Speeches Archive

May Day - Ninety Years Ago

Posted: Friday, 1 May 2009

On May Day 90 years ago, metal and building trades workers in Winnipeg said "enough". Enough of trying to get by on inadequate wages ravaged by massive inflation after World War I. Enough of having their legitimate requests ignored. Enough lack of respec… Read More

Speech to the Public Service Alliance of Canada Convention

Posted: Wednesday, 29 April 2009

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 PSAC President John Gordon and your executive officers for asking me to spea… Read More

Speech to the United Way – Centraide 2009 Conference

Posted: Monday, 27 April 2009

Thank you Al for that very warm welcome. I am very pleased to be here and to bring greetings to you on behalf of the Canadian Labour Congress and our 3.2 million members. Last year we marked the 20th anniversary of the formal partnership agreement between… Read More