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CONFEDERATION OF CANADIAN UNIONS

2001-0113

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1985-10-05

The Confederation of Canadian Unions

Banquet activity of the Confederation of Canadian Unions at the Westbury Hotel, Toronto, Ontario.~The banquet begins with a play by Canadian actor [Eric Peterson]. Laurell Ritchie, Canadian Textile and Chemical Union (CTCU), then introduces guest speaker Bishop Remi De Roo.~Remi De Roo begins his speech to the banquet by explaining his interest and admiration of the CCU since its conception. He then goes on to talk about: the historical position of the church regarding the labour movement; recent efforts made by the church to support workers; the treatment of human labour and human needs as commodities; the influence of the global economy and international capital on Canada's economy; and lower wages as a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). <2h 25mn>

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