Publications

Rana Plaza: 13 years on—remembering the workers, renewing the fight for safety 

Every year on April 24, workers and trade unions in Bangladesh and around the world mark the anniversary of the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in memory of over 3,000 workers killed or injured in the collapse and to ensure it never happens again.  The collapse was due to a failure in the building structure, which did not meet safety codes and expanded…

Earth Day 2026: Workers Power Solutions for Our Planet

This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Our Power, Our Planet” – and workers have the frontline expertise to power solutions for a low-carbon future. “From green steel to clean electricity, workers are leading the charge to a more sustainable planet,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress and member of the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council. “Sustainable jobs…

Canada’s unions stand in support and solidarity with trans and gender-diverse people

On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, Canada’s unions affirm our dedication to defend, celebrate and honour trans and gender diverse people. Unions have long advocated for gender justice and equitable representation within our workplaces and the broader community. Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an opportunity to celebrate trans and gender diverse workers and their critical contributions to building a…

Statement from CLC President, Bea Bruske, on new NDP leader Avi Lewis

Winnipeg—Today, I met with NDP leader Avi Lewis to discuss the priorities of Canada’s unions with him.  Workers need immediate, tangible, practical solutions that protect their jobs and make their lives more affordable. We are in a jobs crisis, losing private sector jobs to the Trump trade war and public sector jobs to government cuts. We agreed that the NDP…

No More Waiting: Canada’s Unions Demand Action to Modernize the Employment Equity Act

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions are renewing our call for the federal government to take concrete action to address systemic racism and discrimination in the labour market by modernizing the Employment Equity Act (EEA). Alongside other laws that advance real equality in the workplace—including human rights, pay equity and accessibility legislation, as well…

Canada’s unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians

OTTAWA – The recent events relating to global energy disruptions – from conflict involving Iran to pressures on fuel supply and strategic reserves – make one thing clear: workers in Canada are once again being asked to absorb the shock of events far beyond their control. There is no domestic supply shock in Canada. The cost of refining gasoline here…

Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Responds to Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan

OTTAWA, ON––The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council acknowledges that many of the government’s priorities and those identified by key partners, are reflected in Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan tabled on February 23, 2026. The Council remains committed to consulting with Canadians and providing advice on the creation and protection of sustainable jobs, work we believe is needed now…

The next webinar in our series: Addressing the Housing Crisis

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues and You, designed to deepen workers’ understanding of the issues shaping our lives, our unions, and the broader labour movement. In this series, we are exploring key challenges facing working people – from the fights unions are leading today, to global trends affecting workers, to…

Rising Up for women’s economic justice

This International Women’s Day, Canada’s unions are Rising Up to demand a worker-centred economic strategy that puts women’s economic justice at its core. It’s time for action on the real economic challenges impacting workers and their families from coast to coast to coast. “Gender equality is not a side issue; it is central to Canada’s economic security. A resilient care…

The Care Economy Is Canada’s Untapped Economic Superpower

Why Canada’s economic resilience depends on sustained investment in care By Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Labour Congress and Mitzie Hunter, President and CEO, Canadian Women’s Foundation  With global trade in turmoil and economic instability reshaping the world, the Carney government has promised strategic support for key sectors to strengthen Canada’s economy. Without bold, sustained investment in the care economy, those efforts will fall short.  The inclusion of the care economy…