2160 delegates in the room on this final day at the 31st Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress in Winnipeg #CLC2026

Worker dies after tire ruptures at Kanata auto shop: Ottawa police Bit.ly/4wui8p0

2112 registered delegates here in Winnipeg as we start day 2 of the 31st Constitutional Convention

An amazing and inspiring morning here in Winnipeg at the start of the Canadian Labour Congress 31st Constitutional Convention #CLC2026

Packed room here in Winnipeg at the 2026 CLC Convention Labour Council caucus

An amazing turnout at today's (Tues May 5th) rally in front of the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus organized by CUPE 4000. Pictured Rob Gauthier, pres CUPE 4000 and Michael Hurley pres OCHU CUPE

On May 5, we recognize Red Dress Day, a national day of remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).

Work should never cost you your life or your mental health. Psychological injuries are real, preventable, and rising across workplaces. Today, we remember those we’ve lost and recommit to fighting for safer, healthier work for everyone. Read our full statement: canadianlabour.ca/day-of-mourn...

In case you may have missed this story - Multiple charges laid in assaults on Ottawa paramedics bit.ly/4dZPc1B

Cuts at Ottawa Hospital will hurt patients, Nurses' union warns bit.ly/4toyi1q

Today is Equal Pay Day in Ontario. Care workers keep everything running, yet most are women and are still paid less than they deserve. If we rely on care work to hold up our economy, it’s time to start investing in it like it matters. Take action: childcarenow.ca/keep-the-chi...

Private bus motion fails on tie vote at council bit.ly/3PQCFnf

Canada's unions stand in support and solidarity with trans and gender-diverse people bit.ly/4tnoEvK

Great turnout today at the noon hour rally organized by the Ontario Health Coalition outside the offices of @MarkJCarney constituency office in Ottawa. Pic of Michael MacIsaac CURC prez as well as Marlene Rivier & Lexie

Stores in Ottawa could be open for Family Day and Victoria Day bit.ly/40wpHgk

Crane operator on Parliament Hill helps hoist injured worker to ambulance bit.ly/3NBPpgw

If in Ottawa next Tuesday Feb 10th you may want to check out the Canadian Health Coalition Rally on Parliament Hill at 12:00pm - 'Canada's Public Health Care is Under Attack'

United Way to raise $1 million to end youth homelessness in Ottawa bit.ly/4rlcJ0f

Interesting story CBC Ottawa Sidelined public school trustees ponder city council runs bit.ly/4pJcxXB

Perley Health set to eliminate more than 50 positions, including health workers bit.ly/4qb0SSb

The (CUPW) National Executive Board (NEB) has voted to accept tentative agreements with Canada Post for both postal bargaining units and recommend that members vote YES. bit.ly/3LffAIH

Crown appeals verdict for supervisor in 2023 fatal hedge trimming incident bit.ly/4pOuEMw

In just over a week, three workers were killed on the job. This must not be normalized or accepted. Workplace deaths are preventable, & every worker, in every job, deserves to be safe. It’s time for real accountability. Canada must #EnforceWestray & hold employers responsible.

Today, we honour the 14 women whose lives were stolen at l’École Polytechnique. Their memory calls us to confront the violence that still impacts women and gender-diverse workers every day and to demand better. #EndGBV #16Days

More Than 800 Workers at OEM Remanufacturing Vote To Join IUOE 955 In Largest Move Away From CLAC in Canadian History bit.ly/48Q7MWI

Too many workers, especially women and gender-diverse people, face violence and harassment on the job. If you’ve ever felt unsafe or witnessed it, we want to hear from you. #16Days #RiseUp Take our survey: canadianlabour.ca/respect-at-w...

Great to see @ottawalabour.bsky.social Recording Secretary and USW 9597 member David Meinzinger along with @seiulocal1.bsky.social member Elma Lozano meet with @markgerretsen.bsky.social at the @canadianlabour.bsky.social lobby day on Parliament Hill earlier this week.

…and we’re off as the 18th Biennial Convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour Labour Council caucus gets together last night. It also heard from candidates running for the 3 officer positions. #weareone OFL2025

Supervisor found not guilty in 2023 hedge-trimming death bit.ly/3WTYwdE

Bruske on pre-budget measures: When government listens to workers, we see progress bit.ly/3L7Kh2g

Canada's unions put workers at the heart of NDP leadership race bit.ly/475q8Ct

Ontario full-time college support staff reach tentative agreement after nearly five weeks of strike action bit.ly/47a6eFi

Liam Johnston died on the job at 27. His loved ones want to see change and accountability bit.ly/4nNA3Cl

In case you may have missed this notice from CUPW - Strike Action Update: Shift to Rotating Strikes bit.ly/4qiTWTM

Striking support staff block vehicle entrances to Algonquin College bit.ly/42UuTMx

If in Ottawa today and you have a bit of free time why not stop in to the OPSEU 416 picket line(s) set up at Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Avenue

An amazing show of solidarity today on the lawn of Parliament Hill as workers came together to show support for CUPW and send a message to the government of Canada and Canada Post that workers united will never be defeated.

Amazing turnout this afternoon on Parliament Hill as people came together on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Progress on trade in Canada must reflect a commitment to Indigenous rights bit.ly/3KqDCQh

Sad news. Leo Gerard, former international Steelworkers president, has died bit.ly/4pyBCFF

An incredible show of support in Ottawa this afternoon @AlgonquinColleg at the Solidarity Day of Action with College full-time support workers.

Man dies in workplace incident in Ottawa's east end bit.ly/3K2g981

Trial of man charged in workplace death in Manotick gets underway at Ottawa courthouse bit.ly/3VjJm0w

We were out early this morning visiting folks on the picket line @AlgonquinColleg An incredible display of solidarity amongst @OPSEU 416 members and supporters. The line(s) is set up there from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday.

Eastway owner charged with negligence causing death in explosion that killed 6 bit.ly/46jd372

In case you may have missed this - Support staff at Algonquin College, other Ontario colleges begin strike action bit.ly/4pkd6YH

ATU Local 279 Ratifies New Collective Agreement with the City of Ottawa bit.ly/47yWWo8

Air Canada flight attendants massively reject wage offer, union says bit.ly/3JN8LND

In case you may have missed this recent Ottawa Citizen story with the headline School trustees are essential voices in education. Leave them alone bit.ly/4835Zh8