Publications

Dos and don’ts for union stewards, occupational health and safety reps and other union reps

Do ensure members are aware of the impacts of domestic violence at work and feel safe to reach out for support from their workplace and union. Don’t treat scenarios of domestic violence at work as topics for gossip and small talk amongst employees. Do ensure the person experiencing domestic violence feels they have control over what steps are taken. Don’t insist you know what’s best for the…

How does domestic violence impact people at work?

One in three workers have experienced domestic violence, and for many, the violence follows them to work. Often abusers will try to prevent their partners or ex-partners from getting to work, causing them to be late or have to miss work. Abusers may also excessively call, email, or text victims while they are at work, come into the workplace, or…

Canada’s unions react to proactive pay equity

OTTAWA – The Canadian Labour Congress, labour and community leaders will react to the federal government’s announcement of proactive pay equity legislation at a news conference on Parliament Hill on Wednesday. CLC President Hassan Yussuff will be offering in-depth analysis along with PSAC President Chris Aylward, PIPSC President Debi Daviau and Johanne Perron from the Pay Equity Coalition. What:             News…

Hassan Yussuff available for comment on the federal government’s Budget Implementation Act

OTTAWA – CLC President Hassan Yussuff is available for comment once the federal government’s Budget Implementation Act is tabled today. What:             Media availability When:            Monday, October 29, 2018, after 6 pm Who:              Hassan Yussuff, President, Canadian Labour Congress For more information, please contact: Chantal St-DenisCLC Communications613-355-1962Email: cstdenis@clcctc.ca

Time for government to walk the walk on pay equity

BY HASSAN YUSSUFF, September 24, 2018 The federal government is launching the first ever Gender Equality Week on September 23.  It’s a laudable – and clearly necessary – effort because far too many women in Canada have yet to attain parity when it comes to how much they earn for the work they do. Addressing this should be at the…

13 facts you need to know about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

After more than a year of negotiating, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico reached a deal on September 30, 2018 to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement is called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA includes key gains for Canadian workers, but also some areas of concern. First, the good news. 1. The USMCA eliminates…

Canada’s unions to call on First Ministers to make jobs, pharmacare top priorities

ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA, NB – Canada’s unions will be at the Council of the Federation meeting in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, NB this week calling on Canada’s Premiers to draft a bold plan to protect Canadian industry, jobs, and workers from hefty American tariffs.   CLC President Hassan Yussuff will be attending along with national union leaders, and presidents of provincial…

Course Descriptions

2018 Women’s Summer School Candidate Development for Women is a next step for women leaders, who are considering running in a municipal, provincial and federal campaign. It is designed to address the day to day challenges in the face of high stress campaigns. Participants will take away new ways of campaigning, strategic planning, and framing our message. By building on…

Course Descriptions

Each course listed below runs for the duration of the week. COLLECTIVE BARGANING LEVEL 1 Participants will leave with a solid understanding of the bargaining process and the factors that affect collective bargaining. This course also introduces some of the laws and rules that structure the bargaining process and provides opportunities for hands on practice and skills development in preparing…

Hassan Yussuff available for comment on Health Committee report on pharmacare

OTTAWA – CLC President Hassan Yussuff is available for comment following the release of recommendations on pharmacare by the federal government’s Standing Committee on Health. The Committee is expected to release its report Wednesday, April 18 in the afternoon.   Last fall, the CLC launched a national campaign calling for universal pharmacare that would cover all Canadians, regardless of their…