Young Workers

They make up nearly a third of the population of Canada – and yet their interests are underrepresented in government and public policy decisions. The labour movement is working with Canadian youth today to ease access to education and good jobs. Young workers aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow, they can lead today.

I am active in my community

How can I get involved with my union? The simplest way is to attend your union’s monthly meetings. But if that isn’t for you, you can join one of your union’s committees or your provincial federation of labour young workers committee. To find out if your union has a young workers committee ... Learn more..

I’m looking for information on young workers & their issues

Young workers care about a whole host of issues from tuition fees, to health & safety, to climate change. This section answers some common questions around young workers issues and has some valuable links to relevant resources.... Learn more

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Events for young workers

I just started my first job

Wondering what you’re entitled to at work? As a young worker, you are covered by provincial employment standards laws. These set out the basic rules that your employer has to follow in the workplace, including your wages and overtime pay, hours of work, holidays, breaks etc.... Learn more

I just became a union member.

If you’re a first-time union member, you probably have a lot of questions. Maybe we can help. Here is out top list of frequently asked questions (and answers!) for new union members. Everything from what is a collective agreement to stewarding.... Learn more

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Issues and Research

$15 minimum wage and fairer employment coming to Ontario

The Canadian Labour Congress joins workers’ advocates celebrating today’s announcement that the Ontario government will raise the provincial minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019, and reform the...

Posted: 30 May 2017

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Ontario must seize the opportunity to make our changing workplaces fair

With today’s long-anticipated release of the Changing Workplaces Review report, the Canadian Labour Congress is calling on the Ontario government to go further than the report’s recommendations in...

Posted: 23 May 2017

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Young Workers for a #FairFuture: CLC Young Workers’ Strategy Session

May 7th, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (registration begins at 8:00 am)

Posted: 20 March 2017

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Let’s make decent work a reality for all Canadians

Let’s face it: low-wage, insecure, part-time work is no way to live life now, or build a future. But today, too many Canadians – especially younger Canadians – are having to do just that.

Posted: 6 October 2016

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Young Canadians need more opportunities

As the world celebrates International Youth Day on August 12, the Canadian Labour Congress is asking the federal government and employers to invest more in job training and employment...

Posted: 11 August 2016

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Work is changing. Workplace standards need to change too.

The Canadian Labour Congress welcomes today’s interim report of Ontario’s Changing Workplace Review. The report...

Posted: 28 July 2016

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