CLC Passes Resolution Against Raiding
May 13, 2011
Delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) convention have overwhemingly endorsed major resolutions regarding inter-union relationships, primarily committing to the end of raiding.
After two days of vigorous debate about the future of the labour movement and the country facing a majority Conservative government, delegates agreed to ensure that the trade union movement focus on organizing the unorganized, and building union density.
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) and its components were front and centre in the debate, since NUPGE was integral in creating the resolutions on the floor. NUPGE suspended its participation at the national level of the CLC in November 2010 due to unresolved issues concerning the destructive practice of raiding.
The CLC convened the most exhaustive review of the issue of raiding as part of the settlement to this dispute and the resolutions were endorsed by the entire CLC Executive Board.
James Clancy, NUPGE national president, rose to speak on the resolution, urging all delegates to support the issue. "On behalf of our delegates, those who are here today, and across the country, we ask you to support these resolutions to end raiding."
"We are proud members of the Canadian Labour Congress. We want to work together to move forward for our members and all working people."
The resolutions include a process for dealing with raiding disputes through a third party umpire, oaths of office required for union leadership committing to the anti-raiding pledge, as well as clear penalties to be applied for violation of these policies.
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