Congress of Union Retirees of Canada
Canadian trade union retiree organization
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The Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (French: Association des syndicalistes à la retraite du Canada) is an affiliate of the Canadian Labour Congress established in 1991.[2] Over half a million people belong to the retiree organization.[3]
ASRC
Association des syndicalistes à la retraite du Canada | |
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| Abbreviation | CURC ASRC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1991 |
| Founders | Dan McNeil (SOAR), Larry Wagg (CLC), & Edith Johnston (CAW)[1] |
| Founded at | Toronto |
| Headquarters | 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8X7 |
| Coordinates | 45°22′16″N 75°41′31″W |
Region served | Canada |
| Members | 500,000 |
Official language | English and French |
President | Michael Maclsaac (IAM) |
Treasurer | Mary Forbes (Unifor) |
Secretary | Janice Bernier (SURF) |
First Vice President | Louisette Hinton (UFCW) |
| Affiliations | Canadian Labour Congress |
| Website | unionretiree.ca syndicalistesalaretraite.ca |
Organization
The group functions as an umbrella organization for the retiree divisions of Canadian trade unions, although individual retirees and their spouses can also join directly.[4] The organizational structure includes in provincial, territorial, and regional councils which coordinate with the broader labour movement.[1]
Activities
CURC advocates politically for the interests of pensioners. Specifically, they campaign for strengthening private pensions,[5] expanding the Canada Pension Plan,[6] increasing the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and gradually lowering the retirement age.[7]
The group also organize social functions such as reunions and picnics. Members provide inter-generational mentorships with emerging labour activists.[2]