Publications

Rana Plaza: 12 years of fighting for corporate accountability 

Since 2013, when the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in Bangladesh, Canada’s unions have marked the tragic April 24th anniversary by bringing attention to the ongoing unacceptable working conditions of Bangladeshi workers in the ready-made garment industry.  The Rana Plaza industrial disaster, which killed 1,134 workers and injured thousands more, shone a spotlight on the lack of accountability of transnational corporations…

Canada’s unions sound alarm on public health care crisis

Calls for urgent action to reinvest in universal, publicly funded health care system

Patients over profits: Defending our public health care

Nanaimo, BC—Canada’s public health care system is in crisis. Working families are facing impossible choices—whether it’s enduring months-long waits for surgery, searching for a family doctor, paying out of pocket for medication, or navigating costly long-term care for loved ones. Years of underfunding, privatization, and tax breaks for the wealthiest have left our universal public health care system under-resourced and…

Labour Leaders Rally in Windsor as Tariffs Threaten Canadian Jobs

WINDSOR, ON — As the fallout from Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs sends shockwaves across the Canadian economy, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is calling for immediate and bold government action to protect Canadian workers. The shutdown of the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant, effective today, marks the beginning of a growing crisis that extends beyond the auto sector. Entire communities face…

Canadian Labour Congress joins workers in Windsor, Ontario

Workers must not be collateral damage in Trump’s destructive trade war Windsor, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) stands in solidarity with workers as they face the devastating consequences of new U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto industry. Following the announcement of the tariffs, Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant workers were informed that the plant would shut down for two…

Canada’s unions call for immediate action on U.S. tariffs threatening over one million jobs

OTTAWA – As union leaders from across the country gather in Ottawa, Canada’s unions are sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of new U.S. tariffs that threaten more than one million jobs in critical sectors, including steel, aluminum, forestry and public services. At a joint press conference today, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske and Fédération des travailleurs…

Canada’s unions call for immediate expansion of universal Pharmacare

Statement by Bea Bruske, President of The Canadian Labour Congress

CLC and FTQ Presidents to Address Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Workers

OTTAWA, ON — As Canada’s unions gather in Ottawa for an important meeting to discuss next steps in the face of growing challenges for workers, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske and Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) President Magali Picard will hold a press conference to respond to the U.S. government’s announcement of new tariffs and…

CLC statement: Hudson’s Bay hands $3M to executives and no severance to workers

Hudson’s Bay’s financial crisis cannot and must not come at the expense of its workers. With more than 9,300 jobs on the line, it is unacceptable that HBC is choosing to funnel up to $3 million in bonuses to executives and managers while denying severance to the very workers who built the company. Canada’s unions stand in full solidarity with…

Canada’s unions launch bold platform as federal election called

“Workers Together” plan challenges parties to tackle trade threats, strengthen public health care and address mounting economic pressures. ST. JOHN’S, NL–With yesterday’s election call sending voters to the polls on April 28, Canada’s unions are challenging all parties to put working families first. The Workers Together platform, Building a Better Future for Working People, was launched today in St. John’s,…