The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Canada Chapter views the recent United States Supreme Court decision to implement Right to Work legislation on public sector Unions as an attack on working families on both sides of the Canada/United States border.
CBTU President Statement on the Janus v. AFSCME Decision
Supreme Court Rules Against Workers
Statement by Rev. Terry Melvin
President, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
Today, June 27, the Supreme Court of the United States decided to destroy workers’ voice and empower corporations with their ruling in the Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 case. They have sided with big business and made a decision that infringes on our First Amendment Right to freely organize and speak up. Today America took another step backwards to a time when working men and women had no voice on the job, a time when it was ok to discriminate against people of color, women, immigrants, and the LGBTQ, a time when big business could pollute our waters and land with no repercussion. Today we stepped backwards, but looking forward the path is clear, we must organize, we must fight, and we must unite.
CBTU 47th International Convention
The CBTU 47th International Convention was held in Orlando, Florida from May 23 to 28, 2018. The Canadian delegation grew to a historic 50 participants this year; its largest delegation of all time heralded Canadian Chapter President Yolanda McClean on the convention floor.
Black Votes Matter
Black History Month Event Report
Dear members,
On Wednesday February 21st, our Chapter held an event in conjunction with the OFL and the CLC to recognize African Heritage and Black History Month. Attached is a copy of a report from this successful event for your reading pleasure.
CBTU Canadian Chapter Feb 2018 Report to the Membership
Dear members,
Without any further ado, PLEASE enjoy this finalized February 2018 edition of our Chapter's Report. Special thanks go to all that worked on this report.
We look forward to seeing you at this evening's event, as well as at next week's General Membership Meeting.
CBTU-Ontario Chapter February 2018 General Membership Meeting
Dear CBTU-Canada Member,
The CBTU Canada Chapter will be holding its February General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Tuesday February 27, 2018. The meeting will be at at 47 Densely ave Toronto (the Canadian Union of Postal Workers union hall) at 6:30 pm.
Joint CBTU - APRI Statement Regarding US President's Comments
Please review the statement below regarding the racist comments made by the US President.
Challenging Systemic Anti-Black Racism Presentation
Dear members,
CBTU intends to advocate for Black Trade Unionists and challenge systemic anti-black racism impacting upon all Black workers in Ontario at upcoming meeting with Minister Coteau. Please review at your leisure this PowerPoint presentation from Saron Gebresellassi.
