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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 2026

June 30, 2026

For all of the most up-to-date information about Labour Day, please click this link to…

Bill C-39 would give Canadian government broadest strike intervention powers in G7

September 27, 2026

OTTAWA — If passed, Bill C-39 would give the Canadian government broader unilateral power to…

Employers cheer Bill C-39 restrictions on the right to strike

September 25, 2026

OTTAWA — Employer groups are welcoming Bill C-39’s new powers to end legal strikes. Canada’s…

Take a stand and Rise Up! for Gender Justice with Canada’s Unions

September 24, 2026

Statement from Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice President, to mark Gender Equality Week 2026: Across Canada,…

Canada’s unions united against new restrictions on the right to strike

September 22, 2026

OTTAWA — Canada’s unions are united in calling on the federal government to remove new…

Canadian Labour Congress to hold press conference on Canada Labour Code changes

September 21, 2026

OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske will hold a press conference Tuesday to…

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Care Fare Public Transit Petition

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