The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Canada stands with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in their struggle to achieve a fair collective agreement. The outstanding issue of pay equity between the predominantly female rural suburban mail carriers (RSMC) and the predominantly male letter carriers is an issue that is close to the Read more about CBTU Statement On the Canadian Postal Labour Action[…]
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Canada Chapter adds its voice to those of countless others mourning the recent passing of Bromley Armstrong. A core value of CBTU Canada is to seek to “fulfill the dream of Black trade unionists, both living and deceased, who throughout our labour history in Canada have courageously and Read more about The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Statement on the Passing of Bromley Armstrong[…]
Dear CBTU-Canada Member, The CBTU Canada Chapter will be holding its February General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Tuesday February 27, 2018. The meeting will be at at 47 Densely ave Toronto (the Canadian Union of Postal Workers union hall) at 6:30 pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there in great numbers! In Solidarity, In Solidarity, Coalition of Black Trade Read more about CBTU-Ontario Chapter February 2018 General Membership Meeting[…]
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Ontario-Canada (CBTU) stands with the people of Charlottesville Virginia against the recent wave of hate and violence that has visited the city. Unlike the 45th President of the United States CBTU Ontario-Canada will not hesitate to condemn the white supremacy that has fueled the most recent displays of hate Read more about CBTU-Ontario Canada Statement Condemning Recent Displays of Hate and Violence in Charlottesville Virginia[…]
June 7, 2017 Dear Friends, CBTU (Coalition of Black Trade Unionists) Ontario Canada Chapter will be hosting its annual charity golf tournament at the beautiful Richmond Hill Golf Course on August 15th, 2017. This is an initiative we started two years ago in an effort to raise funds for scholarships in the Black Canadian Community. Read more about 2017 CBTU-Canada Annual Charity Golf Tournament[…]
Dear CBTU-Canada Members, The CBTU Canada Chapter will be holding its General Membership Meeting (GMM) and barbecue on June 6, 2017. The meeting will be at at 47 Densely ave Toronto (the Canadian Union of Postal Workers union hall) at 6:30 pm. We encourage you to bring your families. We are in the process of Read more about CBTU- Canada AGM Meeting and Barbecue- June 6, 2017 at 6:30pm[…]
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Canadian Chapter is a democratic organization made up of Black and other racialized trade unionists. As such, CBTU-Canada supports using the democratic process for approving resolutions, constitutional changes, the electing of leadership, and more. As we approach a period where many conventions and elections are taking place throughout the Labour Movement, Read more about CBTU-Canada Statement on the Endorsement of Candidates[…]
March 25th is observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, millions of Africans were taken against their will, chained in the belly of thousands of ships, forcibly removed from their homeland and brought to Canada Read more about CBTU-Canada Statement on The International Day of Remembrance of The Victims of Slavery and The Transatlantic Slave Trade[…]