Clear Language Resources
Making It Clear: Clear Language for Union Communications.
Clear Language Binder and Screen (The Canadian Labour Congress - CLC)
The binder contains many resources on clear language,
including 'before and after examples' and handouts.
The screen is a practical tool which can be applied
to text. It is available in English and French on 3-hole
punch for easy insertion in binders and conference kits.
The CLC also offers 9-hour and 5-day workshops on clear language and a train-the-trainer course
for clear language facilitators. For more information on both materials and courses: clcliteracy@clc-ctc.ca.
Thinking Equality When You Write.
(The Canadian Union of Public Employees - CUPE)
This is a series of checklists on 'thinking equality' in the form of dividers
to insert into conference materials or use as stand-alone resources.
CUPE has many other resources on clear language and literacy.
For more information: literacy@cupe.ca.
Keep It Clear: A Steelworker Literacy Guide.
(United Steelworkers - USW)
This booklet situates clear language within the USW
literacy program and includes an excellent 'keep it clear'
checklist. For more information: literacy@usw.ca.
The Clarity Kit: Effective Communication for Municipalities.
(The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators - CAMA
and the Canadian Union of Public Employees - CUPE)
This clear language kit includes a 'clarity audit' as well as
materials on clear language. Many of the resources in the
kit are also useful for those outside the municipal sector.
For information on how to order: literacy@cupe.ca.
The CLC,unions, federations of labour and district labour councils have many
other resources available. Contact a member of the CLC Literacy Working
Group for more information. Their contact information is listed on page 36.
