Canada’s unions stand in solidarity for Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2025
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…
Economic justice depends on bold vision, investment in care
September 23, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking 2025 gender equality week by rising with a bold vision for gender justice at the heart of our economy. “Unions know thatthe economic resilience of our country, depends upon the labour of women and gender diverse workers, whether that is in the workplace, at home or in our communities,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian…
How Unions Can Tackle Third-Party Violence at Work
December 5, 2024
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, join Canadian Labour Congress Executive Vice-President, Siobhán Vipond, and gender-based violence expert, Jane Pillinger, for a virtual fireside chat about the pressing challenge of third party violence and harassment at work and how unions are taking action. Find out how workers experience gender-based violence and harassment from third parties, explore the…
A call centre worker receives a torrent of verbal abuse while helping a customer. A nurse returns from work with bruises and torn scrubs after being attacked by an agitated patient. A barista is stalked by a regular customer. These stories are a daily reality for many workers across Canada–and unfortunately, current worker protections fall short. For the past three…
On November 25th – Canada’s unions are raising awareness on Gender-Based Violence at Work
November 25, 2022
Every day in Canada women, two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender nonconforming workers face life-threatening violence and harassment at work. Today, November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the first day of 16 globally recognized days of activism to end gender-based violence. This year the Canadian Labour Congress is continuing its work to address…
Canada’s unions: We all have an important role to play in ending gender-based violence
December 6, 2021
On December 6th 1989, 14 women were murdered in a horrific act of gender-based violence at Montreal’s École Polytechnique. This tragic event exposed a reality that many already knew and experienced: that gender-based violence is a constant threat to women and gender-diverse people in Canada, fueled by sexism and misogyny. “Here in Canada, we’ve made progress on recognizing gender-based harassment…