Speeches
Speech to the Windsor and District Labour Council on Pension Reform
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
Sisters and brothers – many thanks for inviting me to speak to you on what is not only one of the most important issues facing us today – but one that will be critical to working people for decades to come – the future of our pensi… Read More
Speech to the Tripartite Roundtable on Social Dialogue, Ratification of ILO Conventions and Follow-up to the ILO's Global Jobs Pact
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Thank you Scott for your words of welcome. And thank you to my fellow presenters on this topic. Let me start by saying that talking about what some are saying is an “economic recovery&rdqu… Read More
Speech to the PSAC News Conference on Federal Budget
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) The Canadian Labour Congress is deeply concerned this week’s budget may cut public services or public sector workers’ pensions. Let’s be clear – Canada’s labour movement wi… Read More
Speech to the Swearing in of the USW International Executive Board
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
Sisters and brothers – I am very pleased to bring a message of solidarity to the Steelworkers from the 3.2 million workers represented by the Canadian Labour Congress. It is truly a pleasure to be here on this important day to congratulat… Read More
Speech to the B.C. Winter School Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and brothers – those of you here today are truly the heart of our Canadian labour movement. It is people like you – right across this country – union members who give up their … Read More
Speech to the Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. Rally (CUPE 873)
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I want you to know that in this dispute with the government of BC, the 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress are on your side! I bring a commitment of… Read More
Speech to the BC Federation of Labour Convention
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and Brothers, it is my honour to bring you greetings of solidarity from the Officers and the 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. And it is my pleasure to be back… Read More
Speech to the Ontario Federation of Labour Convention
Presented by: Barbara Byers
Sisters and Brothers. It is my honour to bring you greetings of solidarity from President Ken Georgetti; Executive Vice-President Marie Clarke Walker, and Secretary-Treasurer Hassan Yussuff on behalf of the 3.2 million workers who are members o… Read More
Speech to the Prince Edward Island Federation of Labour Convention
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and Brothers, it is my honour to bring you greetings of solidarity from the Officers and the 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. Thanks to President Carl Pursey … Read More
Speech to the Ontario Council of the Building and Construction Trades 52nd Annual Convention
Presented by: Ken Georgetti
(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I am very pleased to join you at your Ontario Council meeting and I bring you greetings from the officers and 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress. I want to thank P… Read More