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Welcome to the website of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Ontario Chapter. We are dedicated to spreading the message of the benefits of trade unionism workers of African origin. We see unionism as the great leveller in society as well as the workplace.

Under labour laws, we have seen incomes and workplace right for workers of colour, particularly Black workers rise dramatically.

Our work is far from done, but we see improvements coming with the help of good laws governing the workplace.

Our our main focus is working with communities to bring justice, fairness and dignity to all workers, whether unionised or looking for a voice at work.

Join us in our struggle to raise everyone's standard of living, as well giving all a voice at work and in society in general. Join the CBTU now!

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Celebrating the Passage of Bill C-226 into Law

Save the date to join the Canadian Coalition for Environmental and Climate Justice (CCECJ) and the ENRICH Project in celebrating the National Strategy on Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act (formerly Bill C-226) becoming law.

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 6pm - 9pm ET
Location: Hybrid Event – CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave., Toronto) & Zoom

Cost: Free

This event will be held both in-person in Toronto and virtually via Zoom – everyone is welcome to join! It will include music, refreshments, and meaningful discussions on next steps to sustain momentum for the Environmental Justice Strategy Act.
More details to follow soon, including RSVP for both in-person and virtual participation and promotional materials.

Special thanks to the Sustainability Network for providing additional funding for this event. We look forward to celebrating this environmental justice milestone with our community!

In solidarity

The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) - Canada

COALITION OF BLACK TRADE UNIONISTS TRI -STATE REGION 1 Conference

REVISED CONVENTION CALL

Dear CBTU Brother and Sisters:

I am excited to announce that the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Annual Region 1 Conference will be held July 19-21, 2024, at The Doubletree Hotel, 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, NY.

Continuing the celebration of the International CBTU 53^rd Anniversary, our theme is also “Never Back, Always Forward: Hate Cannot Erase Us.” The agenda will consist of education and information that will give us an opportunity to reflect on our power and influence in the labor movement and our communities in the fight for social and economic justice.

In solidarity

Sharon Lovelady-Hall, CBTU Region 1 Director

Andrea McCormack, Secretary

Nina Manning, Treasurer

Ursula Howard, Women’s Committee Chair

Eugene Williams, Men’s Committee Chair

LaNette Murphy,Youth Committee Chair

Juanita Forde, Younger Workers Committee Chair

[email protected]

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

May 1st, 2024

Greetings CBTU Members:

The Executive Board would like to have a meeting to prepare for the busy months ahead. There is so much happening quickly and it's important that we can get information to you. Please ensure you are signed up to the current Whatsapp chat.

Please continue to follow the WhatsApp CBTU Ontario chat :

**REVISED CONVENTION CALL**

REVISED CONVENTION CALL