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CLC writes to Minister Cannon regarding Martial Law in Bahrain

Posted: Wednesday, 23 March 2011

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) condemns brutal violence in Bahrain and has requested the Government of Canada to press the authorities in Bahrain to immediately end the state of martial law and for the removal of foreign troops. The CLC has also written… Read More

Statement in Support of the People’s Movements in the Middle East and Africa

Posted: Friday, 4 March 2011

The wave of protests spreading throughout the Middle East and Africa is growing by the day, triggering changes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Algeria, and inspiring hope in repressed countries as far away as Burma. The causes of the revolt are the same every… Read More

CLC Statement in Support of United Nations International Human Rights Day

Posted: Wednesday, 8 December 2010

Nearly 500 trade union activists, human rights advocates and allies are gathered in Ottawa, Canada today to commemorate International Human Rights Day at the CLC Rise UP! For Your Rights national conference. Universal dignity and access to justice for ever… Read More

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

Posted: Monday, 12 July 2010

The Canadian Labour Congress is dismayed that despite widespread opposition from trade unions, faith groups and development non-governmental agencies, legislation to implement the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement received royal assent on June 30, 2010. … Read More

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

Posted: Wednesday, 2 June 2010

The Canadian Labour Congress wrote to Prime Minister Harper on June 2, 2010 to express deep concern regarding the attack on a humanitarian convoy bound for Gaza and insists the Canadian government must call on the Israeli government to conduct an immediate,… Read More

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

Posted: Friday, 26 March 2010

The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement appears to be moving toward reality in this session of Parliament unless Canadians speak out loudly and contact their Member of Parliament. The government reintroduced legislation to implement the Canada-Colom… Read More

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

The Canadian Labour Congress sent a letter to Liberal Trade Critic Scott Brison strongly critiquing Brison's recent comments in the House of Commons on human and trade union rights in Colombia. The House of Commons is currently debating Bill C-23, Impleme… Read More

Solidarity with Mexican Mineworkers

Posted: Wednesday, 19 August 2009

The CLC joined an international delegation of parliamentarians and trade union leaders in Mexico last weekend in a demonstration of solidarity with the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers (SNTMMSRM) and its elected leader, Napoleón Gómez Urrutia. Th… Read More

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