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The Lanark and District Labour Council represents affiliated public and private unions in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Almonte, and area.

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Airport privatization would cost workers and passengers, CLC report warns

September 11, 2026
OTTAWA — Privatizing Canada’s airports would put upward pressure on the cost of flying and…
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CLC warns Labour Code report leaves door open to restrictions on the right to strike

September 10, 2026
OTTAWA—CLC President Bea Bruske issued the following statement: “The government’s What We Heard report reflects…
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Labour Day statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress: This Labour Day, workers are fighting for our jobs and our rights

September 7, 2026
OTTAWA — This Labour Day, Canada’s unions are standing up for workers’ jobs, livelihoods, and…
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Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award: Nominations are now open!

September 2, 2026
Every year, on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Labour…
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Canada’s unions back firm stand on trade, call for stronger worker supports and good union jobs

September 1, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and…
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CLC in Red Deer for Labour Day as trade war puts Alberta jobs at risk and workers’ rights under pressure

September 1, 2026
RED DEER — Canadian Labour Congress Executive Vice-President Siobhán Vipond will join workers, labour leaders,…
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