July 8, 2021, was the first day of CIU’s 19th National Convention. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was also the first day of our union’s first ever virtual convention, with the CIU National President, Jean-Pierre Fortin, chairing the meeting from the studio in Ottawa, and all delegates attending virtually. Despite these unusual circumstances, delegates […]
The Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) is seeking to hire a full-time bilingual Executive Assistant to the National President (Band 9) with extensive experience to be staffed on a full-time indeterminate basis. Applications will be received until close of business on July 7, 2021 (5:00 p.m. EDT). Please see the full posting here (PDF) for more […]
Early in the morning of June 25, CIU and PSAC rallied at the CBSA College in Rigaud to send a clear message to the employer: We’re ready to ramp up the pressure and fight for a fair contract. That means parity with other law enforcement agencies and better protection against harassment and discrimination.
PSAC joins residential school survivors, Indigenous communities and all Canadians in grieving the disturbing discovery of as many as 751 unmarked graves near the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.
June 21 is an occasion to celebrate Indigenous history, culture, and diversity, as well as the many contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada. For non-Indigenous Canadians, and for organizations such as our union, it is also an opportunity to reflect on our history and role in the ongoing process of colonization in Canada. Importantly, it […]
