Can disability rights be maintained in the “Uber-economy”?
January 11, 2016
Talk about the “sharing” or “gig” economy is everywhere, especially when it comes to ride-sharing apps like Uber. For the most part public debate has centred on issues of public safety, customer service, precarious work, insurance and taxation. And rightly so. Uber’s ability to skirt regulations not only threatens to dismantle an entire sector, but also adds to the broader…
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, CLC recognizes CUPE activist Ann Ramsay
December 1, 2015
December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which aims to promote awareness and mobilize support for disability rights issues. On this day, the Canadian Labour Congress recognizes a union member with an award for their disability rights activism. The Carol McGregor Award for Disability Rights Activism is named after an outstanding disability rights activist who passed away…
Spirit Synott – Winner of the 2014 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award
December 6, 2014
The Canadian Labour Congress is pleased to announce that Spirit Synott has been awarded the 2014 Carol McGregor Award for Disability Rights Activism. Spirit Synott is an actor, dancer, performer and a member of ACTRA. She has served on the Governance Board of ACTRA Toronto and has spent many years volunteering her time on both the ACTRA Toronto and ACTRA…
December 3rd: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2014
December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day when we celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities in our communities, and commit to removing barriers and creating an inclusive and accessible society for all. Canadians with disabilities commonly face severe challenges finding adequate and secure incomes. People with disabilities have lower employment rates and higher rates…