Throne Speech misses the mark for workers

Throne Speech misses the mark for workers

Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Government’s Throne Speech OTTAWA –– Workers expected an ambitious plan to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and defend communities against Trump’s agenda, however, today’s throne speech provided none of this. Workers need the federal government to have a plan, backed by bold investment and action, to deliver good…

Labour 7 Statement to G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

Labour 7 urges G7 countries to put green and decent job creation at heart of economic policymaking Workers in the Crossfire: Inflation, Austerity, Precarious Jobs and Rising Insecurity Workers in G7 countries have faced a series of compounding shocks in recent years that have significantly strained household incomes and undermined job security. The 2022- 2023 surge in inflation led to…

Canadian Labour Congress joins workers in Windsor, Ontario

Workers must not be collateral damage in Trump’s destructive trade war Windsor, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) stands in solidarity with workers as they face the devastating consequences of new U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto industry. Following the announcement of the tariffs, Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant workers were informed that the plant would shut down for two…

Workers in Canada are pushing back against attacks on DEI policies

This International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions reaffirm their commitment to fighting inequity and defending crucial social and human rights advancements. The recent wave of targeted actions to stop Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies, programs and initiatives in the United States has profound implications not just for workers south of the border, but for those…

Canada’s unions call on Hudson’s Bay to prioritize workers in bankruptcy proceedings

Hudson’s Bay’s financial troubles shouldn’t come at the cost of workers’ livelihoods. Nearly 9,000 jobs are on the line, and Canada’s unions won’t stand by while workers are left in the dark. Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with HBC workers and urge the company to prioritize workers’ rights throughout the liquidation process. We demand that HBC honour its commitments—wages, benefits,…

Canada’s Unions welcome extended child care funding

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed today’s announcement that the $10 a day Child Care Plan funding will be extended to 2031 in eleven provinces and territories. “We are pleased to see that the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care funding agreements will continue until 2031 in almost every province and territory,” said Bea Bruske, CLC President.  “Sustainable federal…

Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on Trump’s tariff attack on Canada

Today, we face an unprecedented economic attack on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs are an assault on our jobs, our livelihoods, and our communities. This is nothing short of an attempt to weaken our country, break our will, and force us to bow to his agenda. But let me be clear: Canada does not back down.  …

CLC President Bea Bruske available after U.S. – Canada trade talks in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A delegation of American and Canadian labour leaders will meet with Canadian Premiers in Washington, D.C., today at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the damage the U.S. tariffs will have on workers and industries on both sides of the border. The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will be available to speak to the media before and after this…

Canadians reject Trump’s tariff threats: New CLC poll

OTTAWA, ON –A new poll commissioned by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) reveals Canadians are seriously concerned with the economic and political risks posed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Polling  of 1500 eligible voters, conducted between January 13 and 20, 2025 by GQR Canada, reveals that a majority of Canadians believe that Trump’s threats of a 25% tariff on Canadian…

Greg Snider – Winner of the 2024 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award

Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Labour Congress will recognize a union member for their disability rights activism. This award is named in honour of Carol McGregor, an outstanding disability rights activist, member of NUPGE and the CLC Disability Rights Working Group―and who was much loved by all those who worked with…