Canada’s unions ready to fight to protect public health care in Alberta May 20, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — More than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress passed an emergency… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions stay committed to defend 2SLGBTQIA+ rights this IDAHOBIT 2026 May 17, 2026 On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia, Canada’s unions reiterate their commitment… Click to open the link
Thousands of union activists rally to protect Canadian jobs, improve working conditions May 14, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — Today, thousands of workers marched in the streets of Winnipeg to demand action… Click to open the link
CLC Convention Wraps with Leadership Vote and Vision for Workers May 13, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — Delegates of the CLC convention will vote for the organization’s next leadership… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions take action against racism, hate and discrimination May 13, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of delegates adopted a far-reaching action plan today to confront racism, discrimination,… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions demand a care economy built on dignity and respect May 13, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — Canada’s unions are calling for better wages, safer working conditions, and greater… Click to open the link
CLC Convention Day 3: Workers Tackle the Care Crisis and Inequality May 12, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — Union members from across Canada will meet for the third day of… Click to open the link
Canada’s Unions Take Aim at Corporate Greed and the Cost-of-Living Crisis at the 31st Constitutional Convention May 12, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — Canadians are working harder than ever, but too many still can’t afford the… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions rally behind ambitious blueprint for jobs, nation building and economic resilience May 12, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 12, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — As economic uncertainty, Trump’s… Click to open the link
Troisième jour de l’Assemblée générale du CTC : les travailleurs s’attaquent à la crise des soins et aux inégalités May 12, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — Des membres de syndicats de partout au Canada se réuniront mercredi pour… Click to open the link
Day 2 of CLC Convention Focuses on Good Jobs, Dignity and Building the Future May 11, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Constitutional Convention continues Tuesday with cultural performances,… Click to open the link
CLC Convention Opens Monday as Thousands of Workers Gather in Winnipeg May 11, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday May 10, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of union activists, workers,… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions adopt action plan to fight extremism and rebuild democracy May 11, 2026 WINNIPEG, MB — As rising inequality, affordability pressures, and political alienation fuel the growth of extremism… Click to open the link
Bruske: Mandatory Training and Stronger Enforcement Needed to Uphold the Westray Law May 9, 2026 Thirty-four years ago today, 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, lost their lives in… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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,… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Rana Plaza: 13 years on—remembering the workers, renewing the fight for safety April 23, 2026 Every year on April 24, workers and trade unions in Bangladesh and around the world mark the… Click to open the link
Earth Day 2026: Workers Power Solutions for Our Planet April 22, 2026 This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Our Power, Our Planet” – and workers have… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions stand in support and solidarity with trans and gender-diverse people March 31, 2026 On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, Canada’s unions affirm our dedication to defend, celebrate and… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
No More Waiting: Canada’s Unions Demand Action to Modernize the Employment Equity Act March 21, 2026 On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions are renewing our… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
The next webinar in our series: Addressing the Housing Crisis March 10, 2026 The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues… Click to open the link
Rising Up for women’s economic justice March 8, 2026 This International Women’s Day, Canada’s unions are Rising Up to demand a worker-centred economic strategy… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Solidarity with Cuba February 20, 2026 The Canadian Labour Congress strongly condemns the U.S. government’s aggression toward Cuba. We stand in… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions must be at the table in trade talks February 19, 2026 With trade discussions between Canada and Mexico underway this week, Canada’s unions are raising a… Click to open the link
Unions Call for Corporate Tax Transparency as Billions Shift Offshore February 12, 2026 OTTAWA — Today, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), alongside Public Services International (PSI) and the… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress February 11, 2026 Today, families in Tumbler Ridge and across British-Columbia are going through something no one should ever have to experience. Every student… Click to open the link
Labour movement to Parliament: it’s time to put workers at the centre of Canada’s trade strategy February 3, 2026 OTTAWA — As global trade tensions rise and economic uncertainty deepens, Canada’s labour movement is… Click to open the link
Black History Month: Unions demand action on environmental racism February 1, 2026 Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by calling for an end to environmental racism.… Click to open the link
CLC’s response for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit January 27, 2026 OTTAWA –– Today’s announcement from Prime Minister Carney recognizes what workers across this country already know:… Click to open the link
Statement – On the Canada–China Strategic Partnership January 16, 2026 Today’s announcement of a new strategic partnership between the Government of Canada and the People’s… Click to open the link
Workers Must Come First in CUSMA — No Trade Deal at the Expense of Jobs, Industry, or Public Services January 15, 2026 OTTAWA – Today, Canada’s unions met Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress Launches New Webinar Series: The Issues and You January 9, 2026 The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is launching a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress Joins International Labour Movement in Condemning U.S. Military Aggression and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty January 5, 2026 The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) joins the international labour movement, including the International Trade Union… Click to open the link
Migrant workers deserve equal rights and opportunities December 18, 2025 Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by continuing to call for equal rights and… Click to open the link
Result of judicial review further strengthens the need for an empowered CORE to ensure corporate accountability of Canadian companies December 17, 2025 As part of a longstanding commitment to improving living and working conditions for Bangladeshi garment… Click to open the link
2025 Labour 7 continues to raise concerns about the G7 labour and employment agenda December 17, 2025 Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, winds down her tenure as the Labour 7… Click to open the link
Protecting Fundamental Rights — Our Concerns with Bill C-9 December 12, 2025 The CLC condemns all forms of hate, discrimination, and harassment. We will continue to fight… Click to open the link
A thriving economy shouldn’t cost us our human rights December 10, 2025 CLC President, Bea Bruske, issued the following statement on International Human Rights Day: Canada’s unions… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions rise up for justice for gender-based violence (GBV) workforce December 6, 2025 As we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Womenin Canada,… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions echo the call: End disability poverty now December 3, 2025 To mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Canada’s unions are reiterating our demand… Click to open the link
Stephannie Leach – Winner of the 2025 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award December 3, 2025 Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Labour… Click to open the link
Canada’s Unions Rise Up Against Gender-Based Violence November 25, 2025 As we mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, Canada’s… Click to open the link
CLC on CUSMA talks: Canada must use its leverage to protect workers November 24, 2025 OTTAWA – Appearing before the parliamentary committee studying the renegotiation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement… Click to open the link
Budget 2025 misses the mark: Workers demand real action November 24, 2025 OTTAWA—Tomorrow, more than 300 workers from all over Canada will descend on Parliament hill in… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Statement of solidarity from Bea Bruske with Albertan communities impacted by Bill 9 November 19, 2025 Yesterday, Danielle Smith’s conservative government introduced its latest in a series of legislative attacks on… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions call for stronger action on jobs and public services November 4, 2025 OTTAWA—Today’s federal budget lands at a moment of deep uncertainty. Workers are facing rising prices,… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress available for comment on Budget 2025 November 3, 2025 OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will take part in the federal… Click to open the link
Budget 2025 must create jobs by investing in people and infrastructure—not cuts and corporate giveaways October 31, 2025 OTTAWA—As workers and communities face growing uncertainty from Trump’s trade war, inflation, and a rising… Click to open the link
Bruske on pre-budget measures: When government listens to workers, we see progress October 27, 2025 OTTAWA—Canada’s unions welcome today’s pre-budget measures that recognize the essential role of workers in building… Click to open the link
Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress October 23, 2025 In response to the Prime Minister’s pre-budget address OTTAWA – Prime Minister Carney is right… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions put workers at the heart of NDP leadership race October 23, 2025 OTTAWA –– The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) put workers’ issues in the spotlight on Wednesday,… Click to open the link
Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress October 22, 2025 OTTAWA –– Canada’s unions are gathering this week at our Canadian Council to strategize at… Click to open the link
Workers first: The CLC hosts a forum with NDP leadership candidates October 16, 2025 OTTAWA — On Wednesday, October 22, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will host a worker-first… Click to open the link
Progress on trade in Canada must reflect a commitment to Indigenous rights September 30, 2025 Canada’s unions are marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by calling on government… Click to open the link
Postal workers under attack: labour leaders join Ottawa rally for public postal service September 29, 2025 OTTAWA, ON – On Wednesday, October 1, CLC Executive Vice-Presidents Siobhán Vipond and Larry Rousseau… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress September 26, 2025 Ottawa – For years, postal workers have put forward smart, practical ideas to strengthen Canada… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
As Parliament Returns, Canada’s Unions Say: No More Cuts, Invest in Workers September 17, 2025 OTTAWA — With Parliament’s fall session underway and the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress Responds to Bank of Canada Rates and Fall Session of Parliament September 16, 2025 OTTAWA, ON — With Parliament’s fall session underway and the Bank of Canada set to… Click to open the link
Canada has an opportunity and a responsibility to be a voice for peace September 12, 2025 The Canadian Labour Congress urges Prime Minister Carney to reaffirm his July 30 statement to… Click to open the link
Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Prime Minister’s trade and tariff announcement September 5, 2025 Ottawa – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement: “Canada’s… Click to open the link
Happy Labour Day: Workers’ Power Is the Answer to the New Gilded Age September 1, 2025 By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress Happy Labour Day. Today, we celebrate… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske on Carney’s plan to remove U.S. counter-tariffs August 22, 2025 Canada’s unions refuse to accept punishing tariffs on our critical export industries as the “new… Click to open the link
CUPE flight attendants prove bargaining, not Carney’s Section 107, delivers deals August 19, 2025 OTTAWA – Air Canada flight attendants, members of CUPE, have delivered a decisive blow to… Click to open the link
CANADA’S LABOUR MOVEMENT STANDS UNITED AGAINST GOVERNMENT VIOLATION OF WORKERS’ RIGHTS August 18, 2025 Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, following an emergency meeting of… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske: Trump’s 35% Tariffs Demand a Bold Response July 31, 2025 We are once again facing a direct economic assault on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions applaud recognition of Palestinian statehood and urge further action to end the crisis in Gaza July 31, 2025 Open Letter from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, to Prime Minister Mark… Click to open the link
Gaza: ITUC condemns Israeli interception of Handala solidarity boat and arrest of trade unionists July 30, 2025 The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) expresses deep concern and condemnation over the recent interception… Click to open the link
Council of the Federation must focus on the impact of the trade war on workers July 22, 2025 Bea Bruske, the President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement today: Today,… Click to open the link
CLC President Bea Bruske in Washington for labour meetings amidst trade war July 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As U.S. President Donald Trump reignites global instability with a reckless 35%… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions warn against austerity July 9, 2025 Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress Prime Minister Carney’s instruction to… Click to open the link
Postal workers deserve a fair deal, not government interference July 3, 2025 Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress Canada’s unions are deeply disappointed… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the G7 Summit June 12, 2025 From Kitimat to Selkirk, Sault Ste. Marie to Alma, and now Hamilton—workers across Canada are… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions urge the government to take action to help end the crisis in Gaza June 11, 2025 In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske urges… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Canada’s Labour, Business, and Municipal Leaders Respond to Trump’s Tariff Hike June 3, 2025 Ottawa, ON — On Wednesday, June 4, three of Canada’s foremost national leaders representing workers,… Click to open the link
Gaza: ITUC calls for urgent action to end humanitarian catastrophe June 2, 2025 In response to the escalating violence in Gaza and the humanitarian catastrophe there, the International… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
National AccessAbility Week 2025: Federal government must provide a better benefit May 29, 2025 Canada’s unions are marking National AccessAbility Week 2025 by calling on the newly elected federal government to… Click to open the link
Throne Speech misses the mark for workers May 27, 2025 Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Government’s Throne Speech… Click to open the link
Workers mark IDAHOBIT 2025 united against anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate May 17, 2025 Across Canada, unions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet May 13, 2025 OTTAWA – Today marks a new chapter for Canada, and workers are watching closely. With… Click to open the link
Grieving families demand real enforcement of the Westray Law May 9, 2025 Today, May 9th 2025, marks the 33rd anniversary of the Westray disaster, where 26 miners… Click to open the link
Universal health care must include mental health May 5, 2025 Canada’s unions are marking Mental Health Week by calling on the new federal government to… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress April 29, 2025 Today, we celebrate and thank Jagmeet Singh for his extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to… Click to open the link