Statement Archive

Statement by the CLC to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security Regarding Bill C-391

Posted: Wednesday, 26 May 2010

An Act to amend the  Criminal Code and the Firearms Act On behalf of the 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), we want to thank you for affording us the opportunity to present our views. The CLC brings together Canada’s national and… Read More

Canadian Labour Congress Statement on the Canada-U.S. Agreement on Government Procurement

Posted: Thursday, 20 May 2010

Passed by the CLC Executive Council, May 18, 2010 The Canadian labour movement is of the view that the Canada-U.S. Agreement on Government Procurement, which came into effect on February 16, 2010, is an unbalanced deal that does not serve Canadian interest… Read More

Canadian Labour Congress Statement on Rights and Democracy

Posted: Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Passed by the CLC Executive Council, May 18, 2010 For over fifty years, Canada has been recognized worldwide as a defender and promoter of human rights both at home and globally. Our reputation was sealed by the tireless work of Canadians like John Humphre… Read More

Boycott Alert: Sklar Peppler, Alan White Branded Furniture, and its Manufacturer, AW Manufacturing

Posted: Tuesday, 4 May 2010

In support of approximately 100 USW members. After moving to Ajax from Whitby, Ontario in 2006, Sklar Peppler went into bankruptcy in August of 2008. The President of Sklar Peppler bought the company’s assets out of bankruptcy in late 2008, and proceeded … Read More