Earth Day 2026: Workers Power Solutions for Our Planet

Earth Day 2026: Workers Power Solutions for Our Planet

This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Our Power, Our Planet” – and workers have the frontline expertise to power solutions for a low-carbon future. “From green steel to clean electricity, workers are leading the charge to a more sustainable planet,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress and member of the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council. “Sustainable jobs…

Canada’s unions stand in support and solidarity with trans and gender-diverse people

On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, Canada’s unions affirm our dedication to defend, celebrate and honour trans and gender diverse people. Unions have long advocated for gender justice and equitable representation within our workplaces and the broader community. Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an opportunity to celebrate trans and gender diverse workers and their critical contributions to building a…

No More Waiting: Canada’s Unions Demand Action to Modernize the Employment Equity Act

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions are renewing our call for the federal government to take concrete action to address systemic racism and discrimination in the labour market by modernizing the Employment Equity Act (EEA). Alongside other laws that advance real equality in the workplace—including human rights, pay equity and accessibility legislation, as well…

Rising Up for women’s economic justice

This International Women’s Day, Canada’s unions are Rising Up to demand a worker-centred economic strategy that puts women’s economic justice at its core. It’s time for action on the real economic challenges impacting workers and their families from coast to coast to coast. “Gender equality is not a side issue; it is central to Canada’s economic security. A resilient care…

Labour movement to Parliament: it’s time to put workers at the centre of Canada’s trade strategy

OTTAWA — As global trade tensions rise and economic uncertainty deepens, Canada’s labour movement is demanding an end to trade policies that put corporate interests ahead of workers. Labour leaders from private and public sector will call for a worker-centred economic strategy that protects good jobs, rebuilds domestic industry, strengthens public services, upholds human rights, and defends Canada’s economic sovereignty.…

Workers Must Come First in CUSMA — No Trade Deal at the Expense of Jobs, Industry, or Public Services

OTTAWA – Today, Canada’s unions met Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, for a high-level Roundtable on the upcoming 2026 review of the Canada-United States Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) to deliver a clear and urgent message: workers must come first. Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske was joined by leaders from several of…

Canadian Labour Congress Joins International Labour Movement in Condemning U.S. Military Aggression and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) joins the international labour movement, including the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA), in condemning the recent U.S. military aggression and violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty. Canada’s unions firmly reject any attempt at regime change through force, coercion, or foreign interference. The future of Venezuela must be determined…

Migrant workers deserve equal rights and opportunities

Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by continuing to call for equal rights and opportunities for migrant workers. Migrant workers come to Canada in the hopes of securing a better future for themselves and their families. They contribute to our communities and economy, paying income taxes and rent, and purchasing goods and services, despite many being excluded from receiving…

CLC on CUSMA talks: Canada must use its leverage to protect workers

OTTAWA – Appearing before the parliamentary committee studying the renegotiation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske delivered a clear message: workers expect Canada to stand strong, protect its sovereignty, and use its considerable leverage at the negotiating table. “Workers across this country want their government to protect their jobs, their country, and their future,”…

Budget 2025 misses the mark: Workers demand real action

OTTAWA—Tomorrow, more than 300 workers from all over Canada will descend on Parliament hill in Ottawa for the Canadian Labour Congress’s national Lobby Day. Workers will be meeting with MPs to push for concrete action on affordability, health care, trade and tariffs, and rebuilding strong public services. CLC President Bea Bruske will outline how the federal government’s 2025 budget failed…