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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…
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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…
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VDLC Welcome HEU Finnish Care Home Local!

April 22, 2026
The VDLC is pleased to welcome the affiliation of Hospital Employees’ Union, Finnish Care Home…
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Day of Mourning

April 1, 2026
On April 28 each year we remember those who were killed on the job, and…
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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…
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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…
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