The time for denial is over: Canadians need a new government with the courage to tackle the recession head on.

The time for denial is over: Canadians need a new government with the courage to tackle the recession head on.

Canadian workers need a new government with the courage to tackle the recession head on and take the economy in a new direction, says the head of Canada’s labour central. “Nobody should be surprised that this is where we’ve ended up, and yet the Conservative government has refused to acknowledge what Canadian workers and their families have known for months:…

The CLC stand in solidarity with the people of Greece

On behalf of 3.3 million unionized working people, the Canadian Labour Congress extends its solidarity to the people of Greece. On the eve of Sunday’s referendum, the CLC affirms the inalienable right of Greek citizens to democratically decide their political and economic future, which governments and international financial institutions must respect. Whatever their decision on Sunday, the CLC joins all…

May job numbers: Canada must change course to fight unemployment and fuel the economy

May’s job numbers show little promise that Canada’s epidemic of inadequate job growth and predominantly precarious employment will change without a change in direction. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey says May saw the creation of 59,000 jobs, but almost half were part-time. Compared to last month, temporary employment increased twice as fast as permanent employment. “We aren’t seeing a meaningful…

The CLC mourns lawyer and civil rights activist Alan Borovoy

The CLC is saddened by the death of Alan Borovoy. Alan was a Toronto lawyer and civil rights activist who passed away on May 11, 2015. “The labour community and civil rights organizations have lost a champion,” said Hassan Yussuff, President of the CLC. “Alan was instrumental in the labour movement’s human rights work.” In 1960, Borovoy started as Secretary…

Labour disappointed as majority of MPs vote to “put the Charter in a shredder”

The President of the Canadian Labour Congress vowed to keep up his and the labour movement’s opposition to the government’s flawed and dangerous anti-terror legislation, bill C-51, as it moves to the Senate after passing in the House of Commons yesterday. “It’s very disappointing to see MPs voting to strip Canadians of their most fundamental rights as citizens for reasons…

Congratulations to Alberta and its next Premier, Rachel Notley

Albertans voted overwhelmingly for fairness yesterday when they elected a new government to be led by Rachel Notley and the NDP. “This is an historic, tremendous change in a direction that, I think, offers real hope to Canadians in other provinces looking for the same kind of change and the election of a progressive national government later this year,” said…

Asian Heritage Month: A time to celebrate and remember

This month workers from East Asia, South Asia, Western and Southeast Asia will celebrate Asian Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions and sacrifices made, and adversity overcome, by generations of Asians in Canada. The Canadian Labour Congress recognizes the rich history of, and contribution by, Asian Canadians to the Canada we live in today.  Celebrations will take place during the month…