National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Uncovering the Truth of Le...
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to remember missing Indigenous children and survivors across Canada who were taken...
September 20 protests against 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive school policies
This Wednesday, September 20, far-right, conservative and anti-trans groups are organizing protests against teaching 2SLGBTQIA+ content in schools. These protests are being organized under...
PSAC challenges caps on damages in Canadian Human Rights Act
PSAC has filed a challenge with the Federal Court of Canada, calling for the removal of caps on human rights damages in the Canadian...
Emancipation Day: The Transatlantic Slave Trade in Canada, to the Black...
Although no slave ship docked on Canadian shores, the transatlantic slave trade and other forms of enslavement existed in Canada for more than 200...
National Indigenous People’s Day: Reconciliation requires ongoing commitment and action
On June 21, Canada’s unions are marking National Indigenous People’s Day by reaffirming our steadfast commitment to advancing reconciliation and justice for Indigenous peoples,...
Anti-racism training for CBSA personnel: Letter to Minister Mendicino
CIU National President Mark Weber sent the following letter to the Hon. Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, on May 5, 2023.
Dear Minister,
In...
Building a better workplace and a stronger union: CIU anti-discrimination and...
At the last CIU National Convention in 2021, delegates passed three resolutions seeking to address discrimination and racism within both the union and the...
Bear Witness Day: We are all responsible for defending the rights...
On May 10, we recognize Bear Witness Day to raise awareness for Jordan’s Principle — a child-first principle and legal rule named in memory of Jordan...
Registrations open for PSAC’s 2023 National Equity Conferences
Register now to the 2023 PSAC National Equity Conferences.
During the conferences, delegates will continue the important work of advancing equity and human rights for members...
International Women’s Day 2023
Today is International Women’s Day, and the CIU National Women's Committee wishes to acknowledge the continued work of all activists and members within our...