Speeches

Speaking Notes to the Federal New Democratic Party Convention

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) Consœurs et confrères, collègues néo-démocrates, je suis heureux de vous saluer au nom des 3,3 millions de membres qui font partie de la plus grande organisation démocratique au Canada – le Congrès du … Read More

Remarks to the Ontario Teachers’ Federation Pension Forum

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) On behalf of the Officers and the 3.3 million members of Canada’s largest democratic organization – the Canadian Labour Congress – I bring solidarity greetings. And I want to thank Terry Hamilton … Read More

Media Launch of the YWCA Homes for Women Campaign

Presented by: Barbara Byers

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… Read More

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

Presented by: Hassan Yussuff

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 20… Read More

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

Presented by: Barbara Byers

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 leade… Read More

Tribute to Honour Nancy Riche to the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party Convention, Friday, October 19, 2012

Presented by: Barbara Byers

Good evening Sisters and Brothers and Friends. Bonsoir consoeurs et confreres et mes amis. I was very honoured when your Leader, Lorraine Michael, contacted me and asked if I would give the tribute from the Canadian and international labour mov… Read More

Teamsters Women's Conference

Presented by: Barbara Byers

Greetings Sisters and Brothers!  Bonjour Consoeurs et Confrères! I am very pleased to be here to bring solidarity greetings from the Canadian Labour Congress, which represents over 3.3 million workers across Canada, more than half of whom… Read More

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

Presented by: Marie Clarke Walker

(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 … Read More

Manitoba Federation of Labour Convention, Winnipeg Convention Centre Winnipeg, MB

Presented by: Barbara Byers

Merci et bonjour tous le monde! Sisters and Brothers, consoeurs et confreres, I am pleased to bring you greetings on behalf of President Ken Georgetti, Executive Vice President, Marie Clarke Walker, Secretary Treasurer Hassan Yussuff and on beh… Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti speaks at the Nova Scotia NDP Convention

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check against delivery) 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. It’s a pleasure to be here in Nova Scotia – and to be … Read More