For the Seas, for Them: #SeaHER
To start, it is very important to make special mention of all seafarers working at sea or on the coast on this World Maritime Day. We want to thank you for the safety that you bring to our seas and oceans....
Category: Labour history
The 1980 CR Strike
Today, April 24, is Administrative Professionals Day. As a union that represents a great number of administrative professionals, we obviously want to take this opportunity to recognize the invaluable work they accomplish every day. Indeed, administrative professionals have shaped our...
Equal Pay Day – April 9
Canadian women still need to work an extra three-and-a-half months to earn what a man does in a year. That’s why Equal Pay Day is being celebrated on April 9: on average, a woman would have to work until today...
Dr. King and the labour movement
On Monday, January 21, Americans will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day: a federal holiday that honours the civil rights leader’s legacy. Dr. King is most remembered for his fearless and tireless work advocating for racial equality – and rightly...
Why we strike
Let’s face it: no one enjoys going on strike. In Canada, the overwhelming majority of collective agreements are signed without ever having to resort to job action. But in rare cases, a strike is necessary. Members who vote in favour...