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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 2d

Energizing to see 2,000+ CUPE delegates yesterday!

Strong debate, engaged members, and a deep commitment to political action on full display.

Thank you to @cupescfp.bsky.social's Mark Hancock, @candacerennick.bsky.social, the CUPE team, and the flight attendants for your courage.

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 3d

Workers deserve respect.
Workers deserve a voice.
Workers deserve the right to strike.

Proud to stand with @cupescfp.bsky.social workers and @ndp.ca caucus members today in support of Bill C-247, to remove Section 107 from the Canada Labour Code once and for all. #canlab

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 23d

Instead of cutting, the federal government must invest in people and communities.

Read our full press release: canadianlabour.ca/as-parliamen...

As Parliament Returns, Canada’s Unions Say: No More Cuts, Invest in Workers | Canadian Labour Congress

OTTAWA — With Parliament’s fall session underway and the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is urging the federal government to stop pushing cuts and st...

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 23d

The Bank of Canada cut interest rates today. That’s a step, but it’s not enough. Lower rates won’t fix a broken economy. Workers need affordable homes, good jobs, and strong public services. #cdnpoli

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jul 30

BC Ferries is taxpayer-funded—so why are shipbuilding contracts going to China?
The PM was loud and clear: “Build, baby, build.” “Buy Canadian.”
@anitaanand.bsky.social: One Canadian economy means ferries built in Canada, by Canadian workers.
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House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships

BC Ferries announced in June plans to purchase four ships built by a Chinese state-owned company, with help from a Canada Infrastructure Bank loan. Now, MPs are calling on Ministers Gregor Robertson a...

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jul 11

Appeasement doesn’t work. We need to get our elbows up again and fight back against Trump’s attacks. #canlab #cdnpoli
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Trump’s 35% Tariffs Demand a Bold Response | Canadian Labour Congress

We are once again facing a direct economic assault on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald Trump’s announcement of 35% tariffs on our goods coming into force on August 1st is a calculated attack—an…

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jun 17

Thank you @nupge.bsky.social for the weekend invite to your energy filled Tri-annual convention! So many great labour activists from all across Canada—all ready to debate the biggest issues facing workers today! #canlab

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jun 13

Workers are under constant stress, made worse by Trump’s reckless tariffs.

Now the federal gov’t is hosting the #G7 Summit and rolling out the red carpet for him? It’s a slap in the face.

Working people need leadership that invests in people, not bullies.
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the G7 Summit | Canadian Labour Congress

From Kitimat to Selkirk, Sault Ste. Marie to Alma, and now Hamilton—workers across Canada are bracing for the next round of layoffs. Entire industries are being hollowed out. Families are living in a ...

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jun 12

From the Coast Guard College to dinner with the Cape Breton District Labour Council to a meet & greet with @claudiachenderns.bsky.social‬ and the NS NDP, it was inspiring to see so much solidarity and leadership rooted in community. Thanks for the warm welcome, Cape Breton!

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jun 12

What a day on Cape Breton!

Yesterday, I attended the 100th anniversary of William Davis’s murder—killed for standing up for workers’ rights. A powerful reminder that every labour victory is built on sacrifice. We carry that fight forward. Always. #DavisDay

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jun 9

ICE violently arrested @seiuca.bsky.social‬'s David Huerta for doing what union leaders do best: standing in solidarity. This is an attack on civil liberties and the labour movement. We echo the @aflcio.org‬ and demand his immediate release. #FreeDavidHuerta

AFL-CIO Demands Immediate Release of SEIU California President David Huerta | AFL-CIO

Following the unlawful arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta by ICE agents, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond issued the following statement:

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you to Linda Silas (‪@cfnupresident.bsky.social‬) for having me at ‪@cfnu.bsky.social‬'s convention.

Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.

Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. Solidarity! 💪🩺

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you to the incredible Linda Silas (@cfnupresident.bsky.social) for having me at ‪ @cfnu.bsky.social's convention.

Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.

Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. 🩺

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · May 30

I was glad to chat with Senator Andrew Cardozo to talk about something too often left out of big political conversations: workers.

We dug into the Canada–U.S. relationship and what it really means for the people holding up our economy.

Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdz...

Chats on Canada/US Episode 7: Bea Bruske

This is the seventh episode in a series of Chats on Canada/US with a focus on current trade and diplomatic issues, with a series of experts and practitioners...

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · May 27

We need bold action on:
• Good union jobs & fair wages
• Truly affordable housing
• Strong public services
• Green jobs of the future
• The cost of living crisis

Workers are watching and holding the government accountable.

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · May 27

Just steps away:
• I passed people unhoused, struggling with addiction, some in wheelchairs
• I walked by The Bay, where 8,000 workers will lose their jobs on June 1

This is the real Canada so many are facing, and it demands urgent action.

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · May 27

It was an honour to be invited to the opening of Canada’s Parliament and to meet King Charles III. A rare opportunity and a moment full of ceremony and history. But just steps away, along Rideau Street in Ottawa, I saw a very different reality that we can’t ignore.

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · May 2

Didn’t think I’d be spending May Day at the Economic Club of Canada, but I’m glad I did.

Because in this moment of global volatility, labour and business must stand together and demand better from the government.

Let’s build a Canada that’s strong, stable, and unstoppable.

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Apr 29

As leader, Jagmeet turned principles into action—delivering wins like dental care, pushing for Pharmacare, standing up to corporate greed, and championing equity for all workers.

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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the federal election results | Canadian Labour Congress

Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on last night’s election victory. Canadians with a diversity of political views have delivered a clear message: they have rejected Pierre Poilievre’s Amer...

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Apr 29

Today, we celebrate @jagmeetsingh.ca, an extraordinary, principled leader and tireless champion for working people.

Your leadership changed lives and your legacy will live on for generations.✊🧡

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Apr 29

Congratulations to Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social on last night’s election victory. Canadians chose to uphold the values that define us—strong public services like health care, reliable union jobs, and the belief that neighbours look out for one another.

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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the federal election results | Canadian Labour Congress

Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on last night’s election victory. Canadians with a diversity of political views have delivered a clear message: they have rejected Pierre Poilievre’s Amer...

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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · Apr 28

On this Day of Mourning, we’re fighting for the living, demanding better protections for workers and electing politicians who put workers’ interests first. Work should never cost you your life or your health. #DOM2025

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Day of Mourning: Workers’ safety and wellbeing must be a top priority | Canadian Labour Congress

Every year on April 28, workers in Canada mark the National Day of Mourning, a solemn day to remember and honour workers who have been injured, made ill, or lost their lives because of their job. Toda...

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Apr 14

This isn’t a side issue. It’s the issue.

While U.S.-style privatization creeps in, the debate consortium is giving political leaders a free pass to say nothing. That’s not journalism. That’s complicity.

Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Apr 14

Emergency rooms are closing. Wait times are growing. Workers are burning out. And the people in charge don’t want to talk about it? Canadians should be outraged. #canlab

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · Apr 14

The debate consortium has cut health care from the leaders’ debate.

It’s a staggering disservice to Canadians—and proof they’re out of touch. Health care is a top priority across the country. Cutting it out is indefensible. #cdnpoli #Debates2025

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