Publications

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…

Migrant workers in Canada deserve access to permanent residency and citizenship

Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by continuing to call on the government to ensure pathways to permanent residency and citizenship for migrant workers.  Currently, Canada’s migrant worker streams create and reinforce a system in which migrant workers are made vulnerable to exploitation and precarity. Employers have pushed for the creation and expansion of migrant worker programs with closed…

THE FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT FAILS FOR WORKERS

Canada’s unions continue to demand a government that prioritizes the needs of workers over corporate greed OTTAWA – At the end of a tumultuous day on Parliament Hill, the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement failed to deliver for workers and once again overlooks the daily struggles of Canadians. “Workers across this country are battling skyrocketing housing costs, soaring grocery bills,…

Undermining Workers’ Rights: Government Must End Section 107 Misuse 

Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress  OTTAWA- The government’s decision to order CUPW workers back to work is a stark reminder of this government’s continued interference in collective bargaining. The misuse of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code undermines workers’ fundamental rights, prolongs disputes, and erodes trust at the bargaining table.  Let me be clear:…

Human Rights Day 2024: Canada’s unions push back against rising hate

Canada’s unions are marking International Human Rights Day by urging Canadians to come together to challenge the rising tide of hate being spread by an emboldened far-right. Since the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, Canada has made important human rights gains. Fairer wages, safer workplaces, and freedom from harassment and discrimination are the rights of all…

Greg Snider – Winner of the 2024 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award

Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Labour Congress will recognize a union member for their disability rights activism. This award is named in honour of Carol McGregor, an outstanding disability rights activist, member of NUPGE and the CLC Disability Rights Working Group―and who was much loved by all those who worked with…

People with disabilities deserve better from the Canada Disability Benefit 

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually on Dec 3. This year, Canada’s unions are marking this important date by sounding the alarm on the disproportionate levels of poverty faced by people with disabilities in Canada.   “It’s no secret that Canada’s affordability crisis is hurting those at the margins the most. The proposed roll out for the…