Delegates today marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with a minute of silence and renewed commitment to address the growing problem.
OFL secretary-treasurer Irene Harris made solemn reference to the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, when gunman Marc Lepine murdered 14 women at the Ecole Polytechnique. Two [...]

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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.

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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 [...]

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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

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