Speeches Archive

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

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 inviting me here… Read More

Speech to the Windsor United Way Labour Appreciation Night

(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 to be here – there is never a labour a… Read More

CLC Vice-President Barbara Byers pays tribute to Nancy Riche

(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 myself, from our staff, and indee… Read More

CLC President Ken Georgetti addresses the CLC Canadian Council

(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 souhaite tous une très chaleureuse bienvenue à la tou… Read More

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

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 who ar… Read More