Statement Archive

United Nations International Human Rights Day

Posted: Tuesday, 9 December 2008

Sixty years ago in 1948, the United Nations passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration established a common standard for every member nation to uphold thirty fundamental rights and freedoms. Once the Declaration passed with the unani… Read More

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

Posted: Friday, 5 December 2008

On this December 6th, as we remember the lives of fourteen women murdered down nineteen years ago, we pledge to take action to prevent violence against women. The Canadian Labour Congress calls for action to end violence against women at home, in the workpl… Read More