Media Releases
Emancipation Day: Canada’s unions demand stronger measures to address systemic racism
August 1, 2023
As we mark Emancipation Day on August 1, it’s important that all people in Canada recognize and reflect on this country’s history of slavery and the lasting legacy of inequity still facing Black workers. To address ongoing systemic racism and discrimination in the world of work, Canada’s unions are urging the federal government to strengthen the Employment Equity Act. Emancipation…
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GOVERNMENTS MUST SEARCH FOR INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S REMAINS
July 19, 2023
INDIGENOUS MMIWG2S PEOPLES ARE NOT WORTHLESS WINNIPEG—Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske, with the support of Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin Rebeck issued the following statement today: “Canada’s unions call on governments at all levels to commence a search for the remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and an unidentified woman who has been named Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe (Buffalo Woman)…
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CLC condemns harassment of Hong Kong trade union activists and leaders
July 14, 2023
The Canadian Labour Congress, representing 3 million Canadian workers, condemns the Hong Kong administration for placing a bounty on the heads of trade unionists, human rights defenders, and pro-democracy activists. Last May, at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress, Hong Kong labour leader and activist Christopher Mung (Mung Siu-Tat) spoke to Canadian workers about the complete deterioration…
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Premiers commit to meeting on health care crisis but the need for urgent action remains
July 12, 2023
WINNIPEG–Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske expressed disappointment that Canada’s premiers didn’t make more progress at their annual meeting on the urgent action needed to address Canada’s health care crisis. “People are still facing long waits for care and Emergency Room closures while health workers are still experiencing difficult working conditions and unsustainable hours. Five months after a new funding…
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Another rate hike is bad news for workers and families
July 12, 2023
WINNIPEG–Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske reacted with concern to the Bank of Canada’s decision to move ahead with yet another rate hike, despite slowing inflation. “Unemployment is on the rise, our economy shows more signs of weakening, and inflation is slowing. If you factor out rising mortgage and rental rates – which are the result of the rate hikes…
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Letters
National, provincial and territorial labour leaders voice strong opposition to back-to-work legislation in ILWU job action against the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCME)
July 11, 2023
In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, labour leaders from across the country reiterated their strong opposition to any attempt by the federal government to introduce back-to-work legislation against International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) workers currently on strike. “Back-to-work legislation would be a misstep that would only aggravate the situation. If the right to strike is weakened by…
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Media Releases
Workers to Premiers: Act Now to Fix Health Care, Create Sustainable Jobs and Make Life More Affordable
July 10, 2023
WINNIPEG—Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske has written to Canada’s premiers outlining workers’ priorities for this week’s Council of the Federation meetings. “Workers and families are looking to Canada’s premiers for action to fix the health care crisis, help families struggling with still-rising prices, and collaborate with workers on creating sustainable, union jobs in a low-carbon economy,” said Bruske. “We…
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Media Releases
Statement by Bea Bruske on the Port of Vancouver Strike
July 6, 2023
Bruske: The most durable deal is the one negotiated at the bargaining table OTTAWA – Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and urge the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCME) to return to the table and bargain outstanding issues in good faith. The fact is the best labour agreements are always the ones negotiated…
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Media Advisories
Workers Looking for Premiers to Act on Health Care, Affordability and Sustainable Jobs
July 6, 2023
WINNIPEG—Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to talk about what workers are looking for when Canada’s premiers gather for the Council of the Federation in Winnipeg on July 11 – 12, 2023. “Workers and their families are looking to Canada’s premiers for concrete solutions to fix health care, action on the affordability crisis and a…
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Media Releases
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples requires ongoing commitment and action
June 21, 2023
Canada’s unions are marking National Indigenous People’s Day by reaffirming our steadfast commitment to advancing reconciliation and justice for Indigenous peoples, within our communities and workplaces across the country. This includes continuing to demand urgent action from the federal government on reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. “The impacts of Canada’s violent colonial history continue to be experienced…
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Op-eds
Bruske: How Canada can create sustainable jobs as we shift to a low-carbon future
June 19, 2023
By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in the Ottawa Citizen Bill C-50, just tabled, provides a roadmap toward making Canada’s economy competitive for years to come. “On a global scale, clean energy investment has surpassed spending on oil and gas for the first time.” From raging wildfires to extreme storms, each day brings stark reminders…
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Media Releases
Canada’s unions alarmed and concerned by the layoff of 1,300 Bell workers
June 15, 2023
Bruske: The timing of these layoffs couldn’t be worse. Now more than ever, we need impartial and factual local news OTTAWA –– “Canada’s unions are deeply troubled by the Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE Inc.) decision to eliminate 1,300 positions during a period of heightened economic uncertainty across Canada. These job losses will cause further pain for hundreds of families. “What…
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Canada’s unions: Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act an unprecedented opportunity for collaboration
June 14, 2023
Bruske: Workers, unions, industry, and governments must work together on climate change OTTAWA – Canada’s unions applaud the emphasis on workers and the inclusion of key labour priorities in the federal government’s Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act announced today. The Act, which emerged as a result of the New Democrat and Liberals’ Supply and Confidence Agreement, presents an unprecedented opportunity to…
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Bea Bruske: Bank of Canada’s rate hike a further blow to working people
June 7, 2023
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement in response to the Bank of Canada’s decision to raise interest rates today: “Working people have been dealt economic blow after economic blow over the past few years. Last month, we heard from thousands of workers about how they are feeling squeezed on all fronts. Working-class families are…
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Community Events
2023 Pride Festivities Across Canada
May 30, 2023
Over the next few months, Canada’s unions will join others in communities across Canada to celebrate Pride and support 2SLGBTQI+ equality and justice. Show your support at an event near you. Check out EGALE Canada’s new interactive map to find your closest Pride march.
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Media Releases
Fighting for Workers’ Rights: Canada’s Unions Lift Everyone Up
May 12, 2023
Bruske: This is a pivotal moment in our labour movement. We need to organize to give every worker the power that comes with signing a union card. MONTREAL – Thousands of workers from across Canada gathered to adopt an ambitious plan to improve the lives of working people. The 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress called for changes…
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Canada’s Unions: Lifting Everyone Up
May 5, 2023
Thousands of union activists to gather in Montréal to tackle pressing issues facing workers MONTRÉAL–– Thousands of delegates representing local, regional and national unions and labour bodies from across the country will gather at Montréal’s Palais des congrès from May 8 to 12 for the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)’s 30th Constitutional Convention. The Convention is the highest decision-making body for…
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May Day: Strong Unions Build Worker Power
May 1, 2023
Canada’s unions mark May Day by celebrating worker power and the contributions that workers and their unions make to society. “Today is a day to celebrate our wins and fortify ourselves for the next fight. Workers can achieve incredible things when they come together. Being a union member means having a safe workplace, better pay, more benefits, and good work-life…
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Day of Mourning 2023: Workers’ empowerment key to workplace health and safety
April 28, 2023
As unions across Canada mark the National Day of Mourning, the Canadian Labour Congress wants to ensure workers are empowered to know their health and safety rights in the workplace, defend existing gains and use the tools at their disposal. April 28 is the National Day of Mourning, a day to commemorate those who have died or been injured as…
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Community Events
CLC Ontario Women’s School 2023
April 20, 2023
Ontario’s unions help lift everyone up, whether it’s improving workplaces, fighting for political gains, or advocating for social justice – unions and our members make all the difference. This year we are thrilled to be bringing back the highly sought after Canadian Labour Congress Ontario Summer School and Women’s School! Labour Education builds solidarity and knowledge, and it creates meaningful…
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CLC Ontario Summer School 2023
April 20, 2023
Ontario’s unions help lift everyone up, whether it’s improving workplaces, fighting for political gains, or advocating for social justice – unions and our members make all the difference. This year we are thrilled to be bringing back the highly sought after Canadian Labour Congress Ontario Summer School and Women’s School! Labour Education builds solidarity and knowledge, and it creates meaningful…
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Community Events
Day of Mourning Ceremonies 2023
April 19, 2023
April 28th is the labour movement’s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to preventing future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. This year, we will gather in…
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Media Releases
Canada’s unions reinforce strong opposition to any attempt to force federal public service workers back to work
April 19, 2023
Bruske: Back-to-work legislation would be a misstep that would only aggravate the situation
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Statement by Bea Bruske: Senators vote to put workers and pensioners before big banks and wealthy CEOs
April 19, 2023
Bruske: Passage of pension protection Bill C-228 is a win for workers and plan members Canada’s unions are celebrating the Senate’s decision to pass Bill C-228 (Pension Protection Act), legislation that will ensure defined-benefit pensions receive super-priority status in bankruptcy and insolvency cases. “Pension protection has been a priority for Canada’s unions for decades. Multiple private members’ bills seeking to…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with federal public service workers’ right to strike
April 18, 2023
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement in solidarity with PSAC members going on strike tomorrow: OTTAWA – Canada’s unions fully support federal public service workers’ right to strike. By refusing to provide the working conditions that federal public service workers deserve, the federal government is lowering the bar to rock bottom for every worker…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with federal public service workers
April 15, 2023
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement in solidarity with PSAC members: OTTAWA—Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with federal public service workers in their fight for a fair collective agreement. Their message to Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency, is clear – they won’t be taken for granted, they won’t fall further behind and they…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: To uphold refugee rights, Canada must suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement
April 4, 2023
OTTAWA––Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement today: “On Refugee Rights Day, we recognize and celebrate the 1985 Supreme Court of Canada ruling that refugee claimants are entitled to fundamental justice. Today, Canada’s unions urge the federal government to uphold the principles of fundamental justice and fulfill its moral duty and international obligation to protect…
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Media Releases
Budget 2023: Progress for workers but only scratches the surface of pressing crises
March 28, 2023
Bruske: Workers will benefit from good, sustainable jobs but budget falls short on affordability and care OTTAWA – While today’s federal budget includes measures to create good, sustainable jobs and ease financial pressures for some, more action is needed to extend a helping hand to hard-pressed families. “Canada’s unions applaud the government’s investment in sustainable jobs and training, which will…
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Media Advisories
CLC President Bea Bruske available to react to budget
March 27, 2023
OTTAWA – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), will be available to comment on Budget 2023, and to discuss its impact on workers and their families. Canada’s unions are calling for a workers’ budget, that prioritizes real and strategic investments in publicly funded, publicly delivered services like health care, and measures to permanently strengthen our EI system. …
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A Workers’ Budget: Labour demands for Budget 2023
March 21, 2023
Bruske: Workers and their families are falling behind, and our inadequate social safety net is failing them. Workers expect the government to throw them a lifeline. OTTAWA – Canada’s unions are calling on the federal government to invest in workers in its budget to be released on March 28. “High inflation is eating away at workers’ hard-earned pay cheques, the…
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Canada’s unions: Urgent action required to rein in corporate greed
March 9, 2023
Bruske: Wealthy grocery CEOs must be held to account for Canadians’ skyrocketing grocery bills OTTAWA –– Yesterday, Loblaw CEO Galen Weston Jr., Empire CEO Michael Medline and Metro CEO Eric La Flèche testified before the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food about sky-high food prices. Canada’s unions are now urging the federal government to crack down on corporate greed and…
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Op-eds
To union feminists, this International Women’s Day, I salute you
March 8, 2023
My friends, You have led the charge, for decades, to improve women’s rights and gender equality at work. Years of tireless advocacy, over generations, has tipped the scales through every lobby, campaign, conversation and rally to get that much closer to achieving the feminist and equitable world those who stood before us dreamed of. Now, don’t get me wrong, because…
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Community Events
February 14th Women’s Memorial March Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Peoples (MMIWG2S+)
February 9, 2023
On February 14, communities across Canada will hold Women’s Memorial Marches to remember and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. By participating in a march in your area, you can show your support and solidarity. Find a local memorial march using the links below: (Montreal) February 14th MMIWGT2S / FFT2EADA Vigil Montreal https://www.facebook.com/events/498934052265336?ref=newsfeed (Toronto) 18th Annual…
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Media Releases
Federal-provincial health care deal: Canada’s unions cautiously optimistic
February 7, 2023
Bruske: Health care deal is a step in the right direction — Now governments must deliver OTTAWA — Canada’s unions welcome the federal government’s pledge to increase health funding to provinces and territories. New money being added will help address some of the challenges but with no strings attached, this deal will only scratch the surface of the problems our…
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Workers mobilize to Parliament Hill urging action on polycrisis
February 7, 2023
Bruske : Hundreds of workers will meet with MPs to call for urgent action on the biggest challenges facing Canadian workers and their families OTTAWA–– Hundreds of workers and labour leaders from across Canada are mobilizing to Parliament Hill today to sound the alarm about the mounting issues facing workers. “Workers are being hit over and over again. Rising costs…
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Statement by Bea Bruske: We need to strengthen and expand our public health care system
February 2, 2023
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement after meeting with Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos to discuss the upcoming meeting with Canada’s premiers. OTTAWA – Canada’s unions are grateful to have had the opportunity to attend a productive and constructive meeting with Minister Duclos. We had the chance to reiterate that any new funding added to…
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Canada’s unions welcome improved long-term care standard —but demand an end to for-profit care
January 31, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada’s unions welcome improvements to the National Long-Term Care Services Standard but they must be even stronger. The standard released today focus on resident-centered care, a model of senior care that is accommodating and respectful of the resident’s personal wishes and that works directly with the health workers providing the care. “We are happy to see the government…
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Canada’s unions are celebrating Canada’s ratification of International Labour Organization Convention 190
January 30, 2023
Bruske: Workers deserve a safe workplace. This historic convention will establish the right to a world of work free from violence and harassment OTTAWA––C-190 is the first global treaty that acknowledges the universal right to a world of work free from violence and harassment, and establishes a clear framework for ending it. Once ratified, governments are accountable for preventing and…
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Bank of Canada’s eighth consecutive rate hike means workers will take another hit
January 25, 2023
Bruske: With inflation moderating, Bank of Canada has no excuse to further burden Canadians OTTAWA––Canada’s unions are disappointed by the central bank’s decision to continue with its monetary tightening. The most recent consumer price index numbers in Canada and abroad showed that inflation is moderating – yet the Bank is stubbornly raising interest rates for the eighth time. “We…
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Politicians must collaborate to find solutions for Canada’s struggling workers
January 24, 2023
Bruske: The choices facing decision-makers in the coming months will shape Canada for years to come and Canada’s unions will be there to demand a better Canada for all workers. OTTAWA- As the cabinet retreat adjourns and all parties prepare for the return of Parliament next Monday, Canada’s unions are urging cooperation and collaboration focused on helping struggling families. December’s…
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Op-eds
Beware of Premiers bearing promises of a quick health care fix
January 16, 2023
By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, and Patty Coates, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour, as published in National Newswatch. Winston Churchill famously said, ‘Never let a good crisis go to waste,’ and clearly Premiers Doug Ford in Ontario and Danielle Smith in Alberta, took note. Both are seizing this crisis in our health care system…
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Community Events
2023 Winter Pride Festivities Across Canada
December 21, 2022
Over the next few months, Canada’s unions will join others in communities across Canada to celebrate Pride and support LGBTQ2SI equality and justice. Show your support at an event near you. This is an evolving list. Please check event websites for full details. Note: event information is not always available in both official languages. Do you have an event to add…
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Media Releases
As we head into the holidays, Canadians are struggling after being hammered by aggressive interest rate hikes
December 21, 2022
Bruske: In 2023, Parliament needs to focus on the true causes of inflation and address the affordability crisis Canadians will continue to face Today’s numbers are further evidence that inflation is already slowly moderating in Canada. Yet again, Canada’s unions are calling on the Bank to pause its tightening cycle and avoid further hiking rates. “The Bank’s rapid and aggressive…
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Canada’s unions are lifting everyone up
December 15, 2022
Bruske: As Parliament adjourns, we celebrate progress made and gear up to fight even harder for workers in 2023 OTTAWA — The current parliamentary session has drawn to a close, and Canada’s unions are taking the opportunity to celebrate the progress made this year for workers. In 2022, many workers and their families buckled under sky-high inflation, eye-popping grocery bills…
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Media Releases
The Bank’s forgotten mandate: Support maximum sustainable employment
December 13, 2022
BRUSKE: More balanced economic policies needed to avoid devastating job losses OTTAWA –– A year after the Bank of Canada received a new mandate, Canada’s unions are asking what happened to the new directions that added employment considerations when the Bank is setting Canada’s monetary policy. “A year ago, amidst great fanfare, the Bank received direction that Canada’s monetary policy…
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Premiers and PM must get health deal done
December 9, 2022
BRUSKE: Political bickering must be replaced with all-hands-on-deck urgency to save kids’ lives OTTAWA––Canada faces a rising number of children getting seriously ill and even dying from the ‘tripledemic’ of COVID, flu and RSV. Canada’s unions are calling on politicians at all levels to stop the blame and bickering and come together behind providing health care workers with the resources…
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Media Releases
New child care legislation includes important commitment to non-profit child care and a qualified and well-supported workforce
December 8, 2022
Bruske: We welcome new child care legislation and will fight to strengthen it as it moves through committee OTTAWA –– Canada’s unions welcome today’s early learning and child care legislation, Bill C‑35, another success born of the cooperation between the NDP and the Liberal government. “Ensuring affordable, high quality, accessible and flexible services means we will have a Canada-wide system…
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Missed opportunity to push pause on rate hikes and put people first
December 7, 2022
BRUSKE: We should do everything we can to avoid job losses and a painful recession OTTAWA––Canada’s unions reacted with disappointment to the Bank of Canada’s decision today to rush ahead with the seventh interest rate hike this year. “Economists have urged the Bank of Canada to let the impact of previous rate hikes take hold before taking further action that…
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Op-eds
Bea Bruske: Bank of Canada should pause rate hikes now to avert a manufactured recession
December 6, 2022
By Bea Bruske, as published in the Financial Post. Bank risks substantially weakening our economy, potentially throwing hundreds of thousands of Canadians out of work Facing a one-two punch of sky-high prices on daily essentials combined with rising credit card, mortgage and other bills, the last thing Canadians need right now is a recession, which could mean massive job losses…
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Op-eds
It’s time to end gender-based violence at work
December 2, 2022
A call centre worker receives a torrent of verbal abuse while helping a customer. A nurse returns from work with bruises and torn scrubs after being attacked by an agitated patient. A barista is stalked by a regular customer. These stories are a daily reality for many workers across Canada–and unfortunately, current worker protections fall short. For the past three…
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Media Releases
Canada’s unions applaud the introduction of federal paid sick leave
December 1, 2022
Bruske: Thousands of workers in federally-regulated workplaces will benefit; now we need paid sick leave for all workers. OTTAWA — Canada’s unions are pleased to see new legislation making ten days of paid sick leave available for all workers in federally-regulated private-sector workplaces come into effect today. Access to paid sick leave is a critical tool to keep our communities…
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Media Releases
Unions welcome new protections for workers’ pensions
November 23, 2022
Bruske: Senate must now act quickly to pass Bill C-228 and safeguard the hard-earned pensions of millions of workers and pensioners. OTTAWA — Canada’s unions are happy to see Bill C-228 passed in the House of Commons today. This bill aimed to ensure that in the event of an employer becoming insolvent, the employer will have to prioritize paying pensions…
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Media Releases
Bank of Canada’s continuous rate hike is not slowing down inflation
November 17, 2022
Bruske: It’s time to address the true causes of current inflation, protect Canadians against its effects, and safeguard jobs and incomes. OTTAWA –– Canada’s inflation rate held at 6.9 per cent in October, despite the Bank of Canada’s aggressive interest rate increases, while workers across Canada continue to see their cost of living rise. “To have the Bank of Canada…
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Media Advisories
Statement from Larry Rousseau: Meaningful investments and a seat at the table for workers essential for decarbonization
November 5, 2022
Larry Rousseau, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released this statement ahead of COP27: “Canada’s unions are gearing up to be a strong voice for working people and their families at the global climate summit, COP27, from November 6th – November 19th, 2022. “Governments are making efforts to decarbonize their economies as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on communities…
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Media Releases
Statement by Bea Bruske: Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause is a full-on violation of workers’ rights
November 3, 2022
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement in solidarity with Ontario’s education professionals’ right to strike. TORONTO – Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with the 55,000 CUPE Ontario School Boards Council of Unions (OSBCU) education workers – early childhood educators, custodians, maintenance and library workers, secretaries, educational assistants, IT professionals – asking for a fair…
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Media Releases
Fall economic statement: Canada’s unions welcome new investments
November 3, 2022
Bruske: We are happy to finally see this government move toward a more sustainable future. OTTAWA –– Canada’s unions applaud the announced investment in workers, sustainable jobs and training that will help equip workers with the skills they need to meet the challenges of Canada’s economic future. “Canada’s unions have long advocated for federal guidance and investment in the training…
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Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske available to speak on fall economic update
November 2, 2022
OTTAWA––Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, is available to talk about what the Canada’s unions expect to hear from Minister Freeland in Thursday’s fall economic update. Recently, the CLC and Centre for Future Work released a report, ‘A Cure Worse than the Disease? Toward a More Balanced Understanding of Inflation and What to Do About It,’ which highlights…
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Statement by Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with CUPE Ontario education workers in the face of Ford’s legislative attacks
November 1, 2022
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement in support of Ontario’s education professionals’ rights to fair bargaining. “The Ford government’s decision to introduce legislation to force the lowest-paid education workers back to work and refusal to negotiate is more proof that he is not on the side of workers. The Ford government has a long…
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Bank of Canada determined to push the economy into a recession, no matter the impact on Canadians
October 25, 2022
Bruske: Workers cannot keep paying the price the Bank of Canada is imposing. A recession would mean thousands of Canadians thrown out of work and downward pressure on wages. OTTAWA –– Today’s decision by the Bank of Canada to further raise interest rates will have devastating effects on the working people who drive our economy. “With corporate profits at an all-time…
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New report urges rate hike pause to save workers’ jobs
October 19, 2022
An economic report from the Canadian Labour Congress and the Centre for Future Work proposes alternatives to a monetary policy-induced recession OTTAWA – A new economic report outlining the risks of the Bank of Canada’s single-minded pursuit of Canada’s inflation target through higher interest rates was released today by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the Centre for Future Work.…
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Community Events
Sisters in Spirit Vigil Events
October 3, 2022
October 4 is Sisters in Spirit Day, an annual day to honour and remember the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people, and to support grieving families and community members. Find a virtual or in-person vigil in your area to show your support and solidarity: St. John’s Friendship Centre, NL https://firstlightnl.ca/event/sisters-in-spirit-vigil/ Sisters in Spirit Vigil and…
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Media Releases
Grocery greedflation leaves families paying more for food
September 28, 2022
Bruske: Corporate concentration drives up food prices as a few companies occupy an outsized market share OTTAWA––As Canadian families struggle to afford their grocery bill and as profits for grocery chains grow, Canada’s unions are calling on governments to take action on greedflation and the role it has played fuelling the ongoing inflation crisis. “Rising prices on family essentials is…
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Statement by Bea Bruske: We must work to avoid a recession that would put many working families at risk
September 23, 2022
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement after meeting between the Bank of Canada Governor and a delegation of representatives of the labour movement: “Canada’s unions were pleased to have the opportunity to meet with the Governor and Deputy Governors from the Bank of Canada and brief them on the realities facing workers and their…
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Parliament must act urgently to make sure workers aren’t left behind
September 21, 2022
Bruske: MPs must extend temporary help to unemployed workers and act swiftly to permanently fix Canada’s broken EI system. OTTAWA – Canada’s unions are urging members of Parliament to stand up for workers and their families by acting urgently to extend temporary Employment Insurance rules until a permanent fix can be implemented. “Unless MPs and the government take action this…
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Politicians must put aside the rhetoric and fix the affordability crisis
September 20, 2022
Bruske: MPs must work together to help families in need and clamp down on corporate greed OTTAWA – As Parliament reconvenes this week, Canada’s unions are urging Members of Parliament to put aside glib rhetoric and work together to provide relief for those who need it most amid the ongoing affordability crisis. Today’s inflation numbers showed that while CPI has…
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Media Advisories
Equal pay for work of equal value: it’s long past the time for employers and governments to get it right on pay equity
September 18, 2022
Canada’s unions are calling on governments around the world, at all levels, to take urgent action on pay equity. This includes addressing pay disparities in jobs dominated by women, like the care sector, and lessening the burden of unpaid care that is disproportionately shouldered by women around the world. “The global care economy is in crisis. Here in Canada, underfunding,…
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Canada’s unions welcome inflation relief
September 13, 2022
Bruske: Liberal and New Democrat cooperation will help families weather this affordability crisis OTTAWA –– Canada’s unions welcomed new relief announced today to help families struggling with rising prices and congratulated the government for bringing forward measures to make life more affordable for everyday Canadians. “Moving forward on rental and dental relief is essential and will help to ease the…
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Rising interest rates mean families suffer another hit in the pocketbook
September 7, 2022
Bruske: With Parliament set to return, decision makers must put Main Street, not Bay Street, first OTTAWA –– Today’s latest rate hike on top of the ongoing inflation crisis means more struggling families are facing an ever‑tightening financial squeeze. Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, said with the House of Commons returning in less than two weeks, it…
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A path to the middle class for millions of workers
September 6, 2022
By Bea Bruske, as published in The Province If you appreciate having weekends, a forty-hour work week, pensions, compensation for workplace injuries, maternity leave or even collective bargaining at all, thank a union organizer. The reality is, without the contributions of the labour movement, Canadian workers wouldn’t have these or so many other protections. But these gains were not accomplished…
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