Statements

Statement on the International Day against Homophobia (IDAHO)

Posted: Monday, 14 May 2012

May 17 is the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). It commemorates the day in 1990 that the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its International Classification of Diseases. Yet in every part of the world, people ar… Read More

Pay less wage model unfair to migrant workers

Posted: Monday, 14 May 2012

Migrant workers deserve fairness. Recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program by the federal government permitting employers to pay migrant workers up to 15% less is unfair and misguided. Allowing employers to fast track applications for migrant… Read More

CLC pleased that pro-asbestos lobby group will fold

Posted: Wednesday, 2 May 2012

The Canadian Labour Congress welcomes news that the Chrysotile Institute, a pro-asbestos lobby group, that has received funding from the federal and Quebec governments, will dissolve and cease operation. The Institute, which was created in 1984, insisted on… Read More

In defence of public and accessible post-secondary education

Posted: Tuesday, 1 May 2012

The Canadian Labour Congress calls on the Quebec government to fairly negotiate with students who have been on strike for over two months, in protest of the government proposal to increase tuition fees by 75% over five years. Quebec, which long ago recogni… Read More

Georgetti offers condolences on fatal sawmill explosion

Posted: Friday, 27 April 2012

Frank EverittPresidentUnited Steelworkers Local 1-4241777 3rd Avenue, Suite 100Prince George, British ColumbiaV2L 3G7 Dear Brother Everitt, On behalf of the Officers of the Canadian Labour Congress, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the mem… Read More

Earth Day 2012: What Would you Do with 1.4 Billion Dollars?

Posted: Friday, 20 April 2012

Earth Day is a day to celebrate the earth and think about our connection to it. On this 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, it is time to acknowledge how our lives connect with the sustainability of the planet and how, as a country, we are managing our vast natu… Read More

Day of Mourning Statement

Posted: Friday, 20 April 2012

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Nova Scotia Westray mine disaster, where an underground methane explosion took the lives of 26 workers.  Since then, the labour movement worked for parliament to pass legislation, the so-called Westray bill,  wh… Read More

Statement to the 2012 UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-Level Segment

Posted: Friday, 20 April 2012

This year, 2012 ECOSOC High-Level Segment will be held July 2 to 9, 2012. The theme is “Promoting productive capacity, employment and decent work to eradicate poverty in the context of inclusive, sustainable and equitable economic growth at all levels for… Read More

End of long gun registry “sad day” for workplace

Posted: Wednesday, 11 April 2012

The Canadian Labour Congress condemns this week’s Senate vote to end the long gun registry. “It’s a sad day for workplace and community safety,” said CLC President Ken Georgetti. The legislation to scrap the registry, destroy the data and gut the o… Read More

CLC saddened by passing of Madeleine Parent

Posted: Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Feminist, activist and trade unionist Madeleine Parent passed away this week. The Canadian Labour Congress joins the chorus of voices mourning her death and celebrating her lifelong pursuit of social justice and equality. Parent is best known for her… Read More