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This is where you can learn more about how the Canadian Labour Congress is making news. You can find all our news releases and opinion-editorial views, as well as recent speeches by our officers and open letters to government, industry and others on key issues of concern to working people.
Posted: Wednesday, 1 September 2010
OTTAWA – The president of the Canadian Labour Congress is using Labour Day celebrations to continue the push for improvements to the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans.
“Most Canadians can’t save enough to live with dignity in retirement,” says Ken G… Read More
Event Date: Monday, 6 September 2010
Location: Rockwood Park, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Saint John, NB
Activities: Labour Day Picnic and BBQ, Walking parade from Lily Lake Pavillion to Harbour Station
Contact: Colleen Fennell / Ron Oldfield, 506-633-7724
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Event Date: Sunday, 5 September 2010
Location: Riverfront Park, Main Street, Moncton. (Rain Date: September 6)
Activities: Entertainment, food and drinks. Children's games
Contact: Serge Landry, CUPE, 859-0692
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Posted: Thursday, 26 August 2010
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Sisters and brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity from the Canadian Labour Congress and its 3.2 million members.
It’s always good to speak to your union because as a trained … Read More
More Speeches
View All SpeechesPosted: Tuesday, 17 August 2010
The government has amended the refugee determination system. The CLC has concerns with aspects of these amendments.
The CLC regards that the government's safe country of origin amendments to Bill C-11, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act… Read More
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View All PublicationsPosted: Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Over the past twelve months, working people did something they have not done for a very long time. They changed their government's mind.
Last year, on Labour Day, unions called for action on retirement security. At the time, the economic crisis… Read More
More Statements
View All StatementsPosted: Wednesday, 1 September 2010
By Ken Georgetti
Canadian workers have celebrated their achievements on Labour Day ever since it was declared a national holiday in 1894. Last year on this day the Canadian Labour Congress launched a campaign to help everyone save enough to cov… Read More
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View All EditorialsPosted: Thursday, 13 May 2010
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On behalf of the 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), we want to thank you for affording us the opportunity to present our views. The CLC brings together Canada’s national and international unions alon… Read More
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