Publications

Canada’s unions echo the call: End disability poverty now

To mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Canada’s unions are reiterating our demand that the federal government meaningfully address the poverty crisis facing people with disabilities in this country. “Our labour movement remains deeply committed to the fight for a barrier-free Canada that is truly accessible for everyone and all abilities. This includes drastically reducing the economic barriers…

Stephannie Leach – Winner of the 2025 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…

Canada’s Unions Rise Up Against Gender-Based Violence

As we mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, Canada’s unions are demanding an end to gender-based violence and harassment in every workplace, home, and community across the country. Gender-based violence and harassment continue to threaten the safety, dignity, and equality of women and gender-diverse workers. The CLC’s own research revealed that gender diverse workers…

CLC on CUSMA talks: Canada must use its leverage to protect workers

OTTAWA – Appearing before the parliamentary committee studying the renegotiation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske delivered a clear message: workers expect Canada to stand strong, protect its sovereignty, and use its considerable leverage at the negotiating table. “Workers across this country want their government to protect their jobs, their country, and their future,”…

Budget 2025 misses the mark: Workers demand real action

OTTAWA—Tomorrow, more than 300 workers from all over Canada will descend on Parliament hill in Ottawa for the Canadian Labour Congress’s national Lobby Day. Workers will be meeting with MPs to push for concrete action on affordability, health care, trade and tariffs, and rebuilding strong public services. CLC President Bea Bruske will outline how the federal government’s 2025 budget failed…

Canada’s unions stand in solidarity for Trans Day of Remembrance

Today and every day, Canada’s unions stand firmly in solidarity with trans and gender-diverse communities as we collectively grieve the senseless and heartbreaking loss of life – across our country and around the world – due to transphobic violence and hate. “Trans and gender-diverse workers are disproportionately impacted by violence and harassment, both at work and in our communities. Trans…

Statement of solidarity from Bea Bruske with Albertan communities impacted by Bill 9

Yesterday, Danielle Smith’s conservative government introduced its latest in a series of legislative attacks on the rights of its own community members, trans, and gender diverse Albertans. Attacks on the human rights of any community are deplorable, despicable actions, and the timing to table Bill 9, which uses the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights of trans and gender diverse people…

Canada’s unions call for stronger action on jobs and public services

OTTAWA—Today’s federal budget lands at a moment of deep uncertainty. Workers are facing rising prices, a growing trade crisis, and public programs stretched to the limit. With U.S. tariffs already costing Canadian jobs, this budget was a chance to show Canada is ready to stand up for workers, build resilience, protect jobs, and invest in people and public services. “When…

Canadian Labour Congress available for comment on Budget 2025

OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will take part in the federal government’s Budget 2025 media lock-up and will be available for comment during the lock-up and afterward in the foyer of Parliament.  CLC Senior Economist, DT Cochrane, will also participate in the lock-up and be available for comment following the budget’s release.  CLC Executive Vice-Presidents Siobhán…

Budget 2025 must create jobs by investing in people and infrastructure—not cuts and corporate giveaways

OTTAWA—As workers and communities face growing uncertainty from Trump’s trade war, inflation, and a rising affordability crisis, Canada’s unions are calling on the federal government to use Budget 2025 to invest in people and infrastructure—not cuts and corporate giveaways. “Workers are doing their part to hold this country together, our elbows are up, but they’re being squeezed from every direction,”…