Speeches
Speech to the IBEW All Canada Progress Meeting
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check against delivery) Sisters and brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity from the Canadian Labour Congress and its 3.2 million members. It’s always good to speak to your union because as a trained … Read More
Speech at the LiUNA Canadian Conference
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and brothers, I could not be happier – for the first time since 1996 – to be bringing you greetings of solidarity from the officers and 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian La… Read More
Speech at the People’s Rally at the G20 Summit Meeting
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and Brothers, friends and neighbours – let’s send a message to the G20 leaders – this is what democracy looks like! On behalf of the 3.2 million workers who are members of the … Read More
Speech to the HIV-AIDS Side Event to ITUC World Congress
Presented by: Hassan Yussuff
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I bring you greetings on behalf of Ken Georgetti, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, and all the officers of the CLC. It’s my pleasure to be here, and to speak at thi… Read More
Speech at the CLC International Development Partners Side Event - ITUC World Congress
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and brothers, delegates and honoured guests. On behalf of the Officers and 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress, welcome. We are pleased to be hosting this… Read More
Speech at the G20 Pre-Rally/Public Service Day
Presented by: Barbara Byers
(Check Against Delivery) Sister and brothers – I bring you greetings of solidarity from the 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress. And I also wish you a very happy Public Service Day – as recognized by… Read More
Speech at the News Conference with ITUC Leaders before the Second World Congress
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) The Canadian Labour Congress is very pleased this week to be host to the International Trade Union Confederation’s Second Congress – bringing together union leaders who collectively represent more t… Read More
Welcoming Remarks to the ITUC Second World Congress
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) President Burrow, General Secretary Ryder, sisters and brothers from around the world, I am extremely pleased to welcome each of you and the Second World Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation, to Canad… Read More
Speech at the FTQ Bureau Meeting
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Thank you Michel, for your invitation to welcome your Bureau to Vancouver and to the International Trade Union Confederation Second World Congress. The Canadian Labour Congress is very pleased to be hos… Read More
Speech to the ILWU Memorial for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Ballantyne Pier
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sister and brothers, on this historic occasion when we gather to remember the brave workers of Ballantyne Pier, I am honoured to bring you greetings of solidarity from the 3.2 million members of the Canadian La… Read More