In their Earth Day 2026 messages, both the AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) are reinforcing a shared priority: the transition to a greener economy must be built by - and for - working people.
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Following several months in the interest arbitration process, WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 has secured a favourable decision, resulting in a new collective bargaining agreement covering the 2024–2027 term.
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Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) President, Rebecca Caron attended Ontario Tech University Capstone event on April 13, where she delivered congratulatory remarks to celebrate the achievements of graduating students - the members of our future.
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April 28th marks the National Day of Mourning to honour Canadian workers who lost their lives or were injured or made sick while working.
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Effective April 1st, minimum wage for federal sector workers in Canada increased to $18.15 per hour, reflecting a 2.1% inflation adjustment for 2025.
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On Trans Day of Visibility 2026 (March 31), Canada’s unions affirmed their dedication to defend, celebrate and honour trans and gender-diverse people.
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Southeastern Area Vice President/IFPTE Local 70 President, Amy Chin-Lai, was one of several panelists at the first-ever AFL-CIO Technology Institute’s national policy summit on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on workers.
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Manitoba’s 2026 budget commitments to building and renewing critical infrastructure through Manitoba Jobs Agreements is good news for Manitoba workers and higher wages, and bad news for out-of-province license plates on job sites.
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Longtime SUP activist and leader, Tracy Miller, was profiled this week by the AFL-CIO blog recognizing Union Sisters making history across the labor movement.
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The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues and You, designed to deepen workers’ understanding of the issues shaping our lives, our unions, and the broader labour movement.
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Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) members, Jazmin Evers and Alika Hendricks, attended the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meetings at the United Nations in New York during their annual session at the United Nations in New York from March 9th to the 16th.
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The Government of Canada has announced the creation of a new Tripartite Advisory Council to provide advice on federal labour policy and emerging workplace issues.
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Manitoba became the first Canadian province to require employers to make menstrual products available to workers at no cost while on the job.
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Members of the Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 were proud to attend the Toronto & York Region Labour Council’s Lunar New Year Banquet on March 6, hosted by the Chinese Workers Network.
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Marking International Women’s Day, the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) President Rebecca Caron joined a distinguished virtual panel organized by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) earlier this week.
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In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD), the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hosting a powerful conversation on how union women are defending pay equity, health and safety, collective bargaining, and human rights at this year’s UN Commission on the Status of Women.
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IFPTE members from TEAM/IFPTE Local 161, and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162, along with guests from the Regina Civic Middle Management Association (RCMMA), gathered this week in Winnipeg for a full day of discussion and action at the 2026 IFPTE Professional Workers Symposium.
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Join the Winnipeg Labour Council, Manitoba Federation of Labour, and the Canadian Labour Congress to celebrate International Women’s Day with a pancake breakfast and silent auction on March 9 in the Union Centre Auditorium.
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Applications for the Canadian Labour Congress’ Labour College of Canada leadership certificate program are open until March 16.
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On March 6, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is celebrating International Women’s Day with women from across Ontario at a hybrid craft‑in rooted in the long tradition of women gathering to create, strategize, and build power together.
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