Union wages benefit Alberta

[Anonymous]

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CLC report says belonging to a union benefits workers, communities



OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 27, 2014) - Researchers at the Canadian Labour Congress have found that being in a union is especially important for women and younger workers, and that benefits everyone in the community, says Hassan Yussuff, president of the Canadian Labour Congress.



"In Alberta, women who belong to a union earn an average of $7.80 an hour more than do women in non-unionized workplaces, and young workers in the province aged 15 to 29 earn an additional $5.35 an hour if they belong to a union," says Yussuff.



CLC researchers surveyed wages in 76 Canadian metropolitan and other census areas. They discovered that overall in Alberta unionized workers earn an average of $4.75 an hour more than their non-union counterparts, which puts an extra $493.54 million a week into the provincial economy. "We are proud of the contributions our members have made to build a stronger middle class and a more secure economy for everyone who lives here," says Yussuff.



The CLC researchers also found that centres with more union members support a richer mix of businesses and services. "Union members spend their pay cheques close to home and that helps local businesses, Yussuff says. "We bolster the tax base which also supports public works, community services and charities."



Most Canadians, Yussuff says, believe that unions have a positive role to play in society. "People do want unions to advocate for minimum wages, overtime pay, workplace safety standards, parental leaves, vacation pay and protection from discrimination and harassment. Many benefits first gained at the bargaining table are now enjoyed by all workers, whether or not they belong to a union."



But Yussuff says labour advocacy goes beyond strictly workplace issues. "We push elected officials at all levels to provide a broad range of family-supporting public programs and services. For example, every Canadian should have a decent pension to retire on and that's why we are working to convince governments to improve Canada Pension Plan benefits. We do this in the interest of creating fairness and when we succeed we raise the bar for everyone."



The Canadian Labour Congress, the national voice of the labour movement, represents 3.3 million Canadian workers. The CLC brings together Canada's national and international unions along with the provincial and territorial federations of labour and 111 district labour councils

[Anonymous]

^I blame RW for this. See what you have done RW? She was a perfectly fine Chink until you brainwashed her. I hope ur fucking satisfied. ;)  

[Obvious Li]

well the sad part is that this CLC bullshit statement is true...of course if you pay people lots more money they will have more to spend....what they don't address is whose money is it, where does it come from and who asked me if it was ok to use my money to overpay some useless govt. worker.....i guess they know the answer to that question already.......part of CLC's and other socialist assholes agenda of brainwashing the innocents

[Anonymous]

well the sad part is that this CLC bullshit statement is true...of course if you pay people lots more money they will have more to spend....what they don't address is whose money is it, where does it come from and who asked me if it was ok to use my money to overpay some useless govt. worker.....i guess they know the answer to that question already.......part of CLC's and other socialist assholes agenda of brainwashing the innocents

As long as someone else pays, it's not a problem. Other people have lots of money to spare.

[RW]

It's greedy oil money.  Get as much of it as you can so once the resourcing raping is done, you'll have a car or a boat to show for it.

[Anonymous]

It's greedy oil money.  Get as much of it as you can so once the resourcing raping is done, you'll have a car or a boat to show for it.

Whatever you say Vesna, whatever you say. :)



BTW, I still blame you for corrupting the morals of what was once a perfectly good Chink.

[Anonymous]

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/union-wages-benefit-calgary-1941785.htm">http://www.marketwired.com/press-releas ... 941785.htm">http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/union-wages-benefit-calgary-1941785.htm

CLC report says belonging to a union benefits workers, communities



OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 27, 2014) - Researchers at the Canadian Labour Congress have found that being in a union is especially important for women and younger workers, and that benefits everyone in the community, says Hassan Yussuff, president of the Canadian Labour Congress.



"In Alberta, women who belong to a union earn an average of $7.80 an hour more than do women in non-unionized workplaces, and young workers in the province aged 15 to 29 earn an additional $5.35 an hour if they belong to a union," says Yussuff.



CLC researchers surveyed wages in 76 Canadian metropolitan and other census areas. They discovered that overall in Alberta unionized workers earn an average of $4.75 an hour more than their non-union counterparts, which puts an extra $493.54 million a week into the provincial economy. "We are proud of the contributions our members have made to build a stronger middle class and a more secure economy for everyone who lives here," says Yussuff.



The CLC researchers also found that centres with more union members support a richer mix of businesses and services. "Union members spend their pay cheques close to home and that helps local businesses, Yussuff says. "We bolster the tax base which also supports public works, community services and charities."



Most Canadians, Yussuff says, believe that unions have a positive role to play in society. "People do want unions to advocate for minimum wages, overtime pay, workplace safety standards, parental leaves, vacation pay and protection from discrimination and harassment. Many benefits first gained at the bargaining table are now enjoyed by all workers, whether or not they belong to a union."



But Yussuff says labour advocacy goes beyond strictly workplace issues. "We push elected officials at all levels to provide a broad range of family-supporting public programs and services. For example, every Canadian should have a decent pension to retire on and that's why we are working to convince governments to improve Canada Pension Plan benefits. We do this in the interest of creating fairness and when we succeed we raise the bar for everyone."



The Canadian Labour Congress, the national voice of the labour movement, represents 3.3 million Canadian workers. The CLC brings together Canada's national and international unions along with the provincial and territorial federations of labour and 111 district labour councils

Today is Labour Day, I almost forgot what the holiday is. Tomorrow the kids go back to school I believe.



I support the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain for a share of the profits they created. Labour should accept nothing less than the safest and most eco-friendly working conditions that are currently available. My hat is off to all of you. Canada is a better place because of you.

[Anonymous]

well the sad part is that this CLC bullshit statement is true...of course if you pay people lots more money they will have more to spend....what they don't address is whose money is it, where does it come from and who asked me if it was ok to use my money to overpay some useless govt. worker.....i guess they know the answer to that question already.......part of CLC's and other socialist assholes agenda of brainwashing the innocents

Public sector unions are a different story. They are not in the public's best interest.

[Anonymous]

well the sad part is that this CLC bullshit statement is true...of course if you pay people lots more money they will have more to spend....what they don't address is whose money is it, where does it come from and who asked me if it was ok to use my money to overpay some useless govt. worker.....i guess they know the answer to that question already.......part of CLC's and other socialist assholes agenda of brainwashing the innocents

 

[Anonymous]

It's greedy oil money.  Get as much of it as you can so once the resourcing raping is done, you'll have a car or a boat to show for it.

Whatever you say Vesna, whatever you say. :)



BTW, I still blame you for corrupting the morals of what was once a perfectly good Chink.

Shen Li, please do not refer to me with that disgusting word again please.

[Big Wave Dave]

It's greedy oil money.  Get as much of it as you can so once the resourcing raping is done, you'll have a car or a boat to show for it.

Whatever you say Vesna, whatever you say. :)



BTW, I still blame you for corrupting the morals of what was once a perfectly good Chink.

Shen Li, please do not refer to me with that disgusting word again please.

Take it easy dollface. Anyone can see no malicious intent was involved.

[Obvious Li]

well the sad part is that this CLC bullshit statement is true...of course if you pay people lots more money they will have more to spend....what they don't address is whose money is it, where does it come from and who asked me if it was ok to use my money to overpay some useless govt. worker.....i guess they know the answer to that question already.......part of CLC's and other socialist assholes agenda of brainwashing the innocents

 

rolling your eyes at me.....shame on you.....  :twisted:

[Anonymous]

well the sad part is that this CLC bullshit statement is true...of course if you pay people lots more money they will have more to spend....what they don't address is whose money is it, where does it come from and who asked me if it was ok to use my money to overpay some useless govt. worker.....i guess they know the answer to that question already.......part of CLC's and other socialist assholes agenda of brainwashing the innocents

 

rolling your eyes at me.....shame on you.....  :twisted:

Yes, I agree handsome. She should be truly ashamed.

[Anonymous]

well the sad part is that this CLC bullshit statement is true...of course if you pay people lots more money they will have more to spend....what they don't address is whose money is it, where does it come from and who asked me if it was ok to use my money to overpay some useless govt. worker.....i guess they know the answer to that question already.......part of CLC's and other socialist assholes agenda of brainwashing the innocents

 

rolling your eyes at me.....shame on you.....  :twisted:

I am sorry Obvious Li, but I am not sorry I like my job.

[Chickenfeets]

And it's not a "useless" job, either, Fash.



You matter.