The Canadian Auto Workers Union and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada are exploring the possibility of building a new union together. This website has been created to provide information on that process.
Letter from Dave Coles
This will be an exciting time for Canadian trade unionists to discuss and envision a new and stronger labour movement.
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Letter from Ken Lewenza
A new Canadian union that would be better equipped to achieve our mutual goals of greater economic, social and political equality for our own members and all Canadians more broadly.
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What are the next steps?
The goal of this process is to report to the respective conventions of CAW in August, 2012 and of CEP in October, 2012.
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Towards a New Union
This proposal for a new Canadian union will make Canadian labour history. The report speaks for itself and presents a great, new vision for Canadian workers. Our members will now decide this future.
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It’s coming, but what’s it going to be?
Find out soon! The new name and logo will be unveiled on May 30 at 11 a.m. ET in Toronto. Make sure to tune it ... Continue Reading →
New Union Communique: Progress Report on the CAW-CEP New Union Project
“These forums are an opportunity for our local leadership to learn more about the proposed structure and operation of the new union, so they can ... Continue Reading →
New Union Constitution Overview
Here is an overview of the New Union constitution. Please share it with other CEP and CAW members. Continue Reading →
