Speeches

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

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

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 officers for invi… Read More

Speech to the Windsor United Way Labour Appreciation Night

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and brothers – friends of the United Way – it is my great pleasure to be here in Windsor for the 34th Labour Appreciation Night. Let me tell you one clear reason why I’m happy … Read More

CLC Vice-President Barbara Byers pays tribute to Nancy Riche

Presented by: Barbara Byers

(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 mysel… Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti addresses the CLC Canadian Council

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(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 s… Read More

Executive Vice-President Marie Clarke Walker speaks to the CUPE National Convention

Presented by: Marie Clarke Walker

Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity on behalf of President Ken Georgetti, our other Officers, Secretary Treasurer Hassan Yussuff, our other Executive Vice President Barb Byers, our staff and the 3.2 million workers w… Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti speaks to the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check against delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity on behalf of the 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. And I want to thank President Rick Clarke and your of… Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti speaks to the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario 54th Annual Convention

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check against delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity on behalf of the 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. Thank you Bill, for the very kind introducti… Read More

Marie Clarke Walker speaks to the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Convention

Presented by: Marie Clarke Walker

(Check against delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity on behalf of President Ken Georgetti, our other Officers and 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. … Read More

CLC Secretary-Treasurer Hassan Yussuff speaks to the Newfoundland Public Service Pensioners' Association Convention

Presented by: Hassan Yussuff

(Check against delivery) Thank you for inviting me to speak to you. Thank you for taking the time to hear about this important issue. And above all, thank you for inviting me during the one week when there is no hurrica… Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti speaks to the IBEW International Convention

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check against delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity from the Officers and 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. I know you will bear with me as I repea… Read More