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Imagine thousands of workers uniting to fight against corporate greed and the politicians who fail us... Well, it's happening! Today, Canada's unions launch our new campaign, Workers Together: For a Better Deal.
Make your voice heard: buff.ly/3MrxtBe
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We combed through the records and found that Poilievre has voted against workers over 500 times. One throwaway line about workers doesn’t undo that record. It’s not a slip-up, it’s a strategy. Poilievre’s platform shows he’s determined to leave workers behind. #Elxn45
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Canada’s unions stand together, unequivocally opposed to these vile & hateful messages and condemn the ongoing harassment & violence.
Govts must act now to support workers & businesses affected and end the occupation.
Our statement: canadianlabour.ca/joint-stat… #canlab #cdnpoli
ALT The sun sets over Wellington Street as a protest against COVID-19 restrictions continues into its second week in Ottawa Feb. 5, 2022. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)
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Unions can play a big role in standing up for those under attack, and standing up for trans students is no different. Standing up against these hateful actions is part of our commitment to solidarity, the bedrock of the labour movement.
#WorkersUnitedAgainstHate
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Canada's unions forcefully condemn the attack by Israeli forces at #AlAqsaMosque, ignited by Israel’s imminent confiscation of Palestinian homes in #SheikhJarrah.
We stand in solidarity with the people of #Palestine & call on Canada to condemn Israeli actions. #cdnpoli #canlab
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We knew Canadians supported the @psac_afpc, but it’s nice to see the data support it.
#PSACstrong #CanLab
Majority of Canadians support PSAC demands for wage premiums, work from home rights: survey ctvnews.ca/canada/majority-o…
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"With a platform loaded with job-killing service cuts, it’s clear that Andrew Scheer represents an equal threat to Canadians as Stephen Harper,” - @hassan_yussuff , CLC's president
canadianlabour.ca/unions-urg…
#FairCanada #elxn43 #canlab #cdnpoli
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As Canada grapples with the #covid19, there is some good news on the health care front.
An NDP motion on pharmacare received unanimous support today. This is a critical milestone clearing a path toward public, universal, single-payer, pharmacare. #canlab #cdnpoli #covid19Canada
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This is what a strike looks like most of the time.
No camera crews.
No big names.
Just regular people, like these @psac_afpc members, fighting for what they deserve.
#CanLab #CdnPoli
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MMIWG2S are not garbage. These people were sisters, siblings, daughters, aunties, and mothers. People loved them. Their lives mattered. Governments must do all they can to ensure that a landfill is not their final resting place.
Share if you agree.
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Thank you @CanadianPM for joining CLC's Canadian Council meeting today. We acknowledge your solidarity & efforts during these tough times.
We will continue to share solutions to get our nation through #COVID19 & rebuild a fair future for all.
#supportworkers #canlab #cdnpoli
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In light of anti-trans events across Canada taking place today, Canada's Unions re-affirm our support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community. The increased hate and division facing trans people in schools and communities must end.
#WorkersUnitedAgainstHate
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Anti-Black racism is a fatal, destructive force in our society afflicting communities of colour & holding us all back.
Canada's unions are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination & calling for urgent, systemic change.
#BlackLivesMatter #canlab #JusticeForRegis
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Canada's unions call on every worker to reflect on the legacy of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike - and why workers are stronger when they unite. #WinnipegGeneralStrike #canlab #cdnpoli #cdnecon #strongertogether
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A great champion for social democracy and ally of working people has passed. Ed Broadbent will be greatly missed.
Canada's unions will keep fighting for the values that Ed cherished - a country that honours everyone's inherent worth and one that takes care of each other.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that the Broadbent Institute announces the passing of our founder, Ed Broadbent.
Read our full statement at broadbentinstitute.ca/statem…
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Poilievre is deceiving workers for personal gain. He’s a fraud.
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Hold the line, @psac_afpc members, we’re with you!
So – so – so
SOLIDARITY!
#PSACstrong
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We won.
Every worker in Canada will soon have access to 10 paid sick days.
#canlab #cdnpoli
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Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with
@psac_afpc members. They have supported Canadians day in and day out – now it’s time they get the deal they deserve.
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#CanLab #Solidarity
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55,000 @CUPW workers are in week 4 of their strike, fighting for the basic rights all workers deserve.
Canada Post’s management wants to close post offices, cut jobs & make mail harder to access. We can’t let this happen.
Stand with postal workers today: canadianlabour.ca/campaigns/…
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Canada’s unions call on governments to search for the remains at Prairie Green landfill. These women were daughters, aunts & mothers. People loved them. Their lives mattered.
Read full statement from @CanadianLabour & @MFLabour:
#MMWIG #canlab
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55 unions declare their support for Ontario’s education unions that are demanding the government support high-quality education.
Doug Ford does not have the courage to own up to the scale and destructiveness of his cuts. #canlab #onpoli #onted
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Powerful entrance from @Shut_downAmazon Chris Smalls at #CLC2023: "Look to your left, look to your right and say I’ve got your back!"
Delegates are fired up to hear about the @amazonlabor's wave of organizing!
#LiftingEveryoneUp
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🚨STRIKE 🚨Support 155,000 PSAC members striking for a fair deal:
🔁 Share @psac_afpc social media posts with your own messages of solidarity
📢 Join a picket line: workerscantwait.ca/
#CanLab 1/4
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As word circulates of a potential ceasefire, Canada’s unions call on the government to condemn excessive violence by #Israeli forces and call for an end to occupation. See our letter from @hassan_yussuff to @JustinTrudeau #cdnpoli #canlab #Palestine
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Attacks against 2SLGBTQI+ & #Pride organizations are an attack on the inclusive & progressive vision labour has fought for in Canada.
Unions will forever defend 2SLGBTQI+ workers’ rights.
#CanLab #Pride2023
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With workers struggling under the weight of high inflation and rising costs, we have yet to hear the new #CPC leader call for wage increases or an end to corporate profiteering. #canlab #cdnpoli
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The Ford government’s unprecedented use of the notwithstanding clause is a direct attack on freedom of expression. These rights were upheld by Ontario courts and Canada’s unions will not stop fighting for working people. Doug Ford cannot get away with silencing Ontarians. #canlab
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Today's historic House vote showed unanimous support for banning scab labour.
Now it’s up to the Senate to get it over the finish line.
Senators, workers are counting on you: pass Bill C-58 immediately & ban scabs.
Thanks to the @NDP’s advocacy & the tireless efforts of thousands of union activists across Canada, we're on the brink of banning scab labour.
Ban scabs. Protect workers’ right to strike.
Let's get it done.
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Heartbreaking news out of Oshawa. Keith Saunders, previously a long-time union member and grocery store worker, paid the ultimate price supporting his community during the #covid19 pandemic. Sending our condolences to his family.
#canlab
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Canada’s unions welcome the introduction of bill C-58 an act to ban the use of replacement labour, aka scab labour.
#CDNpoli #AntiScab
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Poilievre is a master at pandering to the working class, but we can't fall for it. Beware Poilievre and the Conservative faux populist plan, writes @David_Moscrop.
#CDNpoli
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Today @JustinTrudeau became the 1st sitting PM in more than 50 years to address Canada's labour movement #canlab
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Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#6decembre1989
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The govt’s back-to-work order for @cupw is yet another misuse of Section 107, trampling workers’ Charter-protected rights. Collective bargaining works best when agreements are negotiated, not imposed.
Read @PresidentCLC's full statement: canadianlabour.ca/underminin…
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Canada’s unions celebrate BC court rejection of private health care : canadianlabour.ca/canadas-un… #canlab #cdnpoli #ForwardTogether
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Big congrats to the workers at five Starbucks stores in Ontario who just ratified their first union contracts!
This is a great milestone! Solidarity with @SteelworkersCA and every worker organizing for better.
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The CLC supports the Trade Union of the Americas (TUCA) position condemning the coup in Bolivia and expressing solidarity with the Bolivian peoples, trade union and social organizations.
#Bolivia
General Secretary of TUCA, Rafael Freire, condemns the coup d'état in #Bolivia and calls for international solidarity towards the Bolivian people.
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CUPW and CLC issue joint statement in support of workers canadianlabour.ca/news/news-… #canlab #negos2018 #cdnpoli #cupw
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Congratulations to the @psac_afpc on getting a deal! PSAC members showed courage and tenacity over these past two weeks, no doubt they are happy to go back to work.
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Canada’s unions call for immediate federal action to uphold treaty rights of Mi’kmaq Fishers
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#canlab #cdnpoli
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Canada's unions welcome the #NDP's #elxn44 policy announcement on #Pharmacare. 3 million+ Canadians without coverage need it now. In Canada, you should only have to use your health card, not your credit card, to get the medicine you need #cdnpoli #canlab ctvnews.ca/politics/federal-…
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This is an important move by the NDP.
Scabs undermine collective bargaining, making it harder to negotiate fair deals. Every party should support this bill. #canlab #cdnpoli
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Happy to see the @NDP and @thejagmeetsingh tabling a motion on #pharmacare today. #cdnpoli canadianlabour.ca/news/news-…
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Pierre Poilievre was busy this year, fighting against the best interests of people in Canada. He wants you to believe he’s on your side, but let’s have a look at what he’s really been up to 🤔
Pierre Poilievre should be on everyone's naughty list.
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This coming #DayOfMourning we remember those who have been injured or who've lost their lives because of workplace violence and harassment. Add your voice dayofmourning.ca #NotPartoftheJob #canlab #cdnpoli
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For decades, Canada’s unions fought for anti-scab legislation. As of June 20, workers will finally be protected from replacement during strikes and lockouts.
Yesterday, we celebrated that victory with the workers and leaders who helped make it real. What a proud moment✊ #canlab
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Thanks to the first responders & many others assisting #FortMacFire. How you can help: vrl.ht/A7CC0
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We stand with all those fighting for their basic rights in the wake of this devastating decision from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Taking away peoples’ reproductive health rights is wrong.
And as @LizShuler says, will impact poor & racialized communities the most.
#cdnpoli #canlab
Today’s decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade is a devastating blow to working women and families across this country. We strongly believe that everyone should have control over their own bodies, including decisions over their personal reproductive health care.
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Why should 🇨🇦 ban scabs?
Scab labour:
- Undermines the right to strike
- Prolongs & intensifies labour disputes
- Escalates hostility on picket lines
It's time. Senators must pass Bill C-58 to ban scabs, protect workers & uphold the right to strike.
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Canada’s unions would like to congratulate the advocates who have been fighting for years to see $10 a day child care in BC. Today the provincial and federal govts announced real plans to make their vision a reality. #ChildCareBC @Child_Care_Now
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Did you know the Bank of Canada brought down its lending rate? 🤔
So why aren’t the big banks and credit card companies passing on those savings to those who need it? 😡
Write to them and ask them to do better. 👇🏾#covid19canada #canlab #cdnpoli
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Bill C-4 repeals the former Conservative government’s controversial anti-union bills C-377, C-525 #canlab #cdnpoli bit.ly/2t3muny
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Canada’s unions are opposed to any attempt by the federal government to introduce back-to-work legislation against the @psac_afpc members currently on strike.
#CanLab
Minister @MonaFortier, back-to-work legislation would be a misstep that would only aggravate the situation.
I encourage your government to continue negotiating with the @psac_afpc until a fair deal is reached for everyone.
#canlab
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We’re thrilled to see federal anti-scab legislation pass in the @SenateCA. Protecting workers from scabs in labour disputes is critical to ensuring free & fair collective bargaining. #canlab
Huge win! Canada finally has anti-scab legislation at the federal level! We’ve been fighting for this for decades. Anti-scab protection is long overdue and will go a long way to restoring balance at the bargaining table. 1/3
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Today we’re celebrating as Canada joins more than 50 other countries who have banned #asbestos. #banasbestos #cdnpoli #canlab
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“We should be demanding very significant wage increases now – not just to keep up with inflation. Don't believe the Bank of Canada or anyone else who says that you are making things worse by asking for more!” – @JimboStanford @CntrFutureWork
#CLC2023 #LiftingEveryoneUp #CanLab
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The pandemic has caused a surprising rebound for the unions — participation is now higher than it’s been in 15 years thestar.com/business/opinion… via @torontostar #LabourDay #ForwardTogether
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Manulife & Loblaws tried to limit access to crucial meds for profit instead of passing savings on to working families.
Clearly, big corporations are getting bolder as they try to boost profits at any expense. The solution? Universal public pharmacare. #PharmacareNow
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Canada’s unions call for immediate federal action to uphold treaty rights of Mi’kmaq Fishers : canadianlabour.ca/unions-cal…
#canlab #cdnpoli #MikmaqRights #Wearealltreatypeople
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Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with federal public service workers. Their message is clear: they won’t be taken for granted, they won’t fall further behind & they won’t back down.#CanLab
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This #LabourDay, unions are calling for #pharmacare for all Canadians. Add your voice. #cdnhealth #cdnpoli #canlab aplanforeveryone.ca
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"It is in all our interests that unions succeed in organizing the workplaces of the present and future...and that we as citizens retain a skeptical eye towards the further concentration of economic power in unaccountable private hands." theglobeandmail.com/opinion/… #canlab #cdnpoli
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This #IWD2018 Canadian women are done waiting for pay equity. It's time to value women's work, close the pay gap and make pay equity the law. Add your voice now donewaiting.ca #donewaiting #canfem #Cdnpoli #payequity #canlab #GenderPayGap #TimesUp #FairPay #MyFeminism
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Everyone has the right to work without fear of harassment or violence. On International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia we're celebrating 🇨🇦's ratification of a new global standard to end violence & harassment in the world of work, for all workers🌈
#IDAHOBIT2023
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Unions can play a big role in countering anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate by:
📝 educating members
🕊️ standing up for human rights
⛑️ defending health & safety measures
Together, we can keep our queer and trans colleagues safe.
#WorkersUnitedAgainstHate #CanLab
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This pride season, let's make it clear that 🇨🇦 ‘s unions stand against all forms of 2SLGBTQI+ phobia &violence.
It’s time we push back against the hate & celebrate with #Pride!
#Pride2023
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Today Canada’s unions join workers and unions across Canada to mourn the dead and fight for the living by calling for #SafeWorkNow.
#DayofMourning #April28 #CanLab canadianlabour.ca/canadas-un…
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Together we rise! Canada's unions standing proudly in solidarity with today's women's marches #womensmarchottawa #womensmarchTO & in countless other cities across North America #cdnwomen #canfem #canlab #WomensMarch2018
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Saddened by the passing of former CLC President Bob White, a tireless advocate for good jobs and fair trade #canlab cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/b…
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Raising the minimum wage is long overdue - thousands of workers will now have a little bit extra in their pockets to help afford the basics. That's why Canada's unions support #TimHortons workers.They deserve fairness - not punishment! #IStandWithTimHortonsWorkers #canlab #onpoli
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"Prisons around the world are becoming the asylums of the 21st century...we have to make a change." Mary Walsh on #mentalhealth #fairfuture
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Today, as #Pharmacare is officially introduced in the House of Commons, we recognize that we're here because of the work that unions and advocates has been doing for decades. We're so close, let's make it happen!
#Pharmacare #CDNpoli #CanLab
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#SistersinSpirit October 4 is a day to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people. Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with grieving families and communities. #MMIWG #SISVigils #donewaiting #canlab
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Decisions about your health should be between you and your doctor, not based on your ability to pay.
Programs like Pharmacare are going to put money back in people's pockets - despite what the #CPC leader wants you to believe.
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CLC Executive VP, @CLCVPSiobhan, was out with @psac_afpc members in Vancouver today. This is a coast-to-coast strike with coast-to-coast support. ✊🏻
#CanLab
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Under no circumstances will the right to strike be stripped away.
Not now, not ever. #NotStandingDown #canlab #onlab
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Thank you @JustinTrudeau for recommitting to repeal anti-worker bills #C377 and #C525. #canlab #cdnpoli
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We applaud Vancouver's decision to set minimum wage at $20.64. All workers deserve a #livingwage. #cdnpoli
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Taking their lead from NB, the SK government has now mandated outing children. Outing someone is dangerous and runs counter to the SK's plan that students feel "included, protected, and respected". Canada's unions stand against this mandate.
#SKpoli
Statement from SFL President Lori Johb:
ALT News release on SFL letterhead that reads "statement from SFL President Lori Johb: Outing children as part of a political gamble is violent and despicable."
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Canada’s unions are disappointed by the government’s failure to support the NDP motion that would implement #pharmacare. Millions of people are without benefits and can’t afford their medications, they need help now.
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A search must be conducted and the health and safety of workers must be prioritized in moving forward with search plans. The sooner the search begins, the sooner healing & closure can start.
#MMWIG #canlab
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No one should have to choose between their health and paying their bills. Thank you to @JustinTrudeau and @theJagmeetSingh for working together on this important policy. canadianlabour.ca/canadas-un…
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"This is not all women's problems to solve. . .up to men to address that behaviour with other men." cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/pr… #MeToo #canfem
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This #DayofMourning, Canada’s unions remember those who have been killed or injured on the job. That includes those who have suffered from workplace harassment and violence. That’s #NotPartOfTheJob. If you agree, add your voice today: dayofmourning.ca
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"Unions welcome the Canadian government’s rapid response in defense of Canadian workers as an important first step in protecting workers and communities who will be adversely affected by this misguided attack on Canadian industry." #canlab #cdnpoli canadianlabour.ca/news/news-…
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Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with Alberta’s striking health care workers – workers who've been on the front-lines through COVID are taking on the Kenney govt to stop cuts and privatization #ABhealth #FightBackAB #HandofOffOurHealthCare #canlab #ForwardTogether
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🚨New poll:
👉62% believe unions make life better
👉80% of young workers see barriers to organizing
👉70% want govt to remove barriers
Politicians must commit to protect & enhance workers' rights & crack down on union-busting employers.
#CanLab #CdnPoli
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Over 400 workers are in Ottawa prepping for the largest lobby day of its kind on the Hill tomorrow.
They will be calling on MPs to support universal, single-payer pharmacare, retirement security, $15 minimum wage and more. #CLCLobby2020 #canpoli #canlab
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Workers deserve to arrive home safely at the end of their workday. Even one death is too many – no worker should die from their job. In Canada in 2021, over 1,000 workers left for work and never came home. 1/3
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Canada's unions strongly urge Mr. Poilievre & his colleagues in the Conservative Party to stop using workers and their families as political pawns. Parliamentarians of all stripes must work together to pass Bill C-50 and Bill C-58. #SustainableJobs #AntiScab
This week, we've witnessed disappointing political games from @PierrePoilievre & the Conservatives. Their dirty procedural tactics are aimed at delaying, derailing & blocking crucial legislation designed to benefit workers across Canada. 🧵1/
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