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

Labour Day Op Ed: It’s Time for a Better Deal for Workers

September 5, 2024
Canada is at a crossroads. We can continue down a path where workers grapple with…
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Statement on the conclusion of the Confidence and Supply Agreement

September 4, 2024
The President of the Canadian Labour Congress, Bea Bruske, issued the following statement in reaction…
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On Labour Day, Canada’s unions launch national campaign demanding a better deal for all workers

September 2, 2024
OTTAWA – This Labour Day, Canada’s unions are launching “Workers Together: For a better deal,”…
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Pro-worker momentum at the DNC spells trouble for Poilievre as well as Trump 

August 22, 2024
By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in National Newswatch  Donald…
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Protecting Canada’s EV Opportunities 

June 24, 2024
Ottawa, ON – Leveraging the power of Canada’s skilled workforce with the right decisions, we…
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Labour celebrating historic wins – but the fight is not over

June 21, 2024
Bruske: This parliamentary session was a historic triumph for the labour movement – but we…
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