Bruske

Media Advisory: Budget 2024 Must Invest in Affordability, Reject Austerity

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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OTTAWA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, is available for comment on what workers are looking for in the upcoming federal budget.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, is available for comment on what workers are looking for in the upcoming federal budget.
  • The upcoming budget is an opportunity to deliver much-needed help and address these inequities,” explained Bruske.
  • “We must invest in non-profit rental and social housing, to make homes affordable for every family.
  • “Budget 2024 is an opportunity to fight back against a vision of Canada where wealthy corporations get more tax giveaways, and deeper government spending cuts mean even less help for people who need it most.”

Premier Kinew Strengthens Manitoba With Card Check Law and Anti Scab Legislation

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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By introducing laws to ban replacement workers and restoring card check certification, Premier Kinew's government is prioritizing the well-being of working families by restoring fairness at the bargaining table.

Key Points: 
  • By introducing laws to ban replacement workers and restoring card check certification, Premier Kinew's government is prioritizing the well-being of working families by restoring fairness at the bargaining table.
  • Premier Kinew's commitment to workers is evident in the enactment of vital legislation to support them.
  • The use of scab labour not only undermines the collective action of striking workers but also exacerbates conflict and hostility on picket lines.
  • “Workers everywhere should be able to exercise their right to strike without worrying about the threat of scab labour,” continued Bruske.

CLC President Bruske to all levels of government: Show you stand with workers and implement anti-scab legislation now

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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“I’ve heard some concerning stories from workers who faced direct conflict during a strike, threatening their safety and livelihood.

Key Points: 
  • “I’ve heard some concerning stories from workers who faced direct conflict during a strike, threatening their safety and livelihood.
  • The horrific event that happened in Northern Ontario less than two weeks ago is a terrifying example.
  • Scabs, sometimes called “replacement” workers, are brought in during a lockout or strike to take regular workers’ jobs.
  • More and more private and public sector workers are turning to their unions to stand up and demand better.

Canada’s Unions Urge MPs to Address Workers as We Head Into a New Year

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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“Before the break, the Conservative’s stance on the Sustainable Jobs act was nothing but shenanigans — wasting time and public dollars.

Key Points: 
  • “Before the break, the Conservative’s stance on the Sustainable Jobs act was nothing but shenanigans — wasting time and public dollars.
  • “I encourage Mr. Poilievre to let his actions prove his promises: does he support workers or not?”
    Another pressing issue for workers is housing.
  • To address this issue, the government should invest in housing similar to the scale seen after the Second World War.
  • It’s not enough to ‘incentivize’ private developers, workers need their government to have greater ambition,” said Bruske.

Canada’s Unions Release Roadmap for Workers to See a Path Forward in Canada’s Changing Economy

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The latest report, Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy, funded by Natural Resources Canada, outlines actions and investments that governments should make to support workers in the shift to a sustainable economy.

Key Points: 
  • The latest report, Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy, funded by Natural Resources Canada, outlines actions and investments that governments should make to support workers in the shift to a sustainable economy.
  • “We absolutely cannot afford to let these opportunities pass Canada by,” added Bruske.
  • Canada can either be a leader with a plan to train workers, decarbonize industries, support economic diversification, and ensure our workers are leaders in a net-zero global economy, or miss this golden opportunity.
  • The sustainable blueprint for Canada will provide a roadmap to ensure workers can see a path forward for their future.

Workers Mobilize on the Hill to Urge MPs to Act as Families Continue to Struggle

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workers from across Canada took to Parliament Hill this week to urge the government to create a public, universal pharmacare system.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workers from across Canada took to Parliament Hill this week to urge the government to create a public, universal pharmacare system.
  • “Workers want to know: Do the Conservatives support the bill – support workers – or not?” said Bruske.
  • “Workers and their families are struggling to make ends meet and worry that they’ll be out of work as we transition our economy.
  • I urge the Liberal government to introduce legislation to enact universal pharmacare and to move forward with bills C-50 and C-58."

Families Paying Too High a Price for Tough Economic Times

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s unions welcome progress on housing affordability in the federal Fall Economic Statement today.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s unions welcome progress on housing affordability in the federal Fall Economic Statement today.
  • “When we create child care spaces, more parents can enter the workforce.
  • When we invest in the energy transition, we create the good, sustainable, union jobs of the future.
  • But this doesn’t mean cuts to critical help and services families rely on, as Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives keep pushing,” warned Bruske.

Media Advisory: Fiscal Update Must Put Workers and Families First

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to react to the Fall Economic Statement.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to react to the Fall Economic Statement.
  • “Workers and families already bear too much of the burden for these tough economic times.
  • As wages keep falling behind, families struggle to make rent, pay for groceries, or afford medicine when their child gets sick,” said Bruske.
  • “Real fiscal responsibility starts with the government making profitable corporations pay their fair share,” added Bruske.

Canada’s unions welcome anti-scab legislation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s unions welcome Labour Minister, Seamus O’Regan’s introduction of Bill C-58, legislation to ban the use of replacement workers, and look forward to working with all Parliamentarians to strengthen the legislation to ensure workers’ rights are protected, and fairness is restored to the collective bargaining process.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s unions welcome Labour Minister, Seamus O’Regan’s introduction of Bill C-58, legislation to ban the use of replacement workers, and look forward to working with all Parliamentarians to strengthen the legislation to ensure workers’ rights are protected, and fairness is restored to the collective bargaining process.
  • Canada’s unions have long called for robust, enforceable legislation that should close any existing loopholes and leave no room for interpretation by employers.
  • “The NDP’s advocacy with workers for robust anti-scab legislation resulted in this vital piece of legislation being included in the Supply and Confidence Agreement between the NDP and the Government,” said Bruske.
  • “Workers have called for anti-scab legislation for decades, as it has been a missing piece of Canada’s federal labour law,” said Bruske.

CLC: Bank of Canada holds rates steady but more needs to be done for working people

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The combination of high inflation and rising interest rates have broad economic implications.

Key Points: 
  • The combination of high inflation and rising interest rates have broad economic implications.
  • The Bank’s recent business outlook survey showed more and more businesses plan to reduce their investments, in part due to high interest rates.
  • Failing investments from businesses across the country will result in weaker demand for labour, which is what the Bank of Canada is targeting.
  • “The high interest rates put forward by the Bank have led to increased borrowing costs for businesses.