Joint statement from French, British, and Canadian unions
June 17, 2025
In advance of the UN conference France is co-chairing, we unions representing millions of workers across France, the United Kingdom, and Canada urge our governments to formally recognise the State of Palestine now and to stand firm in their opposition to the atrocities committed in Gaza and the West Bank. We welcome the recent joint statement by our heads of…
Solidarity in our Pride: Unions Welcome 2025 Pride Season in Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Workers and Communities
June 4, 2025
From coast to coast, unions are joining in the festivities to celebrate the 2025 Pride season. “2SLGBTQI+ workers make enormous contributions to our workplaces, unions and communities,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “Today, and every day, Canada’s unions show our pride by celebrating and fiercely defending the vibrant diversity within our movement.” We know from research…
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Wildfires Affecting Communities Across Canada
May 31, 2025
As wildfires continue to devastate communities across Canada—particularly in Manitoba—our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected. Families have been forced to flee their homes, communities are facing unimaginable loss, and far too many are living in uncertainty. We are thinking of you. We stand with you. We extend our deepest gratitude to the frontline workers—firefighters, emergency responders,…
Statement from Bea Bruske in Reaction to Trump’s Plan to Double Tariffs
May 31, 2025
Donald Trump’s plan to double steel & aluminum tariffs is yet another direct attack on Canadian workers and a reckless move that will send shockwaves across the Canadian economy. This decision will shut us out of the U.S. market completely, devastating Canada’s steel & aluminum industry and threatening thousands of good-paying, unionized Canadian jobs. In light of this escalating threat, Canada’s unions call for immediate government…
Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Government’s Throne Speech OTTAWA –– Workers expected an ambitious plan to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and defend communities against Trump’s agenda, however, today’s throne speech provided none of this. Workers need the federal government to have a plan, backed by bold investment and action, to deliver good…
Labour 7 Statement to G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
May 14, 2025
Labour 7 urges G7 countries to put green and decent job creation at heart of economic policymaking Workers in the Crossfire: Inflation, Austerity, Precarious Jobs and Rising Insecurity Workers in G7 countries have faced a series of compounding shocks in recent years that have significantly strained household incomes and undermined job security. The 2022- 2023 surge in inflation led to…
Canadian Labour Congress joins workers in Windsor, Ontario
April 4, 2025
Workers must not be collateral damage in Trump’s destructive trade war Windsor, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) stands in solidarity with workers as they face the devastating consequences of new U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto industry. Following the announcement of the tariffs, Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant workers were informed that the plant would shut down for two…
Labour leaders launch “Building a Better Future for Working People” platform
March 21, 2025
St. John’s, NL—Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), alongside Jessica McCormick, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, will hold a press conference to launch the Workers Together Election Platform. This platform, for workers and by workers, outlines the urgent need for immediate action to protect Canadian workers and their families. Bruske and McCormick will…
Workers in Canada are pushing back against attacks on DEI policies
March 21, 2025
This International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions reaffirm their commitment to fighting inequity and defending crucial social and human rights advancements. The recent wave of targeted actions to stop Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies, programs and initiatives in the United States has profound implications not just for workers south of the border, but for those…