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Canadian Paperworkers' Union

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The Canadian Paperworkers' Union (CPU) was a trade union.

The union originated as the Canadian section of the United Paperworkers' International Union. In 1974, it became independent, as the "Canadian Paperworkers' Union", with about 56,000 members, under the leadership of Henri Lorrain.[1][2] Around ten locals, with just over 3,000 members, instead remained part of the international union.[3] In 1987, the union had 57,000 members in 274 locals across Canada.[4]

In 1992, it merged with the Communications and Electrical Workers of Canada and the Energy and Chemical Workers Union, to form the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Laxer, Robert (1976). Canada's Unions. James Lorimer & Co. ISBN 9780888620965.
  2. ^ Trumbull, Robert (9 June 1974). "Canadian union ending U.S. link". New York Times. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  3. ^ Industrial Relations in Canada, Towards a Better Understanding. Compensation Research Centre. 1978.
  4. ^ a b "Canadian Paperworkers Union fonds". Government of Canada. Retrieved 24 October 2023.