Hundreds of workers and labour leaders from across Canada are mobilizing to Parliament Hill to sound the alarm about the mounting issues facing workers. “With ERs overflowing and surgery wait times through the roof, our loved ones can’t access the care they need. Meanwhile workers’ rights are under attack as wealthy CEOs prioritize profits over … Read more
Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, released a statement: “Canada’s unions are grateful to have had the opportunity to attend a productive and constructive meeting with Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.). We had the chance to reiterate that any new funding added to the Canada Health Transfer must come with strings attached to ensure the money … Read more
Canada’s unions welcome improvements to the National Long-Term Care Services Standard but they must be even stronger. The standard released on Jan. 31 focus on resident-centered care, a model of senior care that is accommodating and respectful of the resident’s personal wishes and that works directly with the health workers providing the care. “We are happy to … Read more
Canada’s unions are disappointed by the central bank’s decision to continue with its monetary tightening. “The Bank has continuously raised interest rates, more than any other G7 country. The Bank seems undeterred, despite more and more voices joining Canada’s unions in calling for a halt to its tightening cycle,” said Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour … Read more
Canada’s unions are urging cooperation and collaboration focused on helping struggling families. “Parliament will resume next week and we’re at a crossroads. The rising costs of food, housing, and prescription medication are affecting everyone, meaning more and more people must make difficult choices – buying food to put on the table or buying the medication … Read more
A year after the Bank of Canada received a new mandate, Canada’s unions are asking what happened to the new directions that added employment considerations when the Bank is setting Canada’s monetary policy. “A year ago, amidst great fanfare, the Bank received direction that Canada’s monetary policy should also support maximum sustainable employment. But the … Read more
Canada’s unions reacted with disappointment to the Bank of Canada’s decision today to rush ahead with the seventh interest rate hike this year. “Moving ahead on another rate hike today could mean hundreds of thousands of workers losing their jobs and families losing their homes. There is a better way,” said Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian … Read more
Canada’s unions are pleased to see new legislation making 10 days of paid sick leave available for all workers in federally-regulated private-sector workplaces come into effect today. “We thank parliamentarians and the government for advancing this critical legislation,” said Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress. “Providing paid sick leave for private-sector workers in federal jurisdiction is a … Read more
Canada’s unions are happy to see Bill C-228 passed in the House of Commons on Nov. 23. “Bill C-228 is about fairness for workers. We’re encouraged by the cross-party support for this legislation,” said Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress. “For decades we have seen companies pay out creditors, even pay out bonuses to executives … Read more
The Canadian Labour Congress and the Centre for Future Work released a new report outlining the risks of the Bank of Canada’s single-minded pursuit of Canada’s inflation target through higher interest rates. The report, A Cure Worse than the Disease? Toward a More Balanced Understanding of Inflation and What to Do About It, explains the shortcomings of … Read more
