Canada’s Unions: Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act an Unprecedented Opportunity for Collaboration
OTTAWA, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada's unions applaud the emphasis on workers and the inclusion of key labour priorities in the federal government’s Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act announced today. The Act, which emerged as a result of the New Democrat and Liberals’ Supply and Confidence Agreement, presents an unprecedented opportunity to foster collaboration among workers, their unions, industry, and governments to strengthen our economy as we tackle climate change.
- OTTAWA, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada's unions applaud the emphasis on workers and the inclusion of key labour priorities in the federal government’s Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act announced today.
- “The Sustainable Jobs Act represents a significant step in recognizing the importance of good work as we fight climate change,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress.
- The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council will play a key role in shaping policies and decisions; workers must have a sufficient voice at the table.
- Bruske said, “The Sustainable Jobs Act signals a crucial milestone in our fight against climate change and the protection of workers' interests.