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It’s not about the tents: Canadian Labour Congress comments on moves to evict Occupy Protesters in Canadian cities

As cities in Canada move to evict and dismantle Occupy camps, the issues the protests raised won’t go away. “It is a shame that media and politicians have made this into a debate about tents, rather than a debate about the issues the occupiers are rais… Read More

CLC Statement on the United Nations 10-year Commemorative Meeting of the World Conference to Eliminate Racism

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is gravely disappointed that once again the Canadian government has chosen to withdraw from an important United Nations (UN) gathering dedicated to eliminating racism. Earlier this year, the Conservative government announ… Read More

CLC Statement in Support of National Aboriginal Day — June 21, 2011

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) representing 3.2 million workers knows that Aboriginal communities will play a prominent role in the future of the labour movement. It is appropriate on National Aboriginal Day to celebrate and acknowledge Aboriginal peopl… Read More

International Women's Day 2011: A Call for Dignity in Retirement for Women

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

In March 2010, after a three year wait, Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on Persons with Disabilities. While this is a cause for celebration, it is also a call to action, for the government and for disability rights activists and their allies i… Read More

Statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee Re: the Status of Women Study: Current Employment Insurance (EI) Progam

Introduction 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 along with the provincia… Read More

Statement to the Standing Committee on Finance Hearing on Bill C-10 Regarding the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act

Introduction 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 along with the provincia… Read More

International Women’s Day

Budgets..... as if women matter International Women's Day is supposed to be a day of celebration, but lately women have little to celebrate. The economic crisis is in full swing and women workers in Canada are bracing themselves for the worst economic tur… Read More