The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Canadian Chapter is a democratic organization made up of Black and other racialized trade unionists. As such, CBTU-Canada supports using the democratic process for approving resolutions, constitutional changes, the electing of leadership, and more.
As we approach a period where many conventions and elections are taking place throughout the Labour Movement, our Chapter is encouraged by the volume of workers of African descent and other racialized workers who are putting their names forward to serve in elected leadership positions. CBTU-Canada is further encouraged to know that many of those workers share the values of CBTU.
CBTU-Canada remains committed to our mission statement, which includes the promoting of access and the opening doors for Black workers and workers of colour within the Labour Movement. While CBTU is not an organization that endorses individual candidates in specific elections, our Chapter continues to motivate, encourage and support CBTU members of African-descent and other racialized CBTU members who share the values of CBTU and seek to be elected to leadership positions.
CBTU-Canada strives to build a fairer and more inclusive society by working in coalition with organized Labour and other allies whose mission is consistent with these objectives.
April 22nd, 2025 is Earth Day. The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Ontario Canada (CBTU), the Enrich Project and the Toronto Environmental Alliance call upon labour and the community to reconnect with and build a relationship to the earth. Why? It’s simple – the extraordinary benefits of time spent outdoors should be available to all. Outdoors, is a great big, beautiful earth, where children and adults can learn about themselves through the experience of exploring in nature. One cannot love what one doesn’t know. If we want children to become adults who will care for and protect the earth, we must encourage a strong relationship with the natural world.
The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU)-Canada stands in solidarity with all Canadian workers affected by the 47th US President’s recent application of 25% tariffs on all automobiles and auto parts made in Canada.
