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Canadian workers are building the economy, but many working families cannot make ends meet. The labour movement works to change this, advocating for a range of policies. Unions bargain for better wages and benefits, helping workers and their families and creating a more just, prosperous and equitable society.

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Mapping Canada’s Employment Standards

In Canada, employment standards are regulated by individual provinces and territories. Know your rights by checking out our handy employment standards map and comprehensive report on labour standards across the country.
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Our Work

The largest labour protest in Canadian history

October 14, 2018
On October 14, 1976 over a million workers walked off the job across Canada as…
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Decent work a priority for Canada’s unions

October 4, 2018
October 7th is the World Day for Decent Work and this year’s global theme is…
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Striking workers shot and killed while marching with their families

September 29, 2018
On September 29, 1931, coal miners from nearby Bienfait gathered with their families, along with…
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