Publication Archive

CLC demands Canada act on Honduras

Posted: Friday, 13 November 2009

The CLC urges the Canadian government to make it clear to Canadians and to the international community that Canada demands the return to democracy in Honduras. See letter below: November 13, 2009 By e-mail: Kent.P@parl.gc.ca The Honourable Peter Kent … Read More

Women and Pensions

Posted: Thursday, 5 November 2009

  Studies suggest women are at a significant disadvantage to men when it comes to pensions. Women still earn less than men, and are expected to shoulder unpaid caregiving responsibilities. Women are also concentrated in non-standard, poorly-paid jobs, wh… Read More

CPP Fact Sheets: Labour’s plan for an improved CPP

Posted: Thursday, 5 November 2009

CPP Fact Sheet:  Labour’s plan for an improved CPP How it works The best way to help today’s workers save enough for retirement is by increasing what everybody gets from the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans. The Canadian Labour Congress is proposing … Read More

Decent Work – Decent Life for Women

Posted: Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Trade Unions Taking the Lead for Economic and Social Justice and Equality Led by CLC Executive Vice-President Barbara Byers, a nine-member delegation of trade union women from Canada participated in the first International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) … Read More