OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - As families continue to struggle under the weight of the ongoing affordability crisis, workers across the country are coming together to challenge corporate greed and demand that politicians prioritize people over profits. This Labour Day, Canada's unions are launching "Workers Together: For a Better Deal", to empower workers and elevate their voices.
"This Labour Day, we reflect on the progress we've made, but we also recognize the challenges that still lie ahead," said Larry Rousseau, CLC Executive Vice-President. "The Workers Together campaign is about solidarity and action. It's about ensuring that every worker in Canada has the opportunity to thrive. We will continue to fight for policies that put people first and challenge politicians and corporations that have left too many behind."
CLC Officers will be travelling nationwide to engage with workers and community leaders at Labour Day events, and to help provide a platform for workers to share their stories and advocate for change.
"Workers are the backbone of our economy, yet many are struggling in an increasingly unaffordable Canada. The federal Conservative agenda threatens to exacerbate these challenges," said Bea Bruske, CLC President. "Our Workers Together campaign is a call to tackle corporate greed and prioritize programs that make life more affordable and build strong communities. We need politicians who will take concrete actions to support working families. Workers contribute significantly to our economy, and they deserve their fair share."
What: |
Labour Day march and picnic |
Who: |
CLC Executive Vice-President, Larry Rousseau |
Where: |
March begins at Ottawa City Hall and the picnic is at McNabb Park. |
When: |
Monday, September 2, 2024, at 12:00 pm |
SOURCE Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
For more information or to arrange an interview on or before Labour Day, please contact: Chantal St-Denis, [email protected], 613-355-1962
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