Publications

No deal is better than a bad deal: CLC sets expectations for CUSMA review

MINNESOTA — Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske delivered a message of solidarity and a call for a worker-centred approach to trade during a keynote address today at the AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in Minnesota. The AFL-CIO represents more than 15 million workers across the United States and is the largest federation of unions in the country. “A trade agreement…

Statement from CLC President, Bea Bruske, on the Federal Government’s AI strategy

OTTAWA –– Artificial intelligence is transforming work for millions of Canadians. Canada’s unions are united in calling for stronger AI laws, independent oversight, protections against surveillance and discrimination, and a greater role for unions in shaping how AI is used. As these technologies become more deeply embedded in our workplaces and communities, it is critical that they are developed and…

Pride in our solidarity: Canada’s unions celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ workers this 2026 Pride season

Across the country, Canada’s unions are gearing up to showcase our unwavering solidarity and support for 2SLGBTQI+ workers and communities this 2026 Pride season. “Solidarity as a labour movement looks like participating in Pride events from coast to coast to coast, as well as continuing to celebrate and stand with 2SLGBTQI+ communities in defence of their human rights at work…

National AccessAbility Week: Canada’s unions committed to barrier-free workplaces

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) proudly supported the historic adoption of the Accessible Canada Act in 2019. This groundbreaking legislation is committed to realizing a barrier-free Canada by 2040. Canada’s unions are ready to tackle the task alongside governments and employers to make this goal a reality. “Delegates at the CLC’s most recent convention reaffirmed our commitment to fight for…

CLC warns Labour Code review cannot weaken bargaining rights under guise of reform

OTTAWA –– The Canadian Labour Congress is warning the federal government against using the Canada Labour Code review to weaken collective bargaining and the right to strike under the guise of labour relations reform. In a submission released today, the CLC says the government is pairing long-overdue worker protections with proposals that would further restrict bargaining and normalize government intervention…

Canada’s unions helped secure a historic ICJ ruling affirming the right to strike, warn against weakening Canada Labour Code

OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress helped secure a historic victory for workers at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday, as the world’s highest court affirmed that the right to strike is protected under international law. “This is a victory for workers everywhere,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “The world’s highest court has made…

Canada’s unions ready to fight to protect public health care in Alberta

WINNIPEG, MB — More than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress passed an emergency resolution to send a clear message to Premier Danielle Smith: No two-tier, American-style health care in Canada. “Public health care is a fundamental Canadian value, not a business opportunity,” said Bea Bruske. “Workers across this country are ready to fight to protect our health care…

Canada’s unions ready to fight to protect public health care in Alberta

WINNIPEG, MB — More than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress passed an emergency resolution to send a clear message to Premier Danielle Smith: No two-tier, American-style health care in Canada. “Public health care is a fundamental Canadian value, not a business opportunity,” said Bea Bruske. “Workers across this country are ready to fight to protect our health care…

Canada’s unions stay committed to defend 2SLGBTQIA+ rights this IDAHOBIT 2026

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia, Canada’s unions reiterate their commitment and longstanding solidarity in defence of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, both in Canada and abroad. “Attacks on 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and all human rights, have no place in just and democratic societies like ours,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “When Canada’s unions fight for…

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

WINNIPEG, MB — Today, thousands of workers marched in the streets of Winnipeg to demand action to protect Canadian jobs, defend public services, and strengthen workers’ rights at a time of growing economic uncertainty, Donald Trump’s trade war, and rapid technological change reshaping workplaces across the country. As workers face rising inequality, precarious work, and growing pressure from automation and artificial…