Publications

Canada’s Unions Take Aim at Corporate Greed and the Cost-of-Living Crisis at the 31st Constitutional Convention

WINNIPEG, MB — Canadians are working harder than ever, but too many still can’t afford the basics. Rising grocery bills, rent, gas, and prescription costs are putting enormous pressure on workers and their families while corporate profits continue to climb. Today the 2,000+ delegates to the CLC Convention said “enough is enough” with the adoption of an ambitious action plan to…

Canada’s unions rally behind ambitious blueprint for jobs,  nation building and economic resilience

WINNIPEG, MB — As economic uncertainty, Trump’s trade war and climate pressures reshape the globe, over 2,000 delegates from every sector of Canada’s economy have adopted a bold action plan to build and transform Canada’s economic foundation around good union jobs, domestic manufacturing, and nation-building investments.   “Canada cannot build a resilient economy by outsourcing jobs, relying on fragile supply chains, or leaving workers…

Canada’s unions adopt action plan to fight extremism and rebuild democracy

WINNIPEG, MB — As rising inequality, affordability pressures, and political alienation fuel the growth of extremism in Canada and around the world, more than 2,000 delegates to the 2026 Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress have adopted a sweeping action plan to rebuild democratic participation, strengthen working-class political power and confront authoritarian politics.  The action plan recognizes that growing insecurity, declining…

Bruske: Mandatory Training and Stronger Enforcement Needed to Uphold the Westray Law

Thirty-four years ago today, 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, lost their lives in a horrific underground explosion at the Westray Mine. The Westray Disaster – like all workplace fatalities – was preventable. More than three decades later, much remains the same. Far too many negligent employers are not held accountable for when workers are killed or seriously injured…

Statement of Solidarity by Unifor and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) for May Day 2026

OTTAWA –– On May Day, workers celebrate the historic achievements of the labour movement which, for generations, has shaped a fairer, more just Canada. As we mark May Day across the country, we also acknowledge that Canadian workers face considerable challenges. Our country’s industrial backbone is under threat, and the weight of dire economic times inevitably lands on working people…

Spring Economic Update response: Workers need real results now

OTTAWA—Today’s Spring Economic Update announced a number of positive steps to address workers’ growing economic anxieties, with major new investments in skilled trades, training, and apprenticeships. Canada’s unions are ready to work with the government to build on these positive steps with a comprehensive plan to meet the urgent challenges Canada’s workers are facing. “Workers need bold action that lowers…

Canada’s unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians

OTTAWA – The recent events relating to global energy disruptions – from conflict involving Iran to pressures on fuel supply and strategic reserves – make one thing clear: workers in Canada are once again being asked to absorb the shock of events far beyond their control. There is no domestic supply shock in Canada. The cost of refining gasoline here…

Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Responds to Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan

OTTAWA, ON––The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council acknowledges that many of the government’s priorities and those identified by key partners, are reflected in Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan tabled on February 23, 2026. The Council remains committed to consulting with Canadians and providing advice on the creation and protection of sustainable jobs, work we believe is needed now…

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…