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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…
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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…
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June Regular Meeting Update

June 18, 2025
Thank you to all who joined us for our June regular meeting. At this meeting…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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