Canada’s unions gather in Winnipeg to set workers’ agenda in uncertain times — The CLC’s 31st constitutional convention
May 4, 2026
WINNIPEG — As Canada’s unions mark 70 years of collective strength, thousands of delegates, activists and labour leaders will gather in Winnipeg from May 11 to 15 for the CLC 31st Constitutional Convention. Taking place at a critical time for workers and their families, this Convention will bring together the voices of more than three million workers to set the…
Statement of Solidarity by Unifor and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) for May Day 2026
May 1, 2026
OTTAWA –– On May Day, workers celebrate the historic achievements of the labour movement which, for generations, has shaped a fairer, more just Canada. As we mark May Day across the country, we also acknowledge that Canadian workers face considerable challenges. Our country’s industrial backbone is under threat, and the weight of dire economic times inevitably lands on working people…
Spring Economic Update response: Workers need real results now
April 28, 2026
OTTAWA—Today’s Spring Economic Update announced a number of positive steps to address workers’ growing economic anxieties, with major new investments in skilled trades, training, and apprenticeships. Canada’s unions are ready to work with the government to build on these positive steps with a comprehensive plan to meet the urgent challenges Canada’s workers are facing. “Workers need bold action that lowers…
Day of Mourning: Psychological health and safety is a workplace crisis we can’t ignore
April 28, 2026
Psychological health and safety is occupational health and safety. A workplace injury is a workplace injury—whether it is physical or psychological—and both must be prevented and treated. But too often, work-related stress, burnout, harassment, and violence are dismissed as “just part of the job.” They are not. These harms are real, they are preventable, and they are affecting workers at…
Rana Plaza: 13 years on—remembering the workers, renewing the fight for safety
April 22, 2026
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…
Statement from CLC President, Bea Bruske, on new NDP leader Avi Lewis
March 30, 2026
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…
Canada’s unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians
March 19, 2026
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
March 13, 2026
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 Care Economy Is Canada’s Untapped Economic Superpower
March 6, 2026
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…
Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions call for de-escalation and diplomacy in Iran
March 5, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress, through its affiliation with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), has long stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Iranian workers in their fight for democracy, dignity, safety, and the fundamental right to organize. Our solidarity is rooted in the shared understanding that working people everywhere deserve livelihoods free from fear, repression, and violence. The CLC stands in unwavering support…