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2026 HDLC Activist Awards

March 26, 2026

The annual awards night is booked for June 25th at Marquis Gardens. Individual tickets will be…

Rana Plaza: 13 years on—remembering the workers, renewing the fight for safety

April 23, 2026

Every year on April 24, workers and trade unions in Bangladesh and around the world mark the…

Earth Day 2026: Workers Power Solutions for Our Planet

April 22, 2026

This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Our Power, Our Planet” – and workers have…

Day of Mourning 2026

April 7, 2026

A reminder that the HDLC will be organizing and hosting the annual ceremony for Day…

Canada’s unions stand in support and solidarity with trans and gender-diverse people

March 31, 2026

On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, Canada’s unions affirm our dedication to defend, celebrate and…

Statement from CLC President, Bea Bruske, on new NDP leader Avi Lewis

March 30, 2026

Winnipeg—Today, I met with NDP leader Avi Lewis to discuss the priorities of Canada’s unions…

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