Publications

Statement from Bea Bruske in Reaction to Trump’s Plan to Double Tariffs

Donald Trump’s plan to double steel & aluminum tariffs is yet another direct  attack on Canadian workers and a reckless move that will send shockwaves across the Canadian economy.   This decision will shut us out of the  U.S. market completely, devastating Canada’s steel & aluminum industry and threatening thousands of good-paying, unionized Canadian jobs.  In light of this escalating threat, Canada’s unions call for immediate government…

National AccessAbility Week 2025: Federal government must provide a better benefit

Canada’s unions are marking National AccessAbility Week 2025 by calling on the newly elected federal government to shape a better Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) that lifts people with disabilities in Canada out of poverty. “The Canada Disability Benefit was a landmark initiative and legacy program left over by Canada’s last Liberal government,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “However,…

Throne Speech misses the mark for workers

Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Government’s Throne Speech OTTAWA –– Workers expected an ambitious plan to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and defend communities against Trump’s agenda, however, today’s throne speech provided none of this. Workers need the federal government to have a plan, backed by bold investment and action, to deliver good…

Workers mark IDAHOBIT 2025 united against anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate

Across Canada, unions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a renewed call to action to challenge the disproportionate and alarmingly high levels of harassment and violence faced by 2SLGBTQI+ people both at work and in our communities. “Combatting all forms of anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate, whether it’s discrimination at work or in our society, is a trade…

Labour 7 Statement to G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

Labour 7 urges G7 countries to put green and decent job creation at heart of economic policymaking Workers in the Crossfire: Inflation, Austerity, Precarious Jobs and Rising Insecurity Workers in G7 countries have faced a series of compounding shocks in recent years that have significantly strained household incomes and undermined job security. The 2022- 2023 surge in inflation led to…

Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet

OTTAWA – Today marks a new chapter for Canada, and workers are watching closely. With the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s new Cabinet, working people across Canada are looking not for symbolism, but for action—urgent, bold, and focused. Canadians are struggling with the rising cost of living, a worsening housing crisis, a strained public health care system, and job insecurity…

Grieving families demand real enforcement of the Westray Law

Today, May 9th 2025, marks the 33rd anniversary of the Westray disaster, where 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, were killed in an underground explosion, the result of appalling disregard for health and safety laws – and the dignity of workers and their families. No worker should risk their life just by showing up to work. Yet in 2023,…

Universal health care must include mental health

Canada’s unions are marking Mental Health Week by calling on the new federal government to improve health care access for workers and their families. “Mental health care supports in Canada will only improve if governments invest in our existing health care infrastructure,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). “But Canada’s health care systems are struggling. Rebuilding…

Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

Today, we celebrate and thank Jagmeet Singh for his extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to working people across Canada, following his announcement that he will be stepping down as leader of the New Democratic Party. Jagmeet has been a tireless, principled, and passionate champion for fairness, justice, and the dignity of work. I’ve had the honour of working alongside him…