Publications

Hate is a Losing Proposition

Bruske: Manitobans choose the NDP’s positive change over Conservative intolerance WINNIPEG—Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske released the following statement in reaction to the Manitoba election results. “Congratulations to premier-elect Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP for their stunning historic victory last night. Wab and the NDP offered the positive change Manitobans were looking for—better health care, lower costs, and…

Federal government must do more to fulfill its promises on reconciliation

Canada’s unions are marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, by calling for greater accountability and action from the government to fulfill its promises on reconciliation. “Today we must all take time to remember and honour all the Indigenous children taken from their homes, families, and communities to be sent to residential…

Canada’s unions release sustainable jobs blueprint

Bruske: Let’s equip workers with the tools and opportunities to create Canada’s sustainable economy

New Democrats and leader Wab Kinew offering stronger health care and the positive change Manitobans need

Bruske: It’s time for Manitobans to have their say. Let’s reject Stefanson’s negative campaign and elect an NDP government

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gambling with workers’ futures

Canada’s unions are voicing strong concerns about Conservative Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith’s playing politics with the idea of withdrawing Alberta from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), in favour of creating a provincial pension program. “Pensions and workers’ livelihoods are too important to toy with. We cannot allow workers’ financial security to be used as a bargaining chip by elected officials.…

Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions reaffirm support for 2SLGBTQI+ community

I am alarmed by recent policy decisions from the governments of New Brunswick and Saskatchewan that have led to regressive claw backs on queer and trans children’s rights to privacy and safety in schools. Their actions ignore the reality of violence, harassment and bullying we know many trans and genderdiverse youth face at home and in their communities.  By enacting…

International Equal Pay Day: Canada’s Unions Call for an Integrated, Long-term Care Workforce strategy

Whether it’s health care, child care, long-term care, or community and social services, care sectors across Canada are experiencing severe staffing shortages and wage discrimination. At the root of this crisis is the stark reality that care work is unrecognized and undervalued. On International Equal Pay Day, Canada’s unions are calling for increased wages for care workers and a Care…

Canada’s unions: Negligent employers on notice with 3-year prison sentence

In a direct message to employers who fail to ensure the health and safety of workers, a supervisor has been handed a three-year prison sentence for his failure to follow the law.  In June of this year, the Court of King’s Bench found Jason King of New Brunswick-based Springhill Construction guilty of criminal negligence – “wonton and reckless disregard” –…

As Parliament returns, people feel the pain from high prices, a slowing economy

CLC President Bruske: MPs must get to work to help families and prepare our economy for the future

Bank of Canada and Governments Must Put Well-Being of Workers and Families First

OTTAWA–Canada’s unions welcome today’s Bank of Canada decision not to raise rates further but warned that with so many struggling to get by the Bank must signal an end to rate hikes while governments must act to help families being left behind. “We learned last week that our economy is contracting. Statistics Canada reported that our economy went into the…