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.
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...
Under #Trump, we’ve seen a dangerous shift toward economic bullying, like demands for unfettered access to Canadian markets while Washington slaps countervailing duties on Canadian #softwood lumber. Read letter from @cofcunions.bsky.social President Greg Ball to Carney at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
August 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Under #Trump, we’ve seen a dangerous shift toward economic bullying, like demands for unfettered access to Canadian markets while Washington slaps countervailing duties on Canadian #softwood lumber. Read letter from @cofcunions.bsky.social President Greg Ball to Carney at ccu-csc.ca/ccu-presiden...
Canada Post management is creating the illusion of chaos to justify privatization. The @cofcunions.bsky.social presents a Q and A to understand what is really happening at Canada Post, and how the @cupwsttp.bsky.social can fix it. Read at ccu-csc.ca/is-canada-po...
August 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Canada Post management is creating the illusion of chaos to justify privatization. The @cofcunions.bsky.social presents a Q and A to understand what is really happening at Canada Post, and how the @cupwsttp.bsky.social can fix it. Read at ccu-csc.ca/is-canada-po...
Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia Founder and Director Stacey Gomez spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social at its #Labour School about the struggles faced by #migrant #workers in Canada. Watch the video at ccu-csc.ca/centre-for-m... #migrantworkers #humanrights #unions
July 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia Founder and Director Stacey Gomez spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social at its #Labour School about the struggles faced by #migrant #workers in Canada. Watch the video at ccu-csc.ca/centre-for-m... #migrantworkers #humanrights #unions
There are some upcoming changes to the format of the 2025 @cofcunions.bsky.social Biennial Convention, taking place in Ottawa from October 18–20, 2025. After discussion at the recent NEB meeting, a motion was passed to revise the convention schedule. See at ccu-csc.ca/biennial-con...
July 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There are some upcoming changes to the format of the 2025 @cofcunions.bsky.social Biennial Convention, taking place in Ottawa from October 18–20, 2025. After discussion at the recent NEB meeting, a motion was passed to revise the convention schedule. See at ccu-csc.ca/biennial-con...
Still time to submit an article for the Summer 2025 edition of CCU Connections, the voice of the @cofcunions.bsky.social. We've already received some stellar articles. Deadline is August 1. Leave a comment below if you'd like to write. Like and Share online. #CCU #Union
July 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Still time to submit an article for the Summer 2025 edition of CCU Connections, the voice of the @cofcunions.bsky.social. We've already received some stellar articles. Deadline is August 1. Leave a comment below if you'd like to write. Like and Share online. #CCU #Union
Edward MacDonald is a professor of history at the University of Prince Edward Island. In June 2025, he spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social about the history of labour unions and workers’ struggles in the province. Watch the full video at ccu-csc.ca/professor-ed... #CCU #labourhistory #PEI
July 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Edward MacDonald is a professor of history at the University of Prince Edward Island. In June 2025, he spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social about the history of labour unions and workers’ struggles in the province. Watch the full video at ccu-csc.ca/professor-ed... #CCU #labourhistory #PEI
The @cofcunions.bsky.social wants to wish its members and working people throughout our country a very Happy #canadaday. There is so much to be proud of, and more to work for in building an even better Canada. Download the poster from #CCU website at ccu-csc.ca/happy-canada... #greatwhitenorth
June 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The @cofcunions.bsky.social wants to wish its members and working people throughout our country a very Happy #canadaday. There is so much to be proud of, and more to work for in building an even better Canada. Download the poster from #CCU website at ccu-csc.ca/happy-canada... #greatwhitenorth
In June 2025, @fairvotecanada.bsky.social representative Anna Keenan spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social about the benefits and advantages of #ProportionalRepresentation voting systems. Watch the full video at ccu-csc.ca/anna-keenan-... #democracy #Canada #PR #HouseofCommons
June 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
In June 2025, @fairvotecanada.bsky.social representative Anna Keenan spoke to the @cofcunions.bsky.social about the benefits and advantages of #ProportionalRepresentation voting systems. Watch the full video at ccu-csc.ca/anna-keenan-... #democracy #Canada #PR #HouseofCommons
The @cofcunions.bsky.social celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, taking place on the summer solstice. For generations, many #First Nations, #Inuit, and #Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year. See poster at ccu-csc.ca/confederatio...
June 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The @cofcunions.bsky.social celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, taking place on the summer solstice. For generations, many #First Nations, #Inuit, and #Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year. See poster at ccu-csc.ca/confederatio...