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Statement by Bea Bruske: We need to strengthen and expand our public health care system

February 2, 2023

Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement after meeting with…

Workers are sounding the alarm—parliamentarians must take heed

February 1, 2023

By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in The Hill Times…

BHM 2023: It’s time Canada takes care of Black care workers

February 1, 2023

Black History Month is an important time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements and…

Canada’s unions welcome improved long-term care standard —but demand an end to for-profit care

January 31, 2023

OTTAWA – Canada’s unions welcome improvements to the National Long-Term Care Services Standard but they…

Canada’s unions are celebrating Canada’s ratification of International Labour Organization Convention 190

January 30, 2023

Bruske: Workers deserve a safe workplace. This historic convention will establish the right to a…

Canada’s unions: urgent action needed to end Islamophobia, protect Muslim communities

January 29, 2023

On the second National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action…

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