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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We stand with Team Canada as it works toward a strong and fair agreement that benefits workers on both sides of the border. As these negotiations enter a critical stage, now is the time to stay united and make sure that whatever comes next delivers for workers. #cdnpoli

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Workers need a deal that protects good jobs, strengthens our economy and delivers real stability for workers and communities. Canada must hold firm on our interests and our red lines, while also having a clear plan to support workers and communities if tariffs come into effect.

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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

Workers don’t want their jobs or economic future traded away just to renew a flawed deal. Unions need to be at the table, because we know our industries, and we know what’s on the line.

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Across sectors, there was strong alignment: this review has to strengthen Canadian industries and working-class communities, not hollow them out.

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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

Solidarity with every Steelworker in the Soo. You deserved so much better. #cdnpoli

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Workers showed up through downturns. They kept production running. And now, while they’re losing their jobs, the CEO gets to keep his. It’s shameful. The Carney government must intervene to protect these jobs, through procurement, policy and action.

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Nine months later, they’ve been proven right. Now 1,000 families are left wondering how they’ll pay their mortgages and plan their futures — all because governments keep choosing shareholders over the people who actually built this company.

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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 · 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

From the Coast Guard College to dinner with the Cape Breton District Labour Council to a meet & greet with @claudiachenderns.bsky.social‬ and the NS NDP, it was inspiring to see so much solidarity and leadership rooted in community. Thanks for the warm welcome, Cape Breton!

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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

We need bold action on: • Good union jobs & fair wages • Truly affordable housing • Strong public services • Green jobs of the future • The cost of living crisis Workers are watching and holding the government accountable.

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Bea Bruske @clcpresident.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Just steps away: • I passed people unhoused, struggling with addiction, some in wheelchairs • I walked by The Bay, where 8,000 workers will lose their jobs on June 1 This is the real Canada so many are facing, and it demands urgent action.

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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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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

This isn’t a side issue. It’s the issue. While U.S.-style privatization creeps in, the debate consortium is giving political leaders a free pass to say nothing. That’s not journalism. That’s complicity.

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