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Hassan Yussuff

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Hassan Yussuff joins Nate to discuss a just and fair transition for workers as we set Canada on a credible path towards net zero, with reference to his work as co-chair of the Task Force on Just Transition for Canadian Coal Power Workers and Communities.Yussuff was recently appointed to the Senate, after serving two terms as the president of the Canadian Labour Congress. In addition to his involvement on the Just Transition task force, he has previously served on the government's NAFTA Council, Sustainable Development Advisory Council, and the Net-Zero Advisory Body.In addition to their conversation on a just and fair transition, they also discuss what Yussuff hopes to bring to his role as a Senator and the progress he helped to oversee in his tenure at the CLC.

Hassan Yussuff joins Nate to discuss a just and fair transition for workers as we set Canada on a credible path towards net zero, with reference to his work as co-chair of the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/task-force-just-transition.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Task Force on Just Transition for Canadian Coal Power Workers and Communities</a>. Yussuff was recently <a href="https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2021/06/22/hassan-yussuff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">appointed to the Senate</a>, after serving two terms as the president of the Canadian Labour Congress. In addition to his involvement on the Just Transition task force, he has previously served on the government's NAFTA Council, Sustainable Development Advisory Council, and the Net-Zero Advisory Body. In addition to their conversation on a just and fair transition, they also discuss what Yussuff hopes to bring to his role as a Senator and the progress he helped to oversee in his tenure at the CLC.

A just transition with Hassan Yussuff

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Alright, it’s time for another Herle Burly 2-part pod!Part 1 today is Senator Hassan Yussuff. Appointed as a Senator just 2 weeks ago, Mr. Yussuff is a 2-term past-president of the Canadian Labour Congress and the first person of colour to lead Canada’s union movement. He’s also a prominent international activist, having served 2 terms as President of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, representing 55 million workers in 21 countries. We’re going to talk about what it’ll take to help workers get ahead in the Canadian economy.Part 2 of the pod is our ever-lovin’ Political Panel. Here to bring you laughs and put “the cuss in discuss is Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. It’s a pre-election primer this week, Herle Burly-ites. The Liberals have been told to go on vacation in July, so gird yourselves for an August writ. The Conservatives are at shocking lows. The NDP are at their eternal 19 or 20. The Greens are trying to break on through single digits. And the Bloc are trying to stave off Liberal gains in the province. We’re going to spend this pod breaking down what all the parties need to be doing right now. And, as always, stick around for HEY YOU!Thank you for joining us on The Herle Burly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from The Herle Burly on YouTube.

<a href="https://twitter.com/TheHerleBurly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Herle Burly</a> was created by <a href="https://www.airquotesmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Air Quotes Media</a> with support from our presenting sponsor <a href="https://connectingcanadaforgood.com/en/stories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TELUS</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.cn.ca/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CN Rail</a>. Alright, it’s time for another Herle Burly 2-part pod! Part 1 today is Senator Hassan Yussuff. Appointed as a Senator just 2 weeks ago, Mr. Yussuff is a 2-term past-president of the Canadian Labour Congress and the first person of colour to lead Canada’s union movement. He’s also a prominent international activist, having served 2 terms as President of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, representing 55 million workers in 21 countries. We’re going to talk about what it’ll take to help workers get ahead in the Canadian economy. Part 2 of the pod is our ever-lovin’ Political Panel. Here to bring you laughs and put “the cuss in discuss is Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. It’s a pre-election primer this week, Herle Burly-ites. The Liberals have been told to go on vacation in July, so gird yourselves for an August writ. The Conservatives are at shocking lows. The NDP are at their eternal 19 or 20. The Greens are trying to break on through single digits. And the Bloc are trying to stave off Liberal gains in the province. We’re going to spend this pod breaking down what all the parties need to be doing right now. And, as always, stick around for HEY YOU! Thank you for joining us on The Herle Burly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-herle-burly/id1280218816" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0tiRBlLV9oI5zxjxLUX2D4?si=hstu-q9-TMaiXvniO8epkQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-herle-burly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlaGVybGVidXJseS5jb20vZXBpc29kZXM_Zm9ybWF0PXJzcw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> or your favourite podcast app. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw9CXGHWuCUsFGSpgjEzjWA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch conversations from The Herle Burly on YouTube</a>.

Senator Hassan Yussuff + the Political Panel

On this mini episode of Appointed, we continue our discussion on guaranteed livable income with the Hassan Yussuff, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. Mr. Yussuff speaks about the importance of social programs for workers; his role as President of the Canadian Labour Congress; the intersection of workers’ issues and social assistance programs; and the role he believes a guaranteed livable income could play in the lives of workers, the Canadian labour movement, and improving overall quality of life for Canadians. Hassan Yussuff is the President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), the largest labour organization in Canada. CLC brings together unions , provincial and territorial federations of labour, and community-based labour councils to represent workers across the country. First elected as President of the CLC in May 2014, Mr. Yussuff is the first person of colour to lead Canada’s union movement. Re-elected for a second term in May 2017, Mr. Yussuff is a long-time advocate for worker’s rights, improved working conditions, childcare and family investment, and repairing Canada’s social, health and economic safety net. Stay tuned for the next episode in the Guaranteed Livable Income series! Resources mentioned during the show and further reading: Read Senator Pate’s Guaranteed Livable Income perspective document here https://www.toronto.com/news-story/10143187-advocates-welcome-ei-changes-but-say-they-should-be-made-permanent/ https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/06/02/there-is-no-economic-recovery-without-adequate-child-care.html https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-covid-19-has-exposed-wide-gaps-in-canadas-social-safety-net/

On this mini episode of Appointed, we continue our discussion on guaranteed livable income with the Hassan Yussuff, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. Mr. Yussuff speaks about the importance of social programs for workers; his role as President of the Canadian Labour Congress; the intersection of workers’ issues and social assistance programs; and the role he believes a guaranteed livable income could play in the lives of workers, the Canadian labour movement, and improving overall quality of life for Canadians. Hassan Yussuff is the President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), the largest labour organization in Canada. CLC brings together unions , provincial and territorial federations of labour, and community-based labour councils to represent workers across the country. First elected as President of the CLC in May 2014, Mr. Yussuff is the first person of colour to lead Canada’s union movement. Re-elected for a second term in May 2017, Mr. Yussuff is a long-time advocate for worker’s rights, improved working conditions, childcare and family investment, and repairing Canada’s social, health and economic safety net. Stay tuned for the next episode in the Guaranteed Livable Income series! Resources mentioned during the show and further reading: Read Senator Pate’s Guaranteed Livable Income perspective document <a href="https://sencanada.ca/media/366776/senpate_glibi-perspective-document_10-05-2020_e.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> <a href="https://www.toronto.com/news-story/10143187-advocates-welcome-ei-changes-but-say-they-should-be-made-permanent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.toronto.com/news-story/10143187-advocates-welcome-ei-changes-but-say-they-should-be-made-permanent/</a> <a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/06/02/there-is-no-economic-recovery-without-adequate-child-care.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/06/02/there-is-no-economic-recovery-without-adequate-child-care.html</a> <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-covid-19-has-exposed-wide-gaps-in-canadas-social-safety-net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-covid-19-has-exposed-wide-gaps-in-canadas-social-safety-net/</a>

How Would a Guaranteed Livable Income Support Workers, Unions, and Labour? A Conversation with President Hassan Yussuff of the Canadian Labour Congress