Statement Archive

Labour Day Message 2010

Posted: Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Over the past twelve months, working people did something they have not done for a very long time. They changed their government's mind. Last year, on Labour Day, unions called for action on retirement security. At the time, the economic crisis and recessi… Read More

International Youth Day Statement - “Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”

Posted: Wednesday, 11 August 2010

On August 12, 2010, youth globally join together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “International Youth Day” – a day that focuses on what has to be done to further the World Programme of Action for Youth. In December of 2009, the United Nations Gen… Read More

Statement by the CLC to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Regarding the 2011 Federal Budget

Posted: Tuesday, 10 August 2010

Executive Summary 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 international unions along with the pr… Read More

Statement on Minimum Age Campaign

Posted: Sunday, 1 August 2010

This Statement is intended to guide the actions of individuals and affiliate organizations who have pledged to take part in a national campaign to raise awareness about Canada’s inadequate minimum age laws and to advocate for Canada to ratify the Internat… Read More