Retiree Matters

Retiree Matters is a monthly column written by members of the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC) that explores issues relevant to retirees, senior citizens, their families and their communities.

Columnists

Jul 13, 2015

Fighting for retirement equality: What women need to know

Retiree Matters

Louisette Hinton

In April, the Union Coalition for Free Negotiation held a discussion about the inequalities of retirement security for women. Louisette Hinton reports back on what women need to know.

Columnists

Jun 8, 2015

Labour organizing 101: On the road to Michelin workers

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Larry Wark

In the 1980s, the Canadian Auto Workers made their first attempt to organize Michelin workers in Nova Scotia. Larry Wark looks back at long days and nights travelling rural roads.

Columnists

May 11, 2015

Seniors Vote mobilizes for change at the ballot box

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Doug Macpherson

There's an opportunity in October for older Canadians to tell politicians what they want and expect from future governments. Seniors are voting and they're going to make it count.

Columnists

Apr 13, 2015

The life of a union man: Tales from Down East

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Everett Baker

Behind the bucolic images of the East Coast reside working women and men. Everett Baker reflects back on some of his experiences with labour organizations in Eastern Canada.

Columnists

Mar 9, 2015

Labour organizing 101: Hunting for union memberships

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Larry Wark

As a staff representative for the Canadian Auto Workers union, Larry Wark's work involved many different responsibilities. But organizing provided the most memorable experiences.

Columnists

Feb 9, 2015

Marking the victories and struggles of Black workers in Canada

Retiree Matters

Janice Gairey

This February, the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC), alongside the Canadian labour movement, marks Black History Month.

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Nov 13, 2014

Putting child care back on the public agenda

Retiree Matters

Shauna Vert

All across Canada, parents are struggling to find safe, affordable, quality child care in which their children can thrive. That's where ChildCare2020 comes in.

Columnists

Nov 10, 2014

ChildCare2020: Let's put child care back on the public agenda

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Shauna Vert

All across Canada, parents are struggling to find safe, affordable, quality child care in which their children can thrive. That's where ChildCare2020 comes in.

Columnists

Oct 14, 2014

We need to talk about pensions with upcoming generations

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Barbara Jones

We need to educate workers that pensions are not automatic nor do they happen by magic. Many pension plans only came about because of unionized workers walking picket lines in many strikes.

Columnists

Sep 8, 2014

Lest we forget: Workers' rights since the First World War

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Pat Kerwin

If we don't stop the clock from being turned back to the time of the First World War, we will revisit the era of the Dirty '30s described so well by John Steinbeck in "The Grapes of Wrath."

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