The Real Story Behind Labour Day: More Than Just a Day Off in Canada and the U.S. Labour Day in Canada and the U.S. has become synonymous with barbecues, sales, and the unofficial end of summer. But let's not forget, this holiday wasn’t always about chilling by the pool. It was born out of the gritty struggle of workers who fought tooth and nail for the basic rights we take … [Read more...] about A Union’s Work Is Never Done!
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CAUT Organizing School 101
WE WANT YOU! To go to Organizing School 101– this is a great, FREE course being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) as part of our FPSE affiliation. This is an ideal course to learn how & why ongoing organizing with our members is critical for successful collective bargaining as well as promoting diversity equity, and … [Read more...] about CAUT Organizing School 101
A Labour Day Message from CCFA & FPSE
Camosun College Faculty Association, Local 12 in the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia (FPSE) acknowledges Labour Day 2023 by recognizing and celebrating the contributions of the trade union movement across Canada, and in particular the work of faculty, staff, librarians, instructors, on campus unions, and student workers at colleges, universities and … [Read more...] about A Labour Day Message from CCFA & FPSE
