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About CLAC

CLAC is one of the largest independent national unions in Canada, with over 60,000 members working in a wide range of sectors—construction, education, emergency services, healthcare, retail, service, transportation, manufacturing, and more.

CLAC (Christian Labour Association of Canada) was formed in 1952, based on the values of respect, dignity, and fairness. CLAC has 14 member centres across five provinces and is an affiliated member of the World Organisation of Workers.

 

What We Offer

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Workers compensation advice

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Employee and family assistance program and substance abuse aid

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Apprenticeship tuition assistance and awards

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Discount program with major vendors

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What Makes Us Different?

Our approach is truly modern

CLAC believes in cooperation, not confrontation. We work to make your workplace a better place—so that you and your coworkers can grow both as a community and as individuals.

It’s why we seek to balance individual and collective interests when we negotiate. It’s why we only strike as a last resort. It’s why we don’t tell our members where to work, or our signatory employers who they can hire. It’s why we don’t force anyone to join us, or fine them when they leave. It’s why we use your dues money to represent and support you—not politicians or political parties.

In the face of intense adversity from unions that saw workplaces as war zones, our founders set out to create a different kind of labour union. To learn more about what makes us different, read Our Heritage.

Our commitment to building positive workplace communities and seeking win-win solutions still guides us today.

Welcome to a different kind of union. Welcome to CLAC.

 

Our Commitments

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We build positive workplaces

CLAC brings workers together to create a strong voice in the workplace, and help you achieve a better work life. We talk; we don’t shout. Most importantly, we get results. And through it all, we help keep you working.

Our values of respect, dignity, and fairness underpin how we negotiate on your behalf. We create a positive bargaining climate, seeking win-win outcomes. We embrace open, honest, transparent communication and look for common ground.

We advocate for fair working conditions, wages, and benefits. But we also want you to enjoy your job, to feel valued, respected, and rewarded in your workplace.

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We’re champions of you

As your union, you can count on CLAC to always be on your side. We stand up for positive change and better ways of doing things. We ensure you get the benefits and working conditions you need and deserve while protecting your rights and safety. We provide you with opportunities to grow, to expand, to fulfill your ambitions, and improve your skills and productivity.

Learn more about CLAC representation and our extensive training programs, great benefits, strong retirement plans, and CLAC Jobs.

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We help make every day great

CLAC is a union that strives to create positive workplace communities where you feel valued and fulfilled. Because your work not only provides you with a living, it helps you feel a sense of achievement, of feeling good about a job well done.

We don’t just look after your rights. We’re focused on your satisfaction—both at work and in your daily life. We enable you to reach your potential to help you find your own version of everyday greatness.

Explore our life-enhancing programs, including our personal wellness programs, discount program, and community partnerships and sponsorships.

We think differently than other unions.

We work to make your workplace a better place—so that you and your coworkers can grow both as a workplace community and as individuals.

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Positive Work-Life

We are a modern union committed to bringing you the best possible workplace.

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Champions of You

Count on us to always be on your side.

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Everyday Greatness

Better relationships at work create greater work satisfaction.