Canadian Labour Congress

• ‘Summer of strikes’ raises profile of this year’s Labour Day for Manitobans

  Amid a 'summer of strikes' in Manitoba, labour experts say this year's Labour Day means more than it has in past years as thousands of employees strike for fairer wages.

  Canada

  Sep 4
  
• Toronto Labour Day parade highlights how Gen Z is revitalizing the workers’ movement

  Hundreds of workers showed up in solidarity with the workers' movement, which some say is being revitalized by changing standards as a result of COVID-19 and younger workers.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2022
  
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• Union power: Are organizing efforts at Starbucks, other stores signs of a stronger labour movement?

  The president of the Canadian Labour Congress says labour unions have reported an increasing number of calls from workers who are eager to organize their workplaces.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2022
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• OHS report finds COVID-19 investigation at Cargill High River plant did not include worker representation

  Cargill has been given until May 18 to complete its investigation with worker participation.

  Health

  May 10, 2020
• Unions across Canada throw support behind Unifor in Regina: ‘We’re all blue collar workers’

  The Co-op Refinery labour dispute picket line has more than doubled with hundreds of Unifor members from across the country converging in Regina.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2020
• UPDATE: United Steelworkers directors call for Bratina apology, question his ability to advocate for Hamilton steelworkers

  Two steelworker locals say Bratina kicked them out of a meeting last week after shouting, "F--- steelworkers" and "F--- Stelco pensioners".

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2019
• OPSEU attempts to mend rift between Unifor, Canadian Labour Congress

  "I don't want to see the house of labour fall apart," OPSEU president Warren Thomas said in an interview. "I am not going to sit around and not try."

  Politics

  Jan 29, 2018
• Unifor splits with Canadian Labour Congress over lack of action regarding U.S.-based unions

  The largest private sector union in Canada said Wednesday it is splitting with the Canadian Labour Congress over issues which include disagreements about the rights of workers to choose what union should represent them.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2018
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• TTC union president, executive members ousted by American transit union

  The leadership team that make up the Toronto Transit Commission union has been removed from their positions.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2017
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• North Vancouver may join nationwide call on federal government to ban asbestos

  The Canadian Labour Congress is urging the federal government to ban the import and use of asbestos in the country, and the city of North Vancouver may soon follow suit.

  Dec 7, 2016