Statement Archive

Thank you!

Posted: Thursday, 30 June 2011

I am sending a heart-felt thanks to everyone who answered the CLC's urgent appeal last week, sending letters via our web site to Prime Minister Harper and Labour Minister Lisa Raitt, and sending your stories for the Official Opposition NDP to use in their w… Read More

CLC statement on the anniversary of the Toronto G20 summit

Posted: Wednesday, 22 June 2011

The Canadian Labour Congress renews its call for an independent public inquiry into the police response to events that occurred preceding and during the G20 Summit in Toronto in June 2010. Canadians are rightly concerned about the reaction of police to act… Read More

CLC Statement in Support of National Aboriginal Day — June 21, 2011

Posted: Tuesday, 21 June 2011

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) representing 3.2 million workers knows that Aboriginal communities will play a prominent role in the future of the labour movement. It is appropriate on National Aboriginal Day to celebrate and acknowledge Aboriginal peopl… Read More

Happy Pride!

Posted: Wednesday, 15 June 2011

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) stands in solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities during the 2011 Pride events. Although homophobic and transphobic discrimination and prejudice still persist, Pride season is a time to celebrat… Read More