Global Solidarity
To all members of Unit 613
Question: How does USW compare to CLAC when it comes to strength in numbers and global solidarity?
USW CLAC
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USW Local 1976 - 6,000 members across Canada |
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USW Local 1976 – represents 1,200 Airport Screeners in Canada |
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USW – 185,000 members across Canada |
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USW – represent over 2000 Airport Screeners in Canada |
CLAC represent 15 Airport Screeners in Kamloops |
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USW represents 850,000 workers in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean |
CLAC represents 45,000 people in Canada |
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Canadian Labour Congress with USW and all CLC affiliates represent 3,000,000 workers in Canada |
CLAC not affiliated |
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USW is part of the world’s largest union called “Unite” which includes Amicus and the Transportation & General Workers Union (T&GWU) of the United Kingdom(UK largest union) now representing 3.5 million workers in North America, the UK and Ireland, |
CLAC not affiliated |
Answer: Is one really required?
As our International President, Leo Gerard said:
“USW and its affiliates are crucial for challenging the growing power of global capital. Only global solidarity among workers can overcome the massive exploitation that globalization has created.”
If you have any questions about CLAC you can contact Dave Lipton of the USW Ottawa office at 613-260-7205 and/or Steven Hadden of USW Local 1976 at 1-866-925-5952
