The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is demanding immediate and decisive action from the federal government to protect workers and defend jobs as an escalating trade war—fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump—threatens Canada’s economy.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) President, Rebecca Caron, and their External Relations Officer, Mike Belmore, traveled to Washington, DC this week to join Secretary-Treasurer, Gay Henson, International Representative, Erin Spencer, and President Matt Biggs at a roundtable discussion hosted by the AFL-CIO on Wednesday.
Read MoreA new poll commissioned by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) reveals Canadians are seriously concerned with the economic and political risks posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Join the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) in Toronto on January 20-21 for our 2025 Election Readiness Conference.
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Canada’s unions are calling on federal leaders to seize the moment this gender equality week and commit to a better deal for women.
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Friends of IFPTE from across North America extended warm wishes to the union and its members as the International’s convention kicks off in New Orleans next week
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomes the next phase of the Canadian Dental Care Plan – a much needed program to help address the ongoing affordability crisis many workers and their families are confronted with.
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The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is pleased to see the federal government launch a union-led Advisory Table to help workers succeed in Canada’s economic future, announced today.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed progress on housing affordability in the federal Fall Economic Statement last week.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomes federal Labour Minister, Seamus O’Regan’s introduction of Bill C-58, legislation to ban the use of replacement workers.
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Canada’s unions welcome today’s Bank of Canada decision not to raise rates further but warned that with so many struggling to get by the Bank must signal an end to rate hikes while governments must act to help families being left behind.
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IFPTE leaders and members from across Canada travelled to Montreal this week to attend the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) convention.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) has joined the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) campaign to maintain and strengthen pensions for Canadian current and future retirees.
Read MoreApplications are now open for the Canadian Labour Congress’ Labour College of Canada. Apply today to the Labour College of Canada’s certificate program. Classes begin June/July 2023. Application deadline: April 30, 2023.
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The Society of Union Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) and Canadian Area Vice President, Michelle Johnston and External Relations Director, Mike Belmore, joined unions from across Canada to meet with national lawmakers on Parliament Hill Ottawa this week.
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Calling all union activists – are you interested in stepping up your game to help strengthen our movement? Are you committed to helping make life better for all workers and their families? Apply to the Canadian Labour Congress’ Labour College of Canada by Oct 23, 2022.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress is urging members of Parliament to stand up for workers and their families by acting urgently to extend temporary Employment Insurance rules until a permanent fix can be implemented.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed new relief announced today to help families struggling with rising prices and congratulated the government for bringing forward measures to make life more affordable for everyday Canadians.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is calling on Canada’s governments to take immediate action to increase supports for low-income people as evidence mounts of a growing number of families unable to afford skyrocketing housing, energy and food costs.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) calls on the Bank of Canada's Governor: Mr. Macklem, kindly stay in your lane and away from the bargaining table.
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