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Equity groups and public sector under attack – video

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:44:35 +0000

CLC executive vice-president Barb Byers talks about economic loss for women, Aboriginal workers, workers of colour, and workers with disability. And now, the public sector is under attack.

Unions are first and last lines of defence for many

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:11:37 +0000

Unions have to keep defending workers’ rights and elect political leaders who will do the same, CLC executive vice-president Barb Byers told delegates this morning.

As job losses continue to mount, and private sector workers struggle with unemployment and lost pensions, corporate leaders “are setting their sights” on the public sector.

“If they can silence us, they will have removed the first and the last lines of defense that many of our members and our community allies have,” said Byers.

She talked about the need to change the employment insurance program and pensions. Workers and communities across the country are suffering, and things are getting tougher for equity groups.

“The gains of women, workers of colour, Aboriginal workers, and workers with disabilities over the past 20 years are being wiped out by the effects of corporate greed,” she said.

Lots going on off the convention floor too

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:29:35 +0000

Here’s a list of events beyond the official convention proceedings.

Women’s Forum

Monday, Nov. 23

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Civic Ballroom

Human Rights Forum

Tuesday, Nov. 24

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Civic Ballroom

Youth Forum

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Civic Ballroom North

Aboriginal Circle

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

City Hall Room

Celebration Tribute

6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009

Grand Ballroom