Statement Archive

The CLC supports Iranian workers and independent unions

Posted: Tuesday, 23 June 2009

The Canadian Labour Congress wrote to Mr. Bahram Ghasemi, Chargé d'Affaires, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran; The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) today joins groups from around the world to communicate our deep concern over the turn of events rela… Read More

CLC Statement on June 21, 2009 National Aboriginal Day

Posted: Friday, 19 June 2009

The Canadian Governments Indian and Northern Affairs website describes June 21, National Aboriginal Day in Canada as one of eleven special days Canadians are invited to join in a cultural campaign to celebrate distinctive communities within Canada. The … Read More

Workers’ Compensation Needs to Work for Workers - June 1st is Injured Workers’ Day in Canada

Posted: Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Injured Workers Day is an important day that commemorates the events of June 1st, 1983, when thousands of injured workers came to Queen's Park in Toronto to speak against the government's proposal to eliminate the permanent disability pension. The governmen… Read More