Canadian Labour Congress

The Canadian Labour Congress is the largest labour organization in Canada who bring together dozens of national and international unions, provincial and territorial federations of labour and community-based labour councils to represent 3.3 million workers. The CLC is an advocate politically for policies and programs that improve the lives of all Canadians, such as the creation of better and more secure jobs, better public pension plans and retirement security, a stronger public health care system and affordable and accessible child care. They advocate in Parliament and in the courts to advance legislation that improves the day-to-day lives of all Canadians, such as workplace safety and collective bargaining rights and employment equity.

CLC offers education programs that feature state-of-the-art courses in workplace health and safety, fighting racism and discrimination, media and public relations, economics, campaign management, human rights and global solidarity, as well as workplace representation and union steward training. CLC economists and researchers are nationally recognized for their skills and expertise, and produce in-depth analysis on issues such as working conditions, health and safety, wages and benefits, healthcare, pensions and retirement security, immigration, training, employment insurance and social and economic equality. 

For more information about the CLC please visit the CLC website Canadian Labour Congress or Contact Rep Lisa Bastian, Regional Rep  416-570-4632, or E Mial Lisa at  lbastien@clc-ctc.ca