Statement from the Canadian Labour Congress: Standing united against U.S. tariff threats
January 17, 2025
Canada’s unions are deeply alarmed by the U.S. administration’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products. This is a direct attack on workers from both sides of the border, threatening good, unionized jobs in key sectors like manufacturing, mining, energy, and agriculture—jobs that form the backbone of our economy. These tariffs would create a devastating ripple effect, impacting…
Workers Together Training & Canvass – St. John’s NL
January 10, 2025
The best canvasses are fun and full of energy, are well-organized and make good use of everyone’s time. They have a clearly understood purpose. Getting organized means learning to have tough conversations with our coworkers, loved ones and our neighbors. Join us in St. John’s, NL for this one-day training, a great introduction to organizing a canvass, discussing federal issues,…
BEA BRUSKE: IT’S TIME TO PUT WORKERS FIRST IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
December 20, 2024
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress OTTAWA — There’s been too much emphasis on the jobs of a few politicians and not enough focus on the jobs of thousands of workers who will be impacted by Trump’s tariff threats. It is now clear that Canadians will be heading to the polls sooner than expected. In the…
Migrant workers in Canada deserve access to permanent residency and citizenship
December 18, 2024
Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by continuing to call on the government to ensure pathways to permanent residency and citizenship for migrant workers. Currently, Canada’s migrant worker streams create and reinforce a system in which migrant workers are made vulnerable to exploitation and precarity. Employers have pushed for the creation and expansion of migrant worker programs with closed…
Canada’s unions continue to demand a government that prioritizes the needs of workers over corporate greed OTTAWA – At the end of a tumultuous day on Parliament Hill, the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement failed to deliver for workers and once again overlooks the daily struggles of Canadians. “Workers across this country are battling skyrocketing housing costs, soaring grocery bills,…
Undermining Workers’ Rights: Government Must End Section 107 Misuse
December 16, 2024
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress OTTAWA- The government’s decision to order CUPW workers back to work is a stark reminder of this government’s continued interference in collective bargaining. The misuse of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code undermines workers’ fundamental rights, prolongs disputes, and erodes trust at the bargaining table. Let me be clear:…
Join the fight for a better future for workers at the Canadian Labour Congress Political Action Conference on March 12th, 2025 in Nanaimo. With so much at stake in 2025, it’s time to sharpen our skills and get organized! Dive deep into the issues facing working families, build winning plans to mobilize workers in the federal election, and align your…
Join the fight for a better future for workers at the Canadian Labour Congress Political Action Conference on February 27th and 28th, 2025 in Halifax. With so much at stake in 2025, it’s time to sharpen our skills and get organized! Dive deep into the issues facing working families, build winning plans to mobilize workers in the federal election, and…
Join the fight for a better future for workers at the Canadian Labour Congress Political Action Conference on March 4th, 2024 in Burnaby, B.C. With so much at stake in 2025, it’s time to sharpen our skills and get organized! Dive deep into the issues facing working families, build winning plans to mobilize workers in the federal election, and align…
Human Rights Day 2024: Canada’s unions push back against rising hate
December 10, 2024
Canada’s unions are marking International Human Rights Day by urging Canadians to come together to challenge the rising tide of hate being spread by an emboldened far-right. Since the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, Canada has made important human rights gains. Fairer wages, safer workplaces, and freedom from harassment and discrimination are the rights of all…