Related Content for the Ontario Region

Media Launch of the YWCA Homes for Women Campaign

Posted: Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Check against delivery On behalf of the 3.3 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress, I am proud to lend our support to the Homes for Women campaign. We know that access to housing is not only a way to keep women safe – it helps women get jobs, ke… Read More

CLC Secretary-Treasurer Hassan Yussuff speaks on Corporate Tax Freedom Day 2013

Posted: Friday, 8 February 2013

Good morning and thank you for joining us. Today the Canadian Labour Congress is releasing it's second annual survey examining what benefit Canadians received in return for federal corporate tax rates that were slashed in the ten year period 2001 to 2011. … Read More

Remarks from Barbara Byers to the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party Convention

Posted: Saturday, 20 October 2012

Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings on behalf of the 3.3 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. I am always glad to be back to visit Newfoundland and Labrador and reconnect with your dynamic leader Lorraine M… Read More

Remarks for Marie Clarke Walker, Executive Vice-President to the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4400, Saturday, August 18, 2012

Posted: Saturday, 18 August 2012

(Check against delivery) Greetings of solidarity from the officers and the 3.3 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress. Thanks to my President, John Weatherup and officers for your continued show of support by including me in everything that y… Read More

Public Sector Bargaining: Then and Now - Negotiating Skills for Women

Posted: Friday, 11 May 2012

(Check against delivery) Good evening Sisters! Bonjour Consoeurs! And thank you for the privilege of being with you tonight. Merci pour cette opportunité d’être ici avec vous ce soir. I am envious of the experience you are going to have these two day… Read More

CLC Vice-President Barbara Byers speaks at the FTQ Women's Conference

Posted: Tuesday, 3 April 2012

(Check against delivery)Sisters,I cannot tell you how pleased I am to be participating in this discussion, as it has given me an opportunity to reflect on where women stand and the role that union women play in fighting back on any further attacks on our ri… Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti speaks to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development

Posted: Monday, 27 February 2012

(Check against delivery) By way of opening comment, let me say that the Canadian Labour Congress has a long history of working with trade unions and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) throughout the world. We’ve managed projects in over 30 countries, … Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti speaks to the Ontario Federation of Labour 11th Biennial Convention

Posted: Tuesday, 22 November 2011

(Check against delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity on behalf of all Officers and the 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. And thanks to your President, Sid Ryan, and the OFL off… Read More

CLC Vice-President Barbara Byers pays tribute to Nancy Riche

Posted: Tuesday, 15 November 2011

(Check against delivery) Good morning and welcome Sisters and Brothers. Bonjour et bienvenue consoeurs et confreres. I have the honour this morning to bring the message from the Officers of the CLC, Ken, Marie, Hassan and myself, from our staff, and indee… Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti addresses the CLC Canadian Council

Posted: Monday, 14 November 2011

(Check against delivery) Sisters and Brothers – a very warm welcome to everyone of you to the Canadian Labour Congress’ first-ever Canadian Council meeting! Consoeurs et confrères – je vous souhaite tous une très chaleureuse bienvenue à la tou… Read More

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