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Bea Bruske

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President @CanadianLabour Advocating for workers across Canada. Mom, dog-lover, proud former grocery clerk, fighting for fairness for all workers. workerstogether.ca

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
As trade unionists, we know what it takes to win at the negotiating table against a powerful counterpart. It takes strength, clarity, unity. It means knowing your bottom line, understanding your leverage and potentially using it. Sometimes it means walking away from a bad deal.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Yesterday, we lost a great friend of the labour movement, Geraldine McGuire. Through her work as CUPE national’s secretary-treasurer and former CUPE BC president, she fought tirelessly for workers, equality and justice. Her leadership and solidarity will be deeply missed.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Canadian labour has lost a remarkable leader. Sister Stephanie Smith was a fierce champion for workers who led with humility, integrity, and compassion. I'm proud to have called her a sister. My heartfelt condolences to her loved ones and our labour family. www.bcgeu.ca/media_releas...
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MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU mourns the passing of former president Stephanie Smith
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 07, 2026  BCGEU mourns the passing of former president Stephanie Smith  BURNABY, B.C. - The BCGEU is mourning the loss of former president Stephanie Smith, who passed away M...
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🚫 Our health care is NOT for sale. Last week in my hometown of Winnipeg, 2,000+ union activists at #CLC2026 sent a message to Danielle Smith: no two-tier, American-style health care in 🇨🇦 We are united & ready to defend universal public health care for everyone. canadianlabour.ca/canadas-unio...
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Canada’s unions ready to fight to protect public health care in Alberta | Canadian Labour Congress
WINNIPEG, MB — More than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress passed an emergency resolution to send a clear message to Premier Danielle Smith: No two-tier, American-style health care in…
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
There’s no place like Winnipeg, my hometown, and a city built on worker power. I’m proud to welcome thousands of workers, leaders, and delegates here for our 31st Constitutional Convention as we continue building what comes next.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Heartbroken by the devastating tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. Our hearts are with the families, loved ones, and the entire community grieving this unimaginable loss. Thank you to the first responders and frontline workers who are on the ground during this horrific time.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
No more blank cheques for corporations. No more bad trade deals. No deal is better than a bad deal. Workers deserve an economy built with them, not behind closed doors.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Aviation safety isn’t a political bargaining chip. Using certification to score political points puts workers’ jobs and public safety at risk on both sides of the border. Decisions about safety belong to experts, not politicians.
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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Canada can’t afford international trade decisions that leave workers paying the price. Decisions that affect jobs, supply chains, and our industrial future must be grounded in fairness, accountability, and long-term economic resilience. Our statement: canadianlabour.ca/statement-on...
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Statement – On the Canada–China Strategic Partnership | Canadian Labour Congress
Today’s announcement of a new strategic partnership between the Government of Canada and the People’s Republic of China represents a sharp and concerning shift in Canada’s trade and industrial strateg...
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Today, I met with Minister LeBlanc alongside trade union leaders from across the country ahead of the 2026 CUSMA review. We came together because workers have a lot at stake in these decisions.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We stand with the people of Minnesota and the American labour movement in voicing our outrage against the killing of a young woman by ICE. Workers standing up for one another includes fighting to defend the rights of immigrant workers and their families. An injury to one is an injury to all.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Individuals living with a disability deserve to live in dignity. Achieving that requires a a disability benefit that makes it possible. Even more so, workers want pathways to meaningful employment with a fair wage. Let’s not focus on this issue only one day per year.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
This is outrageous. Algoma Steel took public money, our money, and paid workers back with pink slips. When I was in Sault Ste. Marie earlier this year, workers and USW leaders warned this exact thing would happen without real job protections.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Today, I’ll be joining hundreds of workers on Parliament Hill for #CLCLobby Day. We’re bringing big energy and bold ideas to every meeting. When workers unite, change follows. Let’s show the power of our movement.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Bill 9 is cruelty disguised as policy. Using the notwithstanding clause to block gender-affirming care for trans Albertans during Trans Week of Awareness is a disgrace.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
CFL players are workers — covered by a collective agreement, but not by workers’ comp. With a 100% injury rate & avg career of just 3.5 years, that’s unacceptable. Grateful to meet the Canadian Football League Players Association's leaders today to talk change. 🏈 #CFL #canlab
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Even the Bank knows it can't fix affordability on its own. Today's rate cut is a step in the right direction, but workers need action from the federal government: stop the cuts and start investing in people.
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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
It’s a wrap! Union leaders gathered in Ottawa to strategize as workers face rising costs, a housing crisis, strained public services, and trade tensions. Canada’s unions are calling for urgent action to protect jobs, strengthen the economy, and support families.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Grateful to Martin Moen, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of International Trade, for joining us to discuss the escalating trade war. Workers and communities are paying the price, and we need action to protect Canadian jobs and industries.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
It was an honour to share the stage with such incredible leaders. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to fighting for working people ✊
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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 · 07/10/2025
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 · 17/09/2025
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 · 30/07/2025
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. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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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 · 11/07/2025
Appeasement doesn’t work. We need to get our elbows up again and fight back against Trump’s attacks. #canlab #cdnpoli canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
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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 · 17/06/2025
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 · 13/06/2025
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. canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
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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 · 12/06/2025
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 · 09/06/2025
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
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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 · 04/06/2025
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 · 03/06/2025
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 · 30/05/2025
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...
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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 · 27/05/2025
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 · 02/05/2025
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 · 29/04/2025
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 · 29/04/2025
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. canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
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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 · 28/04/2025
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 canadianlabour.ca/day-of-mourn...
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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 · 14/04/2025
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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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Honoured to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal, nominated by United Way Centraide Canada. For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of fighting for workers, fairness, and stronger communities. This recognition is a reflection of the power of collective action. Thank you ❤️
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
We represent millions of workers across the border and we are united against Trump’s attacks. These tariffs will harm working people in both Canada and the U.S. We won’t let workers be the victims of his economic war. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs
Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
The U.S. tariffs put jobs and entire communities at risk, on both sides of the border. Yesterday, Canadian and American labour leaders met with premiers, led by Wab Kinew, David Eby and P.J. Akeeagok to chart a path forward.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
As he speaks to Donald Trump, the Prime Minister should know that the entire country wants him to stand strong against this bully. Workers expect a clear defence of our jobs and our country, we will cut off American access to our energy and resources if Trump starts his trade war #cdnpoli
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
🧵 We stand in support of the federal government’s action in response to Trump’s tarrifs. More must be done, and workers are ready to fight back. #workerstogether
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs attack Canadian workers & our economy. With 2.4M jobs tied to U.S. trade, entire industries & communities are at risk. But Canada’s unions know how to fight back. 👇 canadianlabour.ca/cut-off-u-s-...
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Cut Off U.S. Energy and Resources Now: No Electricity, No Critical Minerals, No Oil and Gas  | Canadian Labour Congress
WINNIPEG – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement today:  Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers and our economy. With 2.4 mil...
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Thank you to @uswmetallos.bsky.social, @jagmeetsingh.ca, and every worker who stood with us in Sault Ste. Marie today. We will not be intimidated. We will not back down. We stand united against Trump's reckless threats—because workers deserve nothing less. #Solidarity
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Amazon shutting down operations in QC is a gross act of corporate union-busting and an attack on workers fighting for fair pay and safety. It is clear: We need stronger labour laws to stop corporate bullying. www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
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Amazon is 'union busting': Canadian Labour Congress president
Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske says Amazon's decision to leave Quebec is 'union busting' and 'corporate greed.'
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Spoke with the Prime Minister today about the importance of standing united against Trump’s tariff threats. Workers want Canada to show strength and defend jobs.
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
While wealthy corporations rake in profits and Conservatives vote against affordability, working people are coming together to demand fairness. Workers deserve a better deal—help make it happen: workerstogether.ca 💪 #WorkersTogether #CDNpoli
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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
🌟 New to Bluesky! 🌟 I’m Bea Bruske, President of @canadianlabour.bsky.social, here to fight for a better deal for millions of workers across Canada.
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