The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed the Council of the Federation’s call for increased federal health transfers but Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, warned Canada’s premiers that new funding must take action to fix the health worker crisis and improve patient access and care.
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The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is urging Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland to announce new measures to make sure millions of vulnerable workers and their families aren’t left behind by the worsening inflation crisis.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomes the cross-party collaboration of New Democrat, Bloc and Conservative MPs, who are moving forward key legislation to put workers at the front-of-the-line and protect their pensions when it comes to commercial bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed this week’s re-introduction of a bill to implement the Canada Disability Benefit by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough.
Read MoreIn Germany, CLC President Bea Bruske delivered a strong message from international labour leaders to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, President of the G7.
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Canada’s unions welcomed progress in Monday’s Budget Implementation Act on a number of vital issues the labour movement has long pushed for but were disappointed with new delays and restrictions implementing the new paid sick leave policy for all federally regulated workers.
Read MoreAs Parliament returns, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) urges MPs to back workers and reject the push for a low-wage austerity agenda.
Read MoreApril 28th is the Canadian labour movement’s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to prevent future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.
Read MoreThe Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed yesterday’s 2022 federal budget showing investments in making life more affordable for workers and their families, including through action on dental care, affordable housing and fairer taxation.
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Apply to attend the Canadian Labour Congress’ Labour College of Canada Certificate Program. University level labour studies for union leaders of today and tomorrow. Applications are open until April 10.
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The IFPTE has submitted names to participate on the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) Advisory and Working Group committees.
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The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is celebrating this week’s historic agreement between the Liberal Government and the New Democratic Party and look forward to vital progress on key issues.
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Applications are now being accepted to attend the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) Labour College of Canada Certificate Program.
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The AFL-CIO executive council and the Canadian Labour Congress issued strong statements condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and standing in solidarity with Ukraine’s citizens.
Read MoreTo mark Black History Month, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hosting an online text rally, where participants will be texting Canadians and inviting them to take action and urge government to combat anti-Black racism and support Black workers beyond Black History Month.
Read MoreWith our public health systems facing a crisis point, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is demanding that increases to federal health transfers must be tied to delivering better health care to Canadian families.
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“It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Alexa McDonough, a true Canadian political giant. On behalf of Canada’s unions, I extend our sincere condolences to her sons, Justin and Travis, and all the friends and family she leaves behind, who will feel her loss so deeply.
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November 29 to December 3 is a week of action at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)! Join thousands scheduling virtual meetings with Member of Parliaments’ around the country. The time is now! If we want a progressive plan that puts people first in this recovery, we need the government to listen.
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The CLC President met this week in Ottawa with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss the challenges working people are still facing as Canada starts on the long road to an economic recovery.
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