Greetings CBTU Member:
Happy New Year to you and all the best for 2023. We wish you a healthy and prosperous year.
Last year, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) worked closely and in partnership with organizations including The Ontario Federation of Labour, A Different Booklist, and The Freedom Train to name a few.
The CBTU would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support in making 2022 such a success.
2023 marks our 27th year, and we have a very exciting year ahead. We will double our efforts to influence policies that impact our communities and will do whatever is necessary to grow the organization and ensure that we continue progressing.
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Canada Chapter is always open to further donations if possible. Any donation would be above your annual membership fees. These donations will support CBTU projects and initiatives.
Please forward your dues and donations, along with a copy of your completed membership form to:
Attention: Christine Maclin – CBTU
115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, ON M2H 3H9
Payments can be made by cheque or money order payable to CBTU or by e-transfer to Christine Maclin at [email protected].
The 52nd International Convention is being held May 24-29, 2023 in New Orleans. If you are planning to attend our International Convention, you must be a member in good standing. Membership dues must be paid to the Canada Chapter no later than March 3, 2023. We will submit your name and contact information to CBTU International once we receive your dues. You will receive your official CBTU membership card from Washington headquarters. If you have already paid please ignore this request.
Please note, if you are attending the International Convention in New Orleans, the Canada Chapter has an agreement that if you register prior to the early registration date of March 17, 2023 your registration fee will be at par - $375.00 CDN. If you will be utilizing this agreement, you MUST mail your registration form along with a money order to: CBTU International Office, P.O. Box 66268, Washington DC 20035-6268, before March 17.
Otherwise, your registration fee will be as noted on the registration form in US funds. A copy of the mail-in registration form is attached for your convenience.
The CBTU’s mission is to encourage and support the full participation of Black workers and Workers of Colour in their unions, and to organize to maximize our political influence with the labour movement and other stakeholders. The Coalition must play a significant role in educating and mobilizing members to create the type of workplace and society we want and need for present and future generations.
This year we are determined to build this organization to be stronger and more influential than ever before. We encourage you to attend our meetings and events, join one of our Committees and be a part of the change. We look forward to communicating with you and please do not hesitate to pass on ideas, suggestions and comments.
Please RSVP to Holmann Richard at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there!
Peace and Solidarity,
CBTU Canada Chapter Executive
March 1st, 2026
Greetings, CBTU Family:
As Black History Month comes to a close, the work of celebrating, uplifting, and advancing Black history does not end for the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). Black history is not confined to a single month; it lives in our communities, our workplaces, our struggles, and our victories every day of every year.
Over the past months, we have witnessed many inspiring moments across our movement. Black leaders have stepped forward to serve in new roles, some have retired after years of dedicated leadership, and others have begun new journeys that continue to shape our communities and labour movement. Each transition reflects the strength, resilience, and ongoing legacy of Black leadership within CBTU and beyond.
At the same time, our community has also experienced profound loss. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of CBTU Region One President Sharon Lovelady-Hall. Her leadership, commitment, and impact will be remembered and honoured throughout our organization.
We also send our heartfelt sympathies to all members of our CBTU family who have lost loved ones in recent weeks. Please know that you are not alone; our community stands with you.
The CBTU family remains rooted in solidarity and care. In moments of celebration and in times of grief, we continue to support one another. Together, we will keep building, organizing, and advancing the lives of Black people in our workplaces, our communities, and across the globe.
As we move forward, let us remain committed to the mission that unites us: empowerment, justice, and progress for Black workers everywhere.
Greetings, CBTU Family:
November 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of our organization becoming a Chapter of the CBTU, and the beginning of our year of celebration! Please take a moment to read our Special 30th Anniversary Edition Chapter Newsletter, where we have highlighted to accomplishments of several of our dear chapter members.
On behalf of the Chapter's Executive Board, we wish you all safe, happy, and healthy season's greetings and look forward to seeing and celebrating with you at our General Membership Meeting December 16 at 6pm.
Dear CBTU chapter members,
We are 30! This year marks 30 years of being a chapter of the International CBTU. To celebrate our history and the contributions of our members towards the Canadian Labour Movement, past and present, we invite you all to a special CBTU General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, December 16 in the evening. Location TBD and will be included in our newsletter coming out within a week. Yes, of course there will be food, it wouldn't be a proper celebration without it☺️
We look forward to seeing you there!
