Canada’s unions say report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer is more evidence that we can’t afford to wait for a universal prescription drug plan. “Even using the worst-case scenario, the PBO says Canada would save billions a year,” said Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff. “It’s clear that we can’t afford to wait any longer for a … Read more
Canada’s unions are welcoming the federal government’s plan to close tax loopholes for very high-income earners, saying it’s an important first step toward bringing more fairness to Canada’s tax system.”Today’s tax rules make it possible for someone earning $300,000 to save more on their taxes than the average Canadian worker makes in a year, and … Read more
Canada’s unions are celebrating the adoption of Bill C-4, legislation that repeals the former Conservative government’s controversial anti-union bills C-377 and C-525. “Our affiliates and labour activists across the country have organized and campaigned against these bills from the beginning, and this is their victory to celebrate,” said CLC President Hassan Yussuff. “By passing Bill C-4, … Read more
Canada’s unions are celebrating an announcement by Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), that Canada will finally ratify the International Labour Organization’s Convention 98. “Our government understands that organized labour is key to healthy labour relations that benefit people in workplaces all across our country,” said Hajdu. “We are committed to … Read more
Canada’s unions are celebrating the announcement by the federal government that it will act to ensure effective enforcement of the Westray Law, provisions in the Criminal Code allowing for the criminal prosecution of employers whose negligence puts workers at risk. “This is an important victory for all workers in our country, and a tribute to the Westray families … Read more
Unions and families of workers killed on the job are asking the federal government to do more to enforce laws holding employers criminally accountable for workplace death and injury. The call will be the focus of cross-Canada events marking the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. The CLC is … Read more
The Canadian Labour Congress says the federal budget takes positive steps on a few key issues for working Canadians and their communities. Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff said “By investing in skills training and infrastructure, including $11 billion in support of a National Housing Strategy, this budget lays the foundation for the creation of good … Read more
The Canadian Labour Congress is celebrating the announcement that the federal government is banning the manufacture, import, export and use of asbestos. CLC president Hassan Yussuff stated “Canada’s unions, along with survivors and health advocates, have been working hard for this ban for decades. We know this will strengthen occupational health and safety protections for workers and … Read more
Canada’s unions are celebrating today’s adoption by the House of Commons of Bill C-26, a legislation that will expand the Canada Pension Plan for the first time in the plan’s history. “Winning a stronger CPP has been a key priority for us for years and is an excellent example of the good that can come … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) pledged to keep his election promises amid tough questions from more than 400 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress’ Young Workers Summit in Ottawa. The questions ranged from trade to pipelines and the environment, from the Phoenix payroll system and public sector bargaining to the need for accessible child … Read more
