
SOUND OFF: Labour Day 2023 – Canada’s unions lift everyone up
As communities across the country will mark Labour Day by celebrating workers and their contributions, Canada’s unions are highlighting the important role unions play in making life better for everyone.
Unions have a long track record of winning for all workers. Thanks to unions, workers benefit from things like occupational health and safety laws, new investments in healthcare, commitments for ten-dollar-a-day childcare programs in all provinces and pension protections for workers whose employer goes bankrupt.
“These are just a few concrete examples of things we’ve won for workers, whether they’re unionized or not, Unions are an undeniable force for positive change, and the benefits of union representation cannot be overstated. We believe all workers, in all sectors, across Canada deserve good union jobs with decent pay and benefits,” said Lois Rugg, President of the Kamloops and District Labour Council.
Today, about one third of Canada’s workforce is represented by a union, and the gains they made have improved the lives of every worker in this country.