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CLC warns Labour Code review cannot weaken bargaining rights under guise of reform

OTTAWA –– The Canadian Labour Congress is warning the federal government against using the Canada Labour Code review to weaken collective bargaining and the right to strike under the guise of labour relations reform. In a submission released today, the CLC says the government is pairing long-overdue worker protections with proposals that would further restrict bargaining and normalize government intervention…

Canada’s unions helped secure a historic ICJ ruling affirming the right to strike, warn against weakening Canada Labour Code

OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress helped secure a historic victory for workers at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday, as the world’s highest court affirmed that the right to strike is protected under international law. “This is a victory for workers everywhere,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “The world’s highest court has made…

Canada’s unions ready to fight to protect public health care in Alberta

WINNIPEG, MB — More than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress passed an emergency resolution to send a clear message to Premier Danielle Smith: No two-tier, American-style health care in Canada. “Public health care is a fundamental Canadian value, not a business opportunity,” said Bea Bruske. “Workers across this country are ready to fight to protect our health care…

Canada’s unions ready to fight to protect public health care in Alberta

WINNIPEG, MB — More than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress passed an emergency resolution to send a clear message to Premier Danielle Smith: No two-tier, American-style health care in Canada. “Public health care is a fundamental Canadian value, not a business opportunity,” said Bea Bruske. “Workers across this country are ready to fight to protect our health care…

Canada’s unions stay committed to defend 2SLGBTQIA+ rights this IDAHOBIT 2026

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia, Canada’s unions reiterate their commitment and longstanding solidarity in defence of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, both in Canada and abroad. “Attacks on 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and all human rights, have no place in just and democratic societies like ours,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “When Canada’s unions fight for…

Thousands of union activists rally to protect Canadian jobs, improve working conditions

WINNIPEG, MB — Today, thousands of workers marched in the streets of Winnipeg to demand action to protect Canadian jobs, defend public services, and strengthen workers’ rights at a time of growing economic uncertainty, Donald Trump’s trade war, and rapid technological change reshaping workplaces across the country. As workers face rising inequality, precarious work, and growing pressure from automation and artificial…

CLC Convention Wraps with Leadership Vote and Vision for Workers

WINNIPEG, MB — Delegates of the CLC convention will vote for the organization’s next leadership team on Thursday. Delegates will first take to the streets for a rally and march at noon, in support of protecting workers and jobs in Canada. The march will start at the RBC Centre and end at Winnipeg’s Union Centre. On this final day of…

Canada’s unions take action against racism, hate and discrimination

WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of delegates adopted a far-reaching action plan today to confront racism, discrimination, gender-based violence, and hate while pushing for reconciliation, workplace equity, and justice for Indigenous, racialized, disabled and 2SLGBTQIA+ workers across Canada. Fighting injustice, discrimination, and inequality is hardwired into the labour movement’s DNA.  “This plan is about building a labour movement and a country grounded…

Canada’s unions demand a care economy built on dignity and respect

WINNIPEG, MB — Canada’s unions are calling for better wages, safer working conditions, and greater respect for care workers through major new investments in the care economy.  Today, more than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress Constitutional Convention adopted an extensive action plan aimed at improving wages and working conditions for care workers, while expanding access to quality care services…

CLC Convention Day 3: Workers Tackle the Care Crisis and Inequality

WINNIPEG, MB — Union members from across Canada will meet for the third day of the Canadian Labour Congress’ convention on Wednesday, following two productive days of convention business. Newly elected federal NDP leader, Avi Lewis, will address delegates in the morning, followed by keynote addresses from Judy Darcy and Dr Adelle Blackett. Wednesday’s plenary discussions will centre around building…