About CNWC
Canadian Nuclear Workers Council
The Canadian Nuclear workers Council {CNWC} was formed in 1993 by the major Unions that represent workers in the Canadian Nuclear Industry. The main goal of the organization is to ensure that Unionized Workers in the Nuclear Industries have a voice in the ongoing debate around Nuclear Power. The council conducts the following activities to work towards it’s mandate.
- The development of fact sheets in layperson terms which explain and provide information on current and ongoing nuclear related issues.
- The development and maintenance of the CNWC web site.
- Having a display booth at labour convention/conferences, industry events, public forums etc. This allows the council members the opportunity to distribute their information and to also engage the delegates/public in discussions regarding the nuclear industry.
- The presentation of briefs to the CNSC in support of the re-licensing, etc of nuclear facilities.
- The presentation of briefs to panels, etc that are set up to review nuclear related issues. [FERO, Mining Panels, Legislative Hearings, Municipal Councils etc.]
- The production and distribution of a quarterly newsletter which is sent to labour & industry leaders, politicians, news media, etc. which highlights current nuclear related issues from a workers perspective.
- When possible, respond to media articles that are detrimental to the nuclear industry.
- Arrange meetings and presentations with labour groups regarding nuclear and uranium mining issues.
- Lobby politicians and encourage them to listen to the views of workers in regards to nuclear issues.
- Assist Nuclear Industry Employers and organizations where required. [ CNA etc]
- Conduct an annual convention of the council to keep members updated on the status of their industry and to also provide them an opportunity to provide input into the council’s annual work plan.
- Affiliate with the ICEM International Nuclear Workers Union Network (INWUN) to promote the Canadian Nuclear Industry and to ensure that the voice of the Canadian Nuclear Workers is heard on nuclear issues internationally.
CNWC - Who we are
The Canadian Nuclear Workers’ Council (CNWC) is an organization of workers represented by unions in various sectors of Canada’s nuclear industry — electric power utilities, uranium mining and processing, radioisotope production for medical and industrial purposes, and nuclear research.
The Council was created in 1993 to provide an organized focus and direction for the views and interests of unionized workers in all parts of a diverse industry that operates in five provinces across Canada. The CNWC also exists to ensure that the views of nuclear workers are heard in the public discussion on nuclear energy.
Voice of nuclear workers
The Canadian Nuclear Workers’ Council works to ensure that members’ views are reflected in the ongoing debate about nuclear energy. The Council maintains a dialogue with other labour organizations to build support for our industry, explain nuclear issues, and address misconceptions about nuclear energy
CNWC has been active in making submissions to public hearings on a variety of nuclear issues, and attending conferences across the country. It has also produced a series of fact sheets and other information on nuclear topics. The Council produces a regular newsletter and encourages anyone with an interest in the nuclear industry to visit our website.
The CNWC is a founding member of the International Nuclear Workers Unions Network (INWUN). Our participation in this network ensures that the views of Canadian nuclear workers are heard at the international level.
As men and women whose daily working lives are spent on the front lines of the Canadian nuclear industry, nuclear workers firmly believe that nuclear energy is a safe and economical way to produce electricity. In addition, it produces no greenhouse gases, and is increasingly embraced by environmentalists as the ‘green’ solution for large-scale electricity production.
Objectives of the Canadian Nuclear Workers’ Council
To carry out its purpose the objectives of CNWC are:
- to ensure that the interests and perspective of nuclear workers are heard by decision-makers;
- to strengthen the collective role of nuclear workers as a partner in their industry;
- to enhance public knowledge and understanding of nuclear issues by providing factual information; and
- to build support for the nuclear industry and its future potential
Download a copy of the CNWC Constitution in Adobe Acrobat PDF format