Canada remains the only country in the world where a number of its labour unions pay dues to unions based in another country – in our case, the United States. This means tens of millions of dollars from the wages of Canadian workers are sent every year to union head offices in the United States, some of which ends up being donated to the electoral campaigns of President Donald Trump, who is currently carrying out an economic trade war against Canada that may cost hundreds of thousands of jobs.
This has got to stop. With the Public and Private Workers of Canada, 100% of the dues of our members stay right here in Canada, where they are used to provide vitally important programs and services for our membership.
The PPWC, along with the Confederation of Canadian Unions is publicly calling for the federal government to introduce legislation banning the transfer of union dues paid by Canadian workers to other countries.
When union dues remain within our borders, they can be more effectively utilized to address the specific needs and concerns of Canadian workers. This localized approach allows the PPWC to tailor our initiatives, campaigns, and resources to the unique challenges faced by Canadians, thereby fostering a stronger sense of community and solidarity among our members, and workers across the country.
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