United with the Front Lines

The North Bay and District Labour Council is a central labour body that combines the strength of hundreds of local unions representing 15,000 working people and their families. Its mandate is to organize and advocate on issues that are vital to working people throughout the region. We believe that unions are positive forces for democratic social change, and that by working together we can improve Canada for everyone.

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News

Canada’s unions call for stronger action on jobs and public services

November 4, 2025

OTTAWA—Today’s federal budget lands at a moment of deep uncertainty. Workers are facing rising prices,…

Canadian Labour Congress available for comment on Budget 2025

November 3, 2025

OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will take part in the federal…

Budget 2025 must create jobs by investing in people and infrastructure—not cuts and corporate giveaways

October 31, 2025

OTTAWA—As workers and communities face growing uncertainty from Trump’s trade war, inflation, and a rising…

Bruske on pre-budget measures: When government listens to workers, we see progress

October 27, 2025

OTTAWA—Canada’s unions welcome today’s pre-budget measures that recognize the essential role of workers in building…

Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

October 23, 2025

In response to the Prime Minister’s pre-budget address OTTAWA – Prime Minister Carney is right…

Canada’s unions put workers at the heart of NDP leadership race