The Day of Pink is the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia and Transphobia in schools and communities. By wearing pink on April 13, we express our solidarity with victims of bullying and show that the labour movement will not tolerate bullying in our workplaces nor our communities. We urge everyone to “come out” as an ally and speak out…
Canadian Labour Congress Brings Best Practices to Nigerian Fight Against HIV/AIDS
November 30, 2015
In 2014, the Canadian Labour Congress took on an unprecedented task: to take the resources and best practices developed to address HIV/AIDS in the workplace in Canada and bring them to Nigeria. After the CLC brought the idea to the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria, the Nigerian Labour Congress, the Nigerian government, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and other…
Transgender Day of Remembrance is held annually to honour people killed in the past year due to anti-trans hatred or prejudice. Each year, the number of trans murders and assaults seems to grow. Just as tragically, the suicide rate amongst trans people in Canada is one of the highest: Over 10 percent of the total population of trans individuals have…
During Pride season, the Canadian Labour Congress unites with lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirited, trans and queer Canadians to celebrate the diversity of our communities and to help build a more inclusive, equal country. The labour movement has a long history of making the day-to-day lives of LGBTQ individuals better. Many of the rights and benefits we have won for…
The Canadian Labour Congress supports the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT)
May 11, 2015
This year is the 25th anniversary of the United Nations World Health Organization’s decision to remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders and illnesses. This day is a celebration worldwide of sexual and gender diversity. For lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and/or queer (LGBTQ) people and their allies, it is a day to celebrate with friends, family and community, to…
April 11 is the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia and Transphobia in schools and communities. Celebrate diversity and raise awareness to end bullying by downloading your very own D.I.Y Day of Pink Solidarity decal below. Just print it using iron-on transfer paper to create your own t-shirt. A light pink shirt will work best. Show your solidarity by wearing the…
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Canada’s Pride celebrations showcase the unity and diversity of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans, queer (LGBTQ) community and its allies. The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) stands in solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer workers and communities during the 2014 Pride festivals taking place across Canada. While the LGBTQ community still faces considerable challenges, in Canada and overseas, Pride…
May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2014
May 17, 2014
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Ten years ago, on May 17th homosexuality was removed from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO). This victory was a historic step towards recognizing freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as a fundamental basic human right. Today the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)…