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Canadian Labour Congress Statement on Passage of Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

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Attack in international waters by Israeli military forces against a humanitarian convoy bound for Gaza

Posted: Wednesday, 2 June 2010

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Fast-Tracking Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement a Betrayal of Commitments

Posted: Friday, 26 March 2010

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CLC responds to Brison's recent comments in the House of Commons on human and trade union rights in Colombia

Posted: Monday, 5 October 2009

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Solidarity with Mexican Mineworkers

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