Publications

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.

Pride 2024: No one left behind: Equality, freedom, and justice for all

For Pride 2024, Canada’s unions stand firm under the banner of “No One Left Behind: Equality, Freedom, and Justice for All.” In solidarity with our 2SLGBTQI+ siblings, we affirm our commitment to safeguarding the rights of 2SLGBTQI+ people and refusing any attempts to turn back the progress we’ve fought tirelessly to achieve. 2SLGBTQI+ workers are integral members of Canada’s labour…

On Injured Workers Day, Canada’s unions say: safe work now!

June 1st is Injured Workers Day. Far too many workers continue to be injured on the job – many in critical, life-changing ways. According to the Association of Workers Compensation Boards of Canada, an astounding 348,747 lost time claims were made in 2022, the last year for which complete data is available. Shockingly, this number doesn’t even count those who…