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Intervention by Barbara Byers to the ILO 17th American Regional Meeting

Posted: Thursday, 16 December 2010

(Check Against Delivery) Thank you. Merci. Gracias. Obrigada. And I want to extend a special greeting to our Chilean hosts for their warm hospitality. This the first time I have been able to attend the Americas Regional meeting. As a member of the ILO G… Read More

Speech at the People’s Rally at the G20 Summit Meeting

Posted: Saturday, 26 June 2010

(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and Brothers, friends and neighbours – let’s send a message to the G20 leaders – this is what democracy looks like! On behalf of the 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress – I thank all… Read More

Speech at the G20 Pre-Rally/Public Service Day

Posted: Wednesday, 23 June 2010

(Check Against Delivery) Sister and brothers – I bring you greetings of solidarity from the 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress. And I also wish you a very happy Public Service Day – as recognized by the United Nations. It is extremel… Read More

Speech at the CLC International Development Partners Side Event - ITUC World Congress

Posted: Wednesday, 23 June 2010

(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and brothers, delegates and honoured guests. On behalf of the Officers and 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress, welcome. We are pleased to be hosting this event during the World Congress. … Read More

Speech at the News Conference with ITUC Leaders before the Second World Congress

Posted: Monday, 21 June 2010

(Check Against Delivery) The Canadian Labour Congress is very pleased this week to be host to the International Trade Union Confederation’s Second Congress – bringing together union leaders who collectively represent more than 175 million members in 15… Read More

Speech to the ITUC Youth Committee Meeting

Posted: Saturday, 19 June 2010

(Check Against Delivery) Delegates, committee members and guests – welcome to beautiful British Columbia and welcome to Vancouver. Bonjour et bienvenue à Vancouver. I come from British Columbia and am very proud that both the Canadian Labour Congress … Read More

Speech to the Committee on the Application of Standards International Labour Organization Conference

Posted: Tuesday, 8 June 2010

(Check Against Delivery) Thank you et merci. Canadian workers welcome this review by the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations regarding Canada’s record on Convention 87, Freedom of Association and Protection of the … Read More

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