The official convention call to the 43rd International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) has been released on the CBTU Int'l Web site. This year the convention will be held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta from May 21-26, 2014. The theme is Working Together – It Shall Come to Pass. All pre-registration information is available on the site.
CBTU Co-Sponsored BHM Event!
On February 23, 2014, come celebrate Black History Month at the OFL with a viewing of the documentary Colour Me, and enjoy a lively discussion with members of the community afterwards. Registration is available at:
A Message from our Sisters&Brothers at CUPW
Help Save Canada Post!
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is working with allies and communities to save Canada Post from the dramatic service cuts that CEO Deepak Chopra and the Conservatives are planning. Ending door-to-door delivery and hiking stamp prices is an attack on your public postal service.
CBTU Chapter GMM
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists - Ontario Chapter
General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, January 7th, 2014
Statement on Passing of Nelson Mandela
CBTU President Honors Life and Works of Nelson Mandela
Statement of Rev. Terry Melvin International President, Coalition of Black Trade UnionistsOn December 5, 2013 the world lost one of its brightest and grandest stars. Nelson Mandela, father, president, hero and revolutionary passed away leaving behind a legacy and movement forever altered by his works and deeds. Today we in CBTU mourn the loss of a dear friend and icon. We honor the life he spent on this earth and cherish the fact that we were able to stand with him as he faced mountains and giants.
CBTU 17th Annual Awards Dinner Dance & Fundraiser
Here are links for the ticket order form, a letter to our patrons and advertising form.
CBTU Interview on CTV News
Dear members,
Please use the link below to see Chris Wilson's interview representing CBTU on CTV News, regarding the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington.
Event POSTPONED: How Do Workers Become Migrant?
Dear members, the event below has been postponed.
Reachout Committee 7th Annual Community Back to School Event a Success!
The Reachout Committee is a non-profit organization that services youth and their families in the Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto area. Community activists attended their 7th Annual Community Back to School Event on Sunday August 25, 2013 which was a great success. CBTU representatives donated materials and provided financial contributions to the cause.
CBTU Region 1 Conference Call: Rochester, NY, USA
The CBTU Region 1 Conference will be taking place from August 15-18,
2013 in Rochester, NY, USA. Attached are the documents for
registration. Please drop us a line if you have registered so we have
an idea of the Canadian delegation that will be in attendance, thank
you!
