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The Hamilton and District Labour Council is the voice of working people in Hamilton. By pursuing jobs, peace and security, we seek to build a community that values human dignity and basic fairness.

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Labour Day 2025

July 23, 2025

For all information about Labour Day 2025, please click on our working document for the…

Statement from Bea Bruske on Carney’s plan to remove U.S. counter-tariffs

August 22, 2025

Canada’s unions refuse to accept punishing tariffs on our critical export industries as the “new…

CUPE flight attendants prove bargaining, not Carney’s Section 107, delivers deals

August 19, 2025

OTTAWA – Air Canada flight attendants, members of CUPE, have delivered a decisive blow to…

CANADA’S LABOUR MOVEMENT STANDS UNITED AGAINST GOVERNMENT VIOLATION OF WORKERS’ RIGHTS

August 18, 2025

Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, following an emergency meeting of…

Statement from Bea Bruske: Trump’s 35% Tariffs Demand a Bold Response

July 31, 2025

We are once again facing a direct economic assault on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald…

Canada’s unions applaud recognition of Palestinian statehood and urge further action to end the crisis in Gaza

July 31, 2025

Open Letter from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, to Prime Minister Mark…

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