website at ccu-csc.ca/tim-mcsorley...
@cofcunions.bsky.social President Shawn Campbell Writes to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Teachers’ Democratic Right to Collective Bargaining: "Your government’s actions have undermined these rights in a way that is both unacceptable and deeply alarming." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
November 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
@cofcunions.bsky.social President Shawn Campbell Writes to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Teachers’ Democratic Right to Collective Bargaining: "Your government’s actions have undermined these rights in a way that is both unacceptable and deeply alarming." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
From CCU Vice President Mark Miller: "On behalf of the @cofcunions.bsky.social across our country, we write to express our solidarity in opposing the government’s unprecedented decision to invoke the #notwithstanding clause to force Alberta teachers back to work. Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-vice-pre...
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
From CCU Vice President Mark Miller: "On behalf of the @cofcunions.bsky.social across our country, we write to express our solidarity in opposing the government’s unprecedented decision to invoke the #notwithstanding clause to force Alberta teachers back to work. Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-vice-pre...
A few days left to apply for the 2025 CCU Madeleine Parent/John St. Amand Bursaries. Deadline is October 10. The @cofcunions.bsky.social provides annual bursaries of $1,000 for children of #CCU members for the purpose of furthering their post-secondary education. Apply at ccu-csc.ca/2025-ccu-mad...
October 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A few days left to apply for the 2025 CCU Madeleine Parent/John St. Amand Bursaries. Deadline is October 10. The @cofcunions.bsky.social provides annual bursaries of $1,000 for children of #CCU members for the purpose of furthering their post-secondary education. Apply at ccu-csc.ca/2025-ccu-mad...
The @cofcunions.bsky.social calls on its members to take time to reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It represents a commitment to recognize the history of #colonialism and honour the survivors of residential schools. See at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-observes... #indigenous
September 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The @cofcunions.bsky.social calls on its members to take time to reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It represents a commitment to recognize the history of #colonialism and honour the survivors of residential schools. See at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-observes... #indigenous
@cofcunions.bsky.social Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney Calls on Federal Government to Bargain in Good Faith with #CUPW Workers. Read letter by #CCU President Gregory Ball at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-open-let... @cupwsttp.bsky.social #workersrights #postalstrike
September 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
@cofcunions.bsky.social Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney Calls on Federal Government to Bargain in Good Faith with #CUPW Workers. Read letter by #CCU President Gregory Ball at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-open-let... @cupwsttp.bsky.social #workersrights #postalstrike
The @cofcunions.bsky.social is writing to express our full solidarity and unwavering support for the courageous members of @opseusefpo.bsky.social who are on strike for decent wages, and protecting jobs and public education. Read the full letter on the #CCU website at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
September 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The @cofcunions.bsky.social is writing to express our full solidarity and unwavering support for the courageous members of @opseusefpo.bsky.social who are on strike for decent wages, and protecting jobs and public education. Read the full letter on the #CCU website at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
The @cofcunions.bsky.social celebrates #LabourDay, which is rooted in the struggles, victories, and ongoing fight of working people for #justice, dignity, and #equality. Download and print the 2025 #CCU Labour Day poster and for your place of work. See at ccu-csc.ca/confederatio...
August 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The @cofcunions.bsky.social celebrates #LabourDay, which is rooted in the struggles, victories, and ongoing fight of working people for #justice, dignity, and #equality. Download and print the 2025 #CCU Labour Day poster and for your place of work. See at ccu-csc.ca/confederatio...
The @cofcunions.bsky.social provides annual bursaries of $1,000 for dependent children of members of #unions belonging to the #CCU for the purpose of furthering their post-secondary education. Deadline is October 10, 2025. Apply online at ccu-csc.ca/2025-ccu-mad...
August 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The @cofcunions.bsky.social provides annual bursaries of $1,000 for dependent children of members of #unions belonging to the #CCU for the purpose of furthering their post-secondary education. Deadline is October 10, 2025. Apply online at ccu-csc.ca/2025-ccu-mad...
From @cofcunions.bsky.social President Greg Ball to Mark Carney: "I am urging your government to repeal Section 107 of the Canadian Labour Code. This provision has for far too long been used as a blunt instrument to silence workers and undermine unions." Read at ccu-csc.ca/letter-to-pr...
August 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
From @cofcunions.bsky.social President Greg Ball to Mark Carney: "I am urging your government to repeal Section 107 of the Canadian Labour Code. This provision has for far too long been used as a blunt instrument to silence workers and undermine unions." Read at ccu-csc.ca/letter-to-pr...
From @cofcunions.bsky.social: "Minister Hajdu’s decision to invoke a back-to-work order against @aircanada.bsky.social workers exercising their fundamental right to strike has betrayed the workers of this country. For this reason, I am demanding her resignation." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
August 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
From @cofcunions.bsky.social: "Minister Hajdu’s decision to invoke a back-to-work order against @aircanada.bsky.social workers exercising their fundamental right to strike has betrayed the workers of this country. For this reason, I am demanding her resignation." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
From #CCU President Gregory Ball to Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel: "I write to you today on behalf of the @cofcunions.bsky.social to express our deep concern regarding the state of mental health care in Canada. Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
August 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
From #CCU President Gregory Ball to Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel: "I write to you today on behalf of the @cofcunions.bsky.social to express our deep concern regarding the state of mental health care in Canada. Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
Check out the Summer 2025 edition of #CCU Connections, the official voice of the @cofcunions.bsky.social. This is the special issue on housing, and how a national #housing plan for all can reduce home prices and rents. Read at ccu-csc.ca/summer-2025-... #union #workersrights
August 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Check out the Summer 2025 edition of #CCU Connections, the official voice of the @cofcunions.bsky.social. This is the special issue on housing, and how a national #housing plan for all can reduce home prices and rents. Read at ccu-csc.ca/summer-2025-... #union #workersrights
@cofcunions.bsky.social President Greg Ball Demands Prime Minister Carney Repeal Back to Work Orders for Air Canada Workers. "Over the last decade and a half, successive federal governments have repeatedly turned to back-to-work orders and legislation." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
August 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
@cofcunions.bsky.social President Greg Ball Demands Prime Minister Carney Repeal Back to Work Orders for Air Canada Workers. "Over the last decade and a half, successive federal governments have repeatedly turned to back-to-work orders and legislation." Read at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
@cofcunions.bsky.social stands in solidarity with the thousands of @aircanada.bsky.social workers who have received a lockout notice by the company in a display of disregard for those who keep Canada’s national airline running. Read letter by #CCU President Greg Ball at ccu-csc.ca/air-canada-w...
August 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
@cofcunions.bsky.social stands in solidarity with the thousands of @aircanada.bsky.social workers who have received a lockout notice by the company in a display of disregard for those who keep Canada’s national airline running. Read letter by #CCU President Greg Ball at ccu-csc.ca/air-canada-w...