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CANADA’S UNIONS CALL ON MPs TO PRIORITIZE WORKERS IN UPCOMING PARLIAMENTARY SESSION

OTTAWA––The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is urging the federal government to make workers a top priority as Parliament returns from its summer break. With workers bearing the brunt of rising living costs, a strained healthcare system, and inadequate support, the CLC insists now is the time for the government to invest in a stronger, more resilient future for workers. “Workers…

Labour Day Op Ed: It’s Time for a Better Deal for Workers

Canada is at a crossroads. We can continue down a path where workers grapple with rising costs and stagnant wages, or we can work together for a better deal. Workers are the backbone of our economy. Every day, we power industries, drive innovation, and support communities. Yet, as we work to keep Canada running, we face an ever-growing financial squeeze.…

Statement on the conclusion of the Confidence and Supply Agreement

The President of the Canadian Labour Congress, Bea Bruske, issued the following statement in reaction to the conclusion of the federal Confidence and Supply Agreement between Liberals and New Democrats: “This agreement was a success. Workers are seeing real, meaningful improvements in their lives because the NDP and the Liberals found common ground in this minority parliament. I want to…

On Labour Day, Canada’s unions launch national campaign demanding a better deal for all workers

OTTAWA – This Labour Day, Canada’s unions are launching “Workers Together: For a better deal,” a worker-led initiative to tackle corporate greed, make life more affordable, and hold anti-worker politicians accountable. The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is leading the way for workers across the country. Join us at workerstogether.ca to take action and make our voices heard.  “Canada’s working class…

Pro-worker momentum at the DNC spells trouble for Poilievre as well as Trump 

By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in National Newswatch  Donald Trump has a problem: workers. As he eyes a potential victory in November, the Democrats have strategically chosen a union guy to be Kamala Harris’ running mate.  Despite Trump’s repeated attempts to appeal to workers, the Democrats’ VP pick has unleashed a fresh wave of…

Protecting Canada’s EV Opportunities 

Bruske: The consultations announced today should result in quick and decisive action to protect from unfair Chinese competition and create Canadian jobs in domestic EV supply chains.

Labour celebrating historic wins – but the fight is not over

Bruske: This parliamentary session was a historic triumph for the labour movement – but we still have work to do. OTTAWA – As Parliament adjourns for the summer, Canada’s unions are celebrating major and historic victories for the labour movement. However, the struggle is far from over. We are finally charting a course towards a sustainable future with workers at…

Canada’s unions: workers have waited long enough to pass Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare

Bruske: The Senate must pass the bill without amendments or further delays. OTTAWA- Pharmacare is about ensuring that families across Canada have access to better health care by covering prescription medications. It fills a critical gap in our healthcare system but, the Senate’s delay in passing Bill C-64 is jeopardizing this critical legislation. “Millions of Canadians have waited long enough…

Global union leaders affirm support for Palestinian trade unions and the Palestinian people

This week the leaders of seven Global Union Federations (GUFs) and the International Trade Union Confederation travelled to Ramallah to convey their solidarity to unions in the West Bank and Gaza. These organizations represent almost every sector of the global economy and have members in more than 150 countries representing over 200 million workers. Working with Palestinian affiliates and others,…

One step closer to universal pharmacare for Canadians

Bruske: Pharmacare is the most significant enhancement to our healthcare system since the introduction of public healthcare in Canada.