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Thousands of union activists rally to protect Canadian jobs, improve working conditions

May 14, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Today, thousands of workers marched in the streets of Winnipeg to demand action…
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CLC Convention Wraps with Leadership Vote and Vision for Workers

May 13, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Delegates of the CLC convention will vote for the organization’s next leadership…
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Canada’s unions take action against racism, hate and discrimination

May 13, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of delegates adopted a far-reaching action plan today to confront racism, discrimination,…
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Canada’s unions demand a care economy built on dignity and respect

May 13, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Canada’s unions are calling for better wages, safer working conditions, and greater…
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CLC Convention Day 3: Workers Tackle the Care Crisis and Inequality

May 12, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Union members from across Canada will meet for the third day of…
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Canada’s Unions Take Aim at Corporate Greed and the Cost-of-Living Crisis at the 31st Constitutional Convention

May 12, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Canadians are working harder than ever, but too many still can’t afford the…
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Canada’s unions rally behind ambitious blueprint for jobs,  nation building and economic resilience

May 12, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Tuesday, May 12, 2026   WINNIPEG, MB — As economic uncertainty, Trump’s…
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Troisième jour de l’Assemblée générale du CTC : les travailleurs s’attaquent à la crise des soins et aux inégalités

May 12, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Des membres de syndicats de partout au Canada se réuniront mercredi pour…
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Day 2 of CLC Convention Focuses on Good Jobs, Dignity and Building the Future

May 11, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Constitutional Convention continues Tuesday with cultural performances,…
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CLC Convention Opens Monday as Thousands of Workers Gather in Winnipeg

May 11, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            Sunday May 10, 2026  WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of union activists, workers,…
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Canada’s unions adopt action plan to fight extremism and rebuild democracy

May 11, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — As rising inequality, affordability pressures, and political alienation fuel the growth of extremism…
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Bruske: Mandatory Training and Stronger Enforcement Needed to Uphold the Westray Law

May 9, 2026
Thirty-four years ago today, 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, lost their lives in…
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Canada’s unions gather in Winnipeg to set workers’ agenda in uncertain times — The CLC’s 31st constitutional convention

May 4, 2026
WINNIPEG — As Canada’s unions mark 70 years of collective strength, thousands of delegates, activists…
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Statement of Solidarity by Unifor and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) for May Day 2026

May 1, 2026
OTTAWA –– On May Day, workers celebrate the historic achievements of the labour movement which,…
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Spring Economic Update response: Workers need real results now

April 28, 2026
OTTAWA—Today’s Spring Economic Update announced a number of positive steps to address workers’ growing economic…
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Day of Mourning: Psychological health and safety is a workplace crisis we can’t ignore

April 28, 2026
Psychological health and safety is occupational health and safety. A workplace injury is a workplace…
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Rana Plaza: 13 years on—remembering the workers, renewing the fight for safety 

April 23, 2026
Every year on April 24, workers and trade unions in Bangladesh and around the world mark the…
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Earth Day 2026: Workers Power Solutions for Our Planet

April 22, 2026
This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Our Power, Our Planet” – and workers have…
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Canada’s unions stand in support and solidarity with trans and gender-diverse people

March 31, 2026
On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, Canada’s unions affirm our dedication to defend, celebrate and…
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Statement from CLC President, Bea Bruske, on new NDP leader Avi Lewis

March 30, 2026
Winnipeg—Today, I met with NDP leader Avi Lewis to discuss the priorities of Canada’s unions…
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No More Waiting: Canada’s Unions Demand Action to Modernize the Employment Equity Act

March 21, 2026
On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions are renewing our…
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Canada’s unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians

March 19, 2026
OTTAWA – The recent events relating to global energy disruptions – from conflict involving Iran…
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Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Responds to Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan

March 13, 2026
OTTAWA, ON––The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council acknowledges that many of the government’s priorities and those…
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The next webinar in our series: Addressing the Housing Crisis

March 10, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues…
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Rising Up for women’s economic justice

March 8, 2026
This International Women’s Day, Canada’s unions are Rising Up to demand a worker-centred economic strategy…
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The Care Economy Is Canada’s Untapped Economic Superpower

March 6, 2026
Why Canada’s economic resilience depends on sustained investment in care By Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Labour Congress and…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions call for de-escalation and diplomacy in Iran

March 5, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress, through its affiliation with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), has…
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Solidarity with Cuba

February 20, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress strongly condemns the U.S. government’s aggression toward Cuba. We stand in…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions must be at the table in trade talks

February 19, 2026
With trade discussions between Canada and Mexico underway this week, Canada’s unions are raising a…
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Unions Call for Corporate Tax Transparency as Billions Shift Offshore

February 12, 2026
OTTAWA — Today, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), alongside Public Services International (PSI) and the…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

February 11, 2026
Today, families in Tumbler Ridge and across British-Columbia are going through something no one should ever have to experience.   Every student…
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Labour movement to Parliament: it’s time to put workers at the centre of Canada’s trade strategy

February 3, 2026
OTTAWA — As global trade tensions rise and economic uncertainty deepens, Canada’s labour movement is…
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Black History Month: Unions demand action on environmental racism

February 1, 2026
Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by calling for an end to environmental racism.…
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CLC’s response for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

January 27, 2026
OTTAWA –– Today’s announcement from Prime Minister Carney recognizes what workers across this country already know:…
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Statement – On the Canada–China Strategic Partnership

January 16, 2026
Today’s announcement of a new strategic partnership between the Government of Canada and the People’s…
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Workers Must Come First in CUSMA — No Trade Deal at the Expense of Jobs, Industry, or Public Services

January 15, 2026
OTTAWA – Today, Canada’s unions met Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental…
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Canadian Labour Congress Launches New Webinar Series: The Issues and You

January 9, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is launching a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues…
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Canadian Labour Congress Joins International Labour Movement in Condemning U.S. Military Aggression and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty

January 5, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) joins the international labour movement, including the International Trade Union…
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Migrant workers deserve equal rights and opportunities

December 18, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by continuing to call for equal rights and…
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Result of judicial review further strengthens the need for an empowered CORE to ensure corporate accountability of Canadian companies

December 17, 2025
As part of a longstanding commitment to improving living and working conditions for Bangladeshi garment…
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2025 Labour 7 continues to raise concerns about the G7 labour and employment agenda

December 17, 2025
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, winds down her tenure as the Labour 7…
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Protecting Fundamental Rights — Our Concerns with Bill C-9

December 12, 2025
The CLC condemns all forms of hate, discrimination, and harassment. We will continue to fight…
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A thriving economy shouldn’t cost us our human rights

December 10, 2025
CLC President, Bea Bruske, issued the following statement on International Human Rights Day: Canada’s unions…
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Canada’s unions rise up for justice for gender-based violence (GBV) workforce

December 6, 2025
As we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Womenin Canada,…
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Canada’s unions echo the call: End disability poverty now

December 3, 2025
To mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Canada’s unions are reiterating our demand…
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Stephannie Leach – Winner of the 2025 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award

December 3, 2025
Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Labour…
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Canada’s Unions Rise Up Against Gender-Based Violence

November 25, 2025
As we mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, Canada’s…
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CLC on CUSMA talks: Canada must use its leverage to protect workers

November 24, 2025
OTTAWA – Appearing before the parliamentary committee studying the renegotiation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement…
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Budget 2025 misses the mark: Workers demand real action

November 24, 2025
OTTAWA—Tomorrow, more than 300 workers from all over Canada will descend on Parliament hill in…
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Canada’s unions stand in solidarity for Trans Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2025
Today and every day, Canada’s unions stand firmly in solidarity with trans and gender-diverse communities…
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Statement of solidarity from Bea Bruske with Albertan communities impacted by Bill 9

November 19, 2025
Yesterday, Danielle Smith’s conservative government introduced its latest in a series of legislative attacks on…
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Canada’s unions call for stronger action on jobs and public services

November 4, 2025
OTTAWA—Today’s federal budget lands at a moment of deep uncertainty. Workers are facing rising prices,…
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Canadian Labour Congress available for comment on Budget 2025

November 3, 2025
OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will take part in the federal…
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Budget 2025 must create jobs by investing in people and infrastructure—not cuts and corporate giveaways

October 31, 2025
OTTAWA—As workers and communities face growing uncertainty from Trump’s trade war, inflation, and a rising…
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Bruske on pre-budget measures: When government listens to workers, we see progress

October 27, 2025
OTTAWA—Canada’s unions welcome today’s pre-budget measures that recognize the essential role of workers in building…
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Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

October 23, 2025
In response to the Prime Minister’s pre-budget address OTTAWA – Prime Minister Carney is right…
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Canada’s unions put workers at the heart of NDP leadership race

October 23, 2025
OTTAWA –– The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) put workers’ issues in the spotlight on Wednesday,…
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Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

October 22, 2025
OTTAWA –– Canada’s unions are gathering this week at our Canadian Council to strategize at…
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Workers first: The CLC hosts a forum with NDP leadership candidates

October 16, 2025
OTTAWA — On Wednesday, October 22, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will host a worker-first…
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Progress on trade in Canada must reflect a commitment to Indigenous rights

September 30, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by calling on government…
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Postal workers under attack: labour leaders join Ottawa rally for public postal service

September 29, 2025
OTTAWA, ON – On Wednesday, October 1, CLC Executive Vice-Presidents Siobhán Vipond and Larry Rousseau…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress 

September 26, 2025
Ottawa – For years, postal workers have put forward smart, practical ideas to strengthen Canada…
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Economic justice depends on bold vision, investment in care 

September 23, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking 2025 gender equality week by rising with a bold vision for…
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As Parliament Returns, Canada’s Unions Say: No More Cuts, Invest in Workers

September 17, 2025
OTTAWA — With Parliament’s fall session underway and the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate…
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Canadian Labour Congress Responds to Bank of Canada Rates and Fall Session of Parliament

September 16, 2025
OTTAWA, ON — With Parliament’s fall session underway and the Bank of Canada set to…
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Canada has an opportunity and a responsibility to be a voice for peace

September 12, 2025
The Canadian Labour Congress urges Prime Minister Carney to reaffirm his July 30 statement to…
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Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Prime Minister’s trade and tariff announcement

September 5, 2025
Ottawa – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement: “Canada’s…
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Happy Labour Day: Workers’ Power Is the Answer to the New Gilded Age

September 1, 2025
By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress  Happy Labour Day. Today, we celebrate…
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Statement from Bea Bruske on Carney’s plan to remove U.S. counter-tariffs

August 22, 2025
Canada’s unions refuse to accept punishing tariffs on our critical export industries as the “new…
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CUPE flight attendants prove bargaining, not Carney’s Section 107, delivers deals

August 19, 2025
OTTAWA – Air Canada flight attendants, members of CUPE, have delivered a decisive blow to…
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CANADA’S LABOUR MOVEMENT STANDS UNITED AGAINST GOVERNMENT VIOLATION OF WORKERS’ RIGHTS

August 18, 2025
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, following an emergency meeting of…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Trump’s 35% Tariffs Demand a Bold Response

July 31, 2025
We are once again facing a direct economic assault on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald…
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Canada’s unions applaud recognition of Palestinian statehood and urge further action to end the crisis in Gaza

July 31, 2025
Open Letter from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, to Prime Minister Mark…
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Gaza: ITUC condemns Israeli interception of Handala solidarity boat and arrest of trade unionists

July 30, 2025
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) expresses deep concern and condemnation over the recent interception…
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Council of the Federation must focus on the impact of the trade war on workers

July 22, 2025
Bea Bruske, the President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement today: Today,…
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CLC President Bea Bruske in Washington for labour meetings amidst trade war 

July 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As U.S. President Donald Trump reignites global instability with a reckless 35%…
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Canada’s unions warn against austerity

July 9, 2025
Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress Prime Minister Carney’s instruction to…
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Postal workers deserve a fair deal, not government interference

July 3, 2025
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress Canada’s unions are deeply disappointed…
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Joint statement from French, British, and Canadian unions

June 17, 2025
In advance of the UN conference France is co-chairing, we unions representing millions of workers…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the G7 Summit

June 12, 2025
From Kitimat to Selkirk, Sault Ste. Marie to Alma, and now Hamilton—workers across Canada are…
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Canada’s unions urge the government to take action to help end the crisis in Gaza

June 11, 2025
In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske urges…
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Solidarity in our Pride: Unions Welcome 2025 Pride Season in Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Workers and Communities

June 4, 2025
From coast to coast, unions are joining in the festivities to celebrate the 2025 Pride…
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Canada’s Labour, Business, and Municipal Leaders Respond to Trump’s Tariff Hike

June 3, 2025
Ottawa, ON — On Wednesday, June 4, three of Canada’s foremost national leaders representing workers,…
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Gaza: ITUC calls for urgent action to end humanitarian catastrophe

June 2, 2025
In response to the escalating violence in Gaza and the humanitarian catastrophe there, the International…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Wildfires Affecting Communities Across Canada

May 31, 2025
As wildfires continue to devastate communities across Canada—particularly in Manitoba—our hearts go out to everyone…
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Statement from Bea Bruske in Reaction to Trump’s Plan to Double Tariffs

May 31, 2025
Donald Trump’s plan to double steel & aluminum tariffs is yet another direct  attack on Canadian workers and…
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National AccessAbility Week 2025: Federal government must provide a better benefit

May 29, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking National AccessAbility Week 2025 by calling on the newly elected federal government to…
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Throne Speech misses the mark for workers

May 27, 2025
Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Government’s Throne Speech…
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Workers mark IDAHOBIT 2025 united against anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate

May 17, 2025
Across Canada, unions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a…
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Labour 7 Statement to G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

May 14, 2025
Labour 7 urges G7 countries to put green and decent job creation at heart of…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet

May 13, 2025
OTTAWA – Today marks a new chapter for Canada, and workers are watching closely. With…
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Grieving families demand real enforcement of the Westray Law

May 9, 2025
Today, May 9th 2025, marks the 33rd anniversary of the Westray disaster, where 26 miners…
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Universal health care must include mental health

May 5, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking Mental Health Week by calling on the new federal government to…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

April 29, 2025
Today, we celebrate and thank Jagmeet Singh for his extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the federal election results

April 29, 2025
Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on last night’s election victory. Canadians with a diversity…
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Day of Mourning: Workers’ safety and wellbeing must be a top priority 

April 28, 2025
Every year on April 28, workers in Canada mark the National Day of Mourning, a…
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