Publications

Patients over profits: Defending our public health care

Nanaimo, BC—Canada’s public health care system is in crisis. Working families are facing impossible choices—whether it’s enduring months-long waits for surgery, searching for a family doctor, paying out of pocket for medication, or navigating costly long-term care for loved ones. Years of underfunding, privatization, and tax breaks for the wealthiest have left our universal public health care system under-resourced and…

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…

CLC and FTQ Presidents to Address Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Workers

OTTAWA, ON — As Canada’s unions gather in Ottawa for an important meeting to discuss next steps in the face of growing challenges for workers, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske and Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) President Magali Picard will hold a press conference to respond to the U.S. government’s announcement of new tariffs and…

Labour leaders launch “Building a Better Future for Working People” platform

St. John’s, NL—Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), alongside Jessica McCormick, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, will hold a press conference to launch the Workers Together Election Platform. This platform, for workers and by workers, outlines the urgent need for immediate action to protect Canadian workers and their families. Bruske and McCormick will…

Government action needed as U.S. tariffs cause Canadian job losses

USW and CLC Hold Press Conference in Hawkesbury to Address Layoffs at Ivaco

Canada’s unions holding third emergency meeting in response to U.S. tariffs

OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Council, led by the Canadian Labour Congress is holding its third emergency meeting tonight to address the incoming U.S. tariffs set to take effect on March 4, and to discuss a plan to protect workers and communities from the economic fallout.  Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will be available for media interviews following…

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…

CLC PRESIDENT BEA BRUSKE AVAILABLE TO SPEAK FOLLOWING TRUDEAU-TRUMP MEETING ON TRADE WAR

Labour leaders demand strong action to protect Canadian workers

Canadian Labour Congress, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and United Steelworkers to address threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian jobs

Sault Ste. Marie –– CLC President Bea Bruske, alongside federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and representatives from the United Steelworkers union (USW) will hold a press conference to address the urgent economic and social crisis posed by the U.S.’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products on February 1st. Tariffs of this magnitude would devastate thousands of jobs…

BEA BRUSKE: IT’S TIME TO PUT WORKERS FIRST IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY

Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress OTTAWA — There’s been too much emphasis on the jobs of a few politicians and not enough focus on the jobs of thousands of workers who will be impacted by Trump’s tariff threats. It is now clear that Canadians will be heading to the polls sooner than expected. In the…