Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from.

From growing up in poverty to putting millions of free books in the hands of children, she spent her life giving back.

And with “9 to 5,” she gave voice to generations of working women fighting for fair pay, respect and dignity on the job

An icon, an inspiration, and a champion for human rights.

Rest in power, Dolly. 💛

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Dolly Parton n’a jamais oublié d’où elle venait.

De son enfance dans la pauvreté aux millions de livres gratuits qu’elle a mis entre les mains des enfants, elle a passé sa vie à redonner aux autres.

Et avec « 9 to 5 », elle a donné une voix à des générations de travailleuses qui se battent pour un salaire équitable, le respect et la dignité au travail.

Une icône, une source d’inspiration et une grande défenseure des droits de la personne.

Repose en puissance, Dolly. 💛

08/25/2026

As Trump escalates the trade war, Canada needs to be just as aggressive about protecting jobs, incomes, and communities here at home.

Today’s EI announcement is a welcome step. But with workers already feeling the pressure, we need to be ready to do more: make EI easier to access, increase how much workers receive, prevent layoffs and make sure public dollars are tied to protecting Canadian jobs.

Canada stood firm against a bad deal. Now let’s bring that same determination to making sure workers don’t pay the price.

Read our full press release:

OTTAWA — Canada’s unions welcomed today’s extension of Employment Insurance measures for workers affected by U.S. tariffs, while calling on the federal government to do more as the trade war escalates. “Canada was right to walk away from a bad deal. We continue to stand with the government i...

08/24/2026

Our Social and Economic Policy department is looking for a Senior Researcher to help turn evidence, policy, and analysis into better outcomes for workers across Canada.

Bring your expertise to the labour movement. Apply today! https://canadianlabour.ca/jobs/senior-researcher/

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Notre département de politique sociale et économique est à la recherche d’un chercheur principal ou d'une chercheuse principale pour aider à transformer les données probantes, les politiques et les analyses en meilleurs résultats pour les travailleurs de partout au Canada.

Mettez votre expertise au service du mouvement syndical. Postulez dès aujourd’hui!
https://canadianlabour.ca/jobs/senior-researcher/

08/22/2026

Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement after Canada-U.S. trade negotiations broke down Friday night:

“Walking away from a bad deal was the right choice for Canada. We support the Prime Minister and Canada’s negotiating team in this crucial decision.

Read full reaction👇
https://canadianlabour.ca/walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-was-the-right-choice-now-canada-must-protect-workers/

08/22/2026

Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement after Canada-U.S. trade negotiations broke down Friday night:

“Walking away from a bad deal was the right choice for Canada. We support the Prime Minister and Canada’s negotiating team in this crucial decision.

Read full reaction👇

WINNIPEG — Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement after Canada-U.S. trade negotiations broke down Friday night: “Walking away from a bad deal was the right choice for Canada. We support the Prime Minister and Canada’s negotiating team in this cruc...

08/22/2026

Walking away from a bad deal is the right choice for Canada.

The road ahead will be tough. But we’re all in this together. We must use our leverage to force Trump to back down.

And we must focus on protecting workers and communities impacted by Trump’s trade war.

08/21/2026

Building gender equity and equality in Canada requires more than conversation. It requires meaningful partnership with the people and organizations doing this work every day

Earlier this month, the CLC and the Canadian Women's Foundation co-hosted Women and Gender Equality Canada Minister Rechie Valdez and national women’s and gender justice organizations for a Feminist Dialogue.

Unions, feminist and gender justice organizations, and governments all have an important role to play in shaping what comes next.

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Pour instaurer l’équité et l’égalité entre les genres au Canada, il ne suffit pas de discuter. Il faut établir un partenariat concret avec les personnes et les organisations qui mènent ce combat au quotidien.

Au début du mois, le CTC et la Fondation canadienne des femmes ont organisé conjointement un « dialogue féministe » réunissant la ministre de FEGC, Rechie Valdez, et des organisations nationaux œuvrant pour les droits des femmes et la justice de genre.

Les syndicats, les organisations féministes et de défense de la justice de genre, ainsi que les gouvernements, ont tous un rôle important à jouer pour façonner l’avenir.

08/20/2026

Got thoughts about AI at work? Now's the time to share them.

Good, bad, complicated — we want to know how AI is affecting your work.

Our survey closes on August 25, so don't miss your chance to weigh in.
https://canadianlabour.ca/ai-survey

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Vous avez quelque chose à dire sur l’IA au travail? C’est le moment de vous faire entendre.

En bien, en mal ou entre les deux, nous voulons savoir comment l’IA affecte votre travail.
Notre sondage se termine le 25 août, alors ne manquez pas l’occasion de donner votre avis.
https://congresdutravail.ca/IA-sondage

08/19/2026

That’s what solidarity looks like. ✊

We're proud to stand with PSAC National Capital Region | Région de la capitale nationale de l'AFPC security officers fighting for a fair deal at the Bank of Canada.

One day longer, one day stronger!
PSAC - AFPC