Publications

National pharmacare tour culminates in Ottawa as parliamentary committee releases landmark report

OTTAWA − The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will host a community town hall in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 17 as it winds up its national pharmacare tour. That same day, the Standing Committee on Health will release its recommendations on the creation of a national prescription drug plan.    “If the Committee’s report is reflective of the nearly 100 expert…

L7 Key Demands for the Canadian G7 Presidency

Labour-7 (L7) trade union leaders met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ministers Patricia Hajdu (Employment, Workforce Development and Labour), Maryam Monsef (Status of Women), François-Philippe Champagne (International Trade) and Chrystia Freeland (Foreign Affairs) in Ottawa on April 4th and 5th as part of the Canadian G7 Presidency this year. The L7 called upon the Canadian government to stand…

LCC

Applications for the next admission to the Labour College of Canada are open! The deadline to apply is October 25, 2018 Are you committed to building stronger and broader labour and social justice movements? Do you want a better understanding of the forces that shape workers’ lives? Do you want to be part of an activist network, and build up your research…

Jean-Claude Parrot, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, is sent to prison

Labour relations between Canada Post and the workers who sort and deliver the mail for people have rarely been good. Between 1965 and 1978, there were seven strikes. A number of those strikes were illegal. In 1974, for example, an illegal strike was what it took to get fair wages for women who operated coder machines, a job dominated by women…

Domestic Violence Learning Centre – Discussion Guide for Unions

First, some background: In 2014, the Canadian Labour Congress and our research partners at Western University released the results of a groundbreaking national survey on the impact of domestic violence on workers and workplaces. The results were clear. Domestic violence has a significant impact on workplaces and workers, putting jobs and workplace safety at risk. We heard that one third…

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Union Education For Union Leaders, Executive members, Committees and Researchers: Can Work Be Safe When Home Isn’t? Labour’s Domestic Violence at Work Initiative This presentation outlines the labour movement’s DV at work initiative. From the groundbreaking national survey to follow-up action to educate and empower union members and representatives, negotiate workplace supports, and win legislative change like paid domestic violence…

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A Better Man can inspire courageous conversations about intimate partner violence, justice and healing. The CLC Discussion Guide for Unions can support those conversations with questions, activities and resources to spark reflection among workers and their unions. It can also provide unions the opportunity to talk with workers and union representatives about their roles in ending gender-based violence and responding to that…

Who do you have to tell?

You have a right to privacy when it comes to your medical information. Even if you have to take time off work, your employer does not need to know your diagnosis, and neither do your co-workers. Of course, you will have to provide some information. If you need to take sick days or short-term leave, your doctor’s note specifying what…

Find out your options and benefits

Collective agreements vary a lot when it comes to health benefits. If you are not sure what is and isn’t covered by the benefits in your contract or your health plan, talk to your steward about understanding the benefits you can access to help you with your mental health issue. You may have a number of options available. Employee Assistance…

Approaching the employer

Mental illness or struggles with mental health can be overwhelming and confusing, and it is very helpful for members to have someone in the union to advocate for them. Here are a few things you can do to help: Encourage the member to see a doctor who can determine if they need some time off, or accommodations so they can…