Statement by Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with CUPE Ontario education workers in the face of Ford’s legislative attacks

November 1, 2022

Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement in support of Ontario’s education professionals’ rights to fair bargaining.

“The Ford government’s decision to introduce legislation to force the lowest-paid education workers back to work and refusal to negotiate is more proof that he is not on the side of workers. The Ford government has a long track record of trampling over workers’ rights. This is the third time this government has introduced legislation directly impacting workers.

“In the current affordability crisis, Ford and Lecce’s bill means these workers will have to decide between buying groceries or buying clothes for their children, causing 55,000 essential education workers further hardship on the brink of a recession. These frontline heroes have cared for, supported and helped our kids through the past two years. They deserve better.

“Ford’s legislative attack on workers is relentless. The Ontario government is well aware that this legislation is a direct violation of the rights of workers. Using the notwithstanding clause to rob workers of the right to free and fair collective bargaining is despicable. 

“Canada’s unions urge the Ford government to get back to the bargaining table and offer these workers the fair deal they deserve. We stand in solidarity with CUPE members ready to go on strike this Friday, in their battle for long overdue wage increases and better working conditions.”

-30-

To arrange an interview, please contact:
CLC Media Relations
media@clcctc.ca
613-526-7426

CLC President Bea Bruske available after U.S. – Canada trade talks in Washington, D.C.

February 12, 2025
Click to open the link

Another Attack on Canadian Workers: Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum

February 10, 2025
Click to open the link

CLC PRESIDENT BEA BRUSKE AVAILABLE TO SPEAK FOLLOWING TRUDEAU-TRUMP MEETING ON TRADE WAR

February 3, 2025
Click to open the link

Cut Off U.S. Energy and Resources Now: No Electricity, No Critical Minerals, No Oil and Gas 

February 1, 2025
Click to open the link

BHM 2025: Join Canada’s unions in advancing racial and economic justice for Black workers

February 1, 2025
Click to open the link

Canadian Labour Congress, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and United Steelworkers to address threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian jobs

January 29, 2025
Click to open the link

Statement from the Canadian Labour Congress: Standing united against U.S. tariff threats

January 17, 2025
Click to open the link