CLAC is an indepedent trade union with 25,000 members. It advocates the Christian principles of democracy, freedom, justice, responsibility, and respect for all. The Christian Labour Association of Canada is inclusive, not exclusive.
CLAC does not expect members to be Christians. Members are attracted to CLAC by its labour relations policies, its principles, its common-sense approach to workplace issues, and by the services it offers. CLAC does not discriminate, nor does it tolerate discrimination.
Work is about people. Whether it's in a factory or a nursing home, at a construction site, or in an office, work involves people providing services to others for the benefit of society. In providing their services, workers are entitled to a fair wage and the recognition that they want responsibility and input in the workplace.
CLAC believes that the best approach to helping workers provide services and be paid a fair wage is by helping everyone in the workplace cooperate together. Cooperation is one of the principles upon which this union is based.
What else does the "Christian" in CLAC's name mean?
- work is not just a job, not just a paycheque, it should be a meaningful way for people to earn a living and contribute to society
- respect for all persons in the workplace as human beings created in the image of God
- justice in the workplace, whether it's about pay, benefits, work relations, or conflicts that arise, people expect and deserve to be treated fairly
This is an extract from the CLAC site.