Publications

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…

Another Attack on Canadian Workers: Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum

OTTAWA – Today, Donald Trump has once again launched an economic attack on Canadian workers, slapping a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. These reckless tariffs threaten tens of thousands of good-paying jobs and destabilize industries that are the backbone of Canada’s economy. Steel and aluminum are critical to Canada’s industrial base, supplying essential inputs to the automotive, energy,…

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

Labour leaders demand strong action to protect Canadian workers

Cut Off U.S. Energy and Resources Now: No Electricity, No Critical Minerals, No Oil and Gas 

WINNIPEG – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement today:  Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers and our economy. With 2.4 million jobs tied directly or indirectly to trade with the U.S., these tariffs put industries, families, and entire communities at risk. But Canada’s unions know how to respond, and have…

BHM 2025: Join Canada’s unions in advancing racial and economic justice for Black workers

Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by highlighting the crucial role unions play in advancing racial and economic justice for Black workers. On February 18, we will be hosting Black labour leaders in a virtual conversation about what Black workers are up against, and how unions can make an important difference. Recent data shows that Black workers are the…

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…

Canadians reject Trump’s tariff threats: New CLC poll

OTTAWA, ON –A new poll commissioned by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) reveals Canadians are seriously concerned with the economic and political risks posed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Polling  of 1500 eligible voters, conducted between January 13 and 20, 2025 by GQR Canada, reveals that a majority of Canadians believe that Trump’s threats of a 25% tariff on Canadian…

Gaza: Ceasefire must lead to lasting peace

Canada’s unions welcome the ceasefire and call on all parties to adhere to the agreement and prioritise the safety and well-being of affected communities. The CLC supports the calls in the following statement by the International Trade Union Confederation and stands with workers to advance peace and justice in the region. https://www.ituc-csi.org/gaza-ceasefire-must-lead-to

Statement from the Canadian Labour Congress: Standing united against U.S. tariff threats

Canada’s unions are deeply alarmed by the U.S. administration’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products. This is a direct attack on workers from both sides of the border, threatening good, unionized jobs in key sectors like manufacturing, mining, energy, and agriculture—jobs that form the backbone of our economy. These tariffs would create a devastating ripple effect, impacting…

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…