Jun 3, 2013
Expanding the Canada Pension Plan: It's time to act!
Federal and provincial finance ministers are meeting in June and hopefully they will coalesce around significant improvements in the Canada Pension Plan.
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.
May 13, 2013
Canadian workers' rights: It's a question of fairness
As retirees, during our working lives, we fought hard and long with our unions for the wages and benefits workers enjoy today, a fair share of the richness of Canada.
Apr 8, 2013
Harper government 'action' for aging Canadians
The reaction of the National Pensioners and Senior Citizens Federation to this year's federal budget is disappointment.
Mar 11, 2013
The ecstasy and the agony of Canadian pensions
When will Canada catch up with the world by taking steps to bring the pension security of retired Canadians up to date?
Feb 11, 2013
Prescription drugs: A question of luck
How do we Canadians feel about an essential part of our health care depending upon luck? If you're lucky, you have a job with a drug plan. That's less than half of us.
Jan 14, 2013
Aging in Place: A vision for home care in New Brunswick
With an aging population, it is more important than ever to have public services that will allow seniors to maintain their independence as long as possible.
Dec 11, 2012
Brisons le silence et passons à l'action pour l'élimination de la violence à l'égard des femmes
La violence contre les femmes est une priorité pour les groupes de femmes et les retraités du Congrès de l'Union du Canada. Partout au Canada et à l'étranger les femmes se mobilisent pour riposter.
Dec 6, 2012
Breaking the silence and taking action on violence against women
Violence against women is a priority for women's groups and the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada. Across Canada and internationally, women are mobilizing to fight back.
Nov 13, 2012
The right to die with dignity
The debate over the right of a mentally competent adult with a terminal illness to have the choice and right to die with dignity is a growing societal issue in Canada.
Oct 8, 2012
What are you doing after work? Preparing for the realities of retirement
Millions of Canadians in the next decade are going to face the challenges and opportunities of retirement. Too few people think about those realities before they retire.
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