With a Sunday election call sending voters to the polls on April 28, Canada’s unions are challenging all parties to put working families first. The Workers Together platform, Building a Better Future for Working People, was launched on March 26th in St. John’s, Newfoundland, by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), alongside Jessica McCormick, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour.
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IFPTE Canadian Locals came together for their semiannual Canadian Council of Canadian Locals (CCL) meeting, held both in person in Saskatoon and virtually. Hosted by SCMMA/Local 222, the meeting provided an opportunity for Locals in Canada to discuss key issues affecting members and the broader labour movement.
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On March 26, SCMMA/IFPTE Local 222 held its quarterly membership meeting, with approximately 200 members attending in person and virtually. The meeting opened with a brief remembrance of Scott Jackson, a valued member who passed away suddenly.
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IFPTE authored a letter of support for S.J. Res. 37, legislation authored by Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, that aims to reverse the Trump Administration’s erroneous use of the national emergency designation under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to allow the President to impose senseless tariffs on good and services imported from Canada.
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The Manitoba Federation of Labour applauds the Kinew government for focusing this year’s provincial budget on helping the economy by investing in creating good, family-supporting jobs and building health care, education, highway, municipal, broadband, parks, and other infrastructure projects.
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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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On March 7th, the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce hosted a special event in celebration of International Women’s Day, bringing together inspiring leaders dedicated to advancing gender equality.
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The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) has launched a new pilot project to help workers connect with unions that may represent them.
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Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, capping a sudden rise to power for the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.
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Bell Canada's recent announcement of 1,200 job reductions across Canada is another devastating blow to workers, including 100 employees in Manitoba who are set to see their jobs slashed—70 of whom are represented by TEAM/IFPTE Local 161.
Read MoreIFPTE president, Matt Biggs, and secretary-treasurer, Gay Henson, issued the following joint statement in response to President Trump's decision today to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods to the United States.
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Members of the Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 (the Society) joined the Toronto labour community last Friday to celebrate Lunar New Year at a banquet hosted by the Toronto & York Region Labour Council’s Chinese Workers Network.
Read MoreBell Canada has once again announced significant job reductions that will impact TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 members, as part of a broader workforce downsizing affecting 1,200 unionized positions across the country.
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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.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE 160) members joined the Ontario Nurses Association, community and labour allies, and Ontario’s healthcare professionals at a rally on Jan. 29 in support of registered nurse-to-patient ratios.
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Donald Trump has once again launched an economic attack on Canadian workers, slapping a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports.
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On January 30, labour, community, and civic leaders, including SUP/IFPTE Local 160 President Rebecca Caron, gathered at Toronto City Hall to celebrate Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake with a vibrant and culturally rich reception.
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2024 was the year the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE L160) celebrated its 80th anniversary.
Read MoreJoin the fight for a better future for workers at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Political Action Conference on March 4th, 2025 in Winnipeg.
Read MoreIFPTE president, Matt Biggs, and secretary-treasurer, Gay Henson, issued the following joint statement in response to President Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on energy exported to the United States.
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