Canada’s unions: Solidarity against government overreach. We must stop these politicians who continuously trample our rights

Canada’s unions: Solidarity against government overreach. We must stop these politicians who continuously trample our rights

Bruske: Canada’s unions strongly oppose Scott Moe’s use of the notwithstanding clause.  Canada’s unions are deeply concerned by Saskatchewan Premier’s decision to pass legislation that will violate queer and trans children’s rights to privacy and safety in schools. In this climate of rising hate, our schools should be inclusive and a safe place for kids to learn, grow, and thrive—not…

Canada’s Unions Launch “A Future That Works” Campaign: Good Jobs for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Bruske: Workers have the solutions to create good jobs and tackle climate change. OTTAWA—Canada’s unions are joining forces to launch “A Future That Works,” a worker powered‑ plan to secure the jobs we need to tackle climate change head on and lead the way to a sustainable tomorrow. “Workers have the solutions and new ideas to tackle climate change. They…

Hate is a Losing Proposition

Bruske: Manitobans choose the NDP’s positive change over Conservative intolerance WINNIPEG—Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske released the following statement in reaction to the Manitoba election results. “Congratulations to premier-elect Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP for their stunning historic victory last night. Wab and the NDP offered the positive change Manitobans were looking for—better health care, lower costs, and…

Federal government must do more to fulfill its promises on reconciliation

Canada’s unions are marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, by calling for greater accountability and action from the government to fulfill its promises on reconciliation. “Today we must all take time to remember and honour all the Indigenous children taken from their homes, families, and communities to be sent to residential…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gambling with workers’ futures

Canada’s unions are voicing strong concerns about Conservative Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith’s playing politics with the idea of withdrawing Alberta from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), in favour of creating a provincial pension program. “Pensions and workers’ livelihoods are too important to toy with. We cannot allow workers’ financial security to be used as a bargaining chip by elected officials.…

Bank of Canada and Governments Must Put Well-Being of Workers and Families First

OTTAWA–Canada’s unions welcome today’s Bank of Canada decision not to raise rates further but warned that with so many struggling to get by the Bank must signal an end to rate hikes while governments must act to help families being left behind. “We learned last week that our economy is contracting. Statistics Canada reported that our economy went into the…

Canada’s Unions Celebrate Labour Day by Lifting Everyone Up

OTTAWA – Members of the labour movement gather today in communities across Canada to mark Labour Day. Unions, labour councils, and millions of workers celebrate the hard-fought victories won by labour, rally in support of worker rights, and call for urgent action to improve the lives of working people in Canada. “Today, we celebrate working people and the contribution they…

Brace yourself for the great ‘Stefansmear’ campaign of 2023

Stefanson hopes to scare you into voting for broken Conservative promises By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in National Newswatch Over the next four weeks, Conservatives will spare no expense to try to scare the wits out of you. Their campaign strategy is, in a nutshell, hoping they can panic you into voting for them…

Statement from Bea Bruske on Alberta’s decision to halt new sustainable energy projects

Bruske: Move to suspend approvals on new wind and solar projects is a setback we can’t afford. “The Alberta government’s decision to slam the brakes on new sustainable energy projects is deeply frustrating. By halting wind and solar project approvals, Alberta is backsliding. Meanwhile in provinces across the country, governments of all stripes, including Conservative, are investing in sustainable energy…

Emancipation Day: Canada’s unions demand stronger measures to address systemic racism

As we mark Emancipation Day on August 1, it’s important that all people in Canada recognize and reflect on this country’s history of slavery and the lasting legacy of inequity still facing Black workers. To address ongoing systemic racism and discrimination in the world of work, Canada’s unions are urging the federal government to strengthen the Employment Equity Act. Emancipation…