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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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Solidarity in our Pride: Unions Welcome 2025 Pride Season in Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Workers and Communities

June 4, 2025
From coast to coast, unions are joining in the festivities to celebrate the 2025 Pride…
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Canada’s Labour, Business, and Municipal Leaders Respond to Trump’s Tariff Hike

June 3, 2025
Ottawa, ON — On Wednesday, June 4, three of Canada’s foremost national leaders representing workers,…
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Gaza: ITUC calls for urgent action to end humanitarian catastrophe

June 2, 2025
In response to the escalating violence in Gaza and the humanitarian catastrophe there, the International…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Wildfires Affecting Communities Across Canada

May 31, 2025
As wildfires continue to devastate communities across Canada—particularly in Manitoba—our hearts go out to everyone…
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