The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Ontario Chapter (CBTU) has developed a report card on each party platform. These grading scores were the result of consultations within the African-Canadian community. Add your comment to any party position with a grade to make our voices heard on the issues that matter to our community in this election!
DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS,
We are proud to announce that the CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter will be hosting its very first golf tournament at the beautiful Richmond Hill Golf Course August 4th, 2015. This is a brand new initiative we are launching in an effort to raise funds for scholarships in the African Canadian Community.
Our Ontario Canada Chapter GMM will be held on Monday, June 1 at 6:30pm.
The conference bridge information in case you reside outside of the GTA will be sent prior to the meeting.
The location and directions are below: please note we are NOT meeting at the OFL this time. Thank you, and we hope to see you in large numbers!
The CBTU 44th International Convention is currently underway in Chicago, IL from May 21-25, 2015. A Canadian delegation of approximately 30 are present. If tweeting about the convention, please use #CBTUCONVENTION2015. Are you seeking to watch the convention online? The link is available through www.cbtu.org. Canadians will be representing throughout the conference. Sid Ryan, OFL President, gave welcoming remarks on Thursday morning. At 2:30pm Thursday , Chris Wilson will be a Moderator for the Mass Incarceration Panel, and Toronto Organiser Janaya Khan is a panelist. On Saturday's morning session, Yolanda McClean will be the Presiding Officer, and Hassan Yusseff, CLC President will be a speaker. On Saturday at 1:30pm, Marie Clarke Walker will be a panelist on the Politics Panel. Throughout the conference, Canadians will debate and comment on resolutions and panel discussions; so please stay tuned online. Enjoy the convention!
Dearest CBTU members,
Our Ontario Canada Chapter GMM will be held on Monday, March 16th at 6:30pm. Special Guest Pauline Christian, President of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), will be in attendance.
Dearest CBTU members,
On behalf of the board, we wish you one and all a Happy New Year, and hope the holiday season was enjoyable!
Please note that our first Ontario Canada Chapter GMM of the year will be held on Monday, January 26th at 6:30pm. As always, if you require conference bridge access, please contact a board member to advise us and the information will be send out prior to the meeting.
Please read the attached letter of endorsement from Chapter President Yolanda McClean regarding the tentative merger agreement between the United Steelworkers and the Telecommunications Workers Union.
Please take a moment to read our latest CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter Newsletter. Please also continue to follow us on Facebook for updates and other relevant articles. Thank you!
Our CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter will be holding its next Annual General Membership Meeting on November 13, 2014, at the OFL. 15 Gervais drive. The meeting shall commence at 6:30pm, and the tentative agenda shall be distributed soon. If you require access by phone, please contact a member of the board to ensure your participation. We hope to see you there!
