Bea Bruske
@clcpresident.bsky.social
President @CanadianLabour
Advocating for workers across Canada.
Mom, dog-lover, proud former grocery clerk, fighting for fairness for all workers. https://workerstogether.ca/
Advocating for workers across Canada.
Mom, dog-lover, proud former grocery clerk, fighting for fairness for all workers. https://workerstogether.ca/
CFL players are workers — covered by a collective agreement, but not by workers’ comp. With a 100% injury rate & avg career of just 3.5 years, that’s unacceptable.
Grateful to meet the Canadian Football League Players Association's leaders today to talk change. 🏈 #CFL #canlab
Grateful to meet the Canadian Football League Players Association's leaders today to talk change. 🏈 #CFL #canlab
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Even the Bank knows it can't fix affordability on its own.
Today's rate cut is a step in the right direction, but workers need action from the federal government: stop the cuts and start investing in people.
Today's rate cut is a step in the right direction, but workers need action from the federal government: stop the cuts and start investing in people.
October 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Even the Bank knows it can't fix affordability on its own.
Today's rate cut is a step in the right direction, but workers need action from the federal government: stop the cuts and start investing in people.
Today's rate cut is a step in the right direction, but workers need action from the federal government: stop the cuts and start investing in people.
Reposted by Bea Bruske
It’s a wrap!
Union leaders gathered in Ottawa to strategize as workers face rising costs, a housing crisis, strained public services, and trade tensions.
Canada’s unions are calling for urgent action to protect jobs, strengthen the economy, and support families.
Union leaders gathered in Ottawa to strategize as workers face rising costs, a housing crisis, strained public services, and trade tensions.
Canada’s unions are calling for urgent action to protect jobs, strengthen the economy, and support families.
October 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It’s a wrap!
Union leaders gathered in Ottawa to strategize as workers face rising costs, a housing crisis, strained public services, and trade tensions.
Canada’s unions are calling for urgent action to protect jobs, strengthen the economy, and support families.
Union leaders gathered in Ottawa to strategize as workers face rising costs, a housing crisis, strained public services, and trade tensions.
Canada’s unions are calling for urgent action to protect jobs, strengthen the economy, and support families.
Grateful to Martin Moen, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of International Trade, for joining us to discuss the escalating trade war.
Workers and communities are paying the price, and we need action to protect Canadian jobs and industries.
Workers and communities are paying the price, and we need action to protect Canadian jobs and industries.
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Grateful to Martin Moen, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of International Trade, for joining us to discuss the escalating trade war.
Workers and communities are paying the price, and we need action to protect Canadian jobs and industries.
Workers and communities are paying the price, and we need action to protect Canadian jobs and industries.
It was an honour to share the stage with such incredible leaders. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to fighting for working people ✊
What a night!
Over 2,500 registered, watch parties were hosted across Canada, and 180 people cheered live in Ottawa for our
@ndp.ca Leadership Forum.
Rebuilding starts with workers. Let’s keep pushing for a party that puts people first. #WorkersTogether
Over 2,500 registered, watch parties were hosted across Canada, and 180 people cheered live in Ottawa for our
@ndp.ca Leadership Forum.
Rebuilding starts with workers. Let’s keep pushing for a party that puts people first. #WorkersTogether
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It was an honour to share the stage with such incredible leaders. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to fighting for working people ✊
Energizing to see 2,000+ CUPE delegates yesterday!
Strong debate, engaged members, and a deep commitment to political action on full display.
Thank you to @cupescfp.bsky.social's Mark Hancock, @candacerennick.bsky.social, the CUPE team, and the flight attendants for your courage.
Strong debate, engaged members, and a deep commitment to political action on full display.
Thank you to @cupescfp.bsky.social's Mark Hancock, @candacerennick.bsky.social, the CUPE team, and the flight attendants for your courage.
October 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Energizing to see 2,000+ CUPE delegates yesterday!
Strong debate, engaged members, and a deep commitment to political action on full display.
Thank you to @cupescfp.bsky.social's Mark Hancock, @candacerennick.bsky.social, the CUPE team, and the flight attendants for your courage.
Strong debate, engaged members, and a deep commitment to political action on full display.
Thank you to @cupescfp.bsky.social's Mark Hancock, @candacerennick.bsky.social, the CUPE team, and the flight attendants for your courage.
Workers deserve respect.
Workers deserve a voice.
Workers deserve the right to strike.
Proud to stand with @cupescfp.bsky.social workers and @ndp.ca caucus members today in support of Bill C-247, to remove Section 107 from the Canada Labour Code once and for all. #canlab
Workers deserve a voice.
Workers deserve the right to strike.
Proud to stand with @cupescfp.bsky.social workers and @ndp.ca caucus members today in support of Bill C-247, to remove Section 107 from the Canada Labour Code once and for all. #canlab
October 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Workers deserve respect.
Workers deserve a voice.
Workers deserve the right to strike.
Proud to stand with @cupescfp.bsky.social workers and @ndp.ca caucus members today in support of Bill C-247, to remove Section 107 from the Canada Labour Code once and for all. #canlab
Workers deserve a voice.
Workers deserve the right to strike.
Proud to stand with @cupescfp.bsky.social workers and @ndp.ca caucus members today in support of Bill C-247, to remove Section 107 from the Canada Labour Code once and for all. #canlab
The Bank of Canada cut interest rates today. That’s a step, but it’s not enough. Lower rates won’t fix a broken economy. Workers need affordable homes, good jobs, and strong public services. #cdnpoli
September 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Bank of Canada cut interest rates today. That’s a step, but it’s not enough. Lower rates won’t fix a broken economy. Workers need affordable homes, good jobs, and strong public services. #cdnpoli
BC Ferries is taxpayer-funded—so why are shipbuilding contracts going to China?
The PM was loud and clear: “Build, baby, build.” “Buy Canadian.”
@anitaanand.bsky.social: One Canadian economy means ferries built in Canada, by Canadian workers.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
The PM was loud and clear: “Build, baby, build.” “Buy Canadian.”
@anitaanand.bsky.social: One Canadian economy means ferries built in Canada, by Canadian workers.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships
BC Ferries announced in June plans to purchase four ships built by a Chinese state-owned company, with help from a Canada Infrastructure Bank loan. Now, MPs are calling on Ministers Gregor Robertson a...
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July 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
BC Ferries is taxpayer-funded—so why are shipbuilding contracts going to China?
The PM was loud and clear: “Build, baby, build.” “Buy Canadian.”
@anitaanand.bsky.social: One Canadian economy means ferries built in Canada, by Canadian workers.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
The PM was loud and clear: “Build, baby, build.” “Buy Canadian.”
@anitaanand.bsky.social: One Canadian economy means ferries built in Canada, by Canadian workers.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Appeasement doesn’t work. We need to get our elbows up again and fight back against Trump’s attacks. #canlab #cdnpoli
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
Statement from Bea Bruske: Trump’s 35% Tariffs Demand a Bold Response | Canadian Labour Congress
We are once again facing a direct economic assault on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald Trump’s announcement of 35% tariffs on our goods coming into force on August 1st is a calculated attack—an…
canadianlabour.ca
July 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Appeasement doesn’t work. We need to get our elbows up again and fight back against Trump’s attacks. #canlab #cdnpoli
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
Thank you @nupge.bsky.social for the weekend invite to your energy filled Tri-annual convention! So many great labour activists from all across Canada—all ready to debate the biggest issues facing workers today! #canlab
June 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Thank you @nupge.bsky.social for the weekend invite to your energy filled Tri-annual convention! So many great labour activists from all across Canada—all ready to debate the biggest issues facing workers today! #canlab
Workers are under constant stress, made worse by Trump’s reckless tariffs.
Now the federal gov’t is hosting the #G7 Summit and rolling out the red carpet for him? It’s a slap in the face.
Working people need leadership that invests in people, not bullies.
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
Now the federal gov’t is hosting the #G7 Summit and rolling out the red carpet for him? It’s a slap in the face.
Working people need leadership that invests in people, not bullies.
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the G7 Summit | Canadian Labour Congress
From Kitimat to Selkirk, Sault Ste. Marie to Alma, and now Hamilton—workers across Canada are bracing for the next round of layoffs. Entire industries are being hollowed out. Families are living in a ...
canadianlabour.ca
June 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Workers are under constant stress, made worse by Trump’s reckless tariffs.
Now the federal gov’t is hosting the #G7 Summit and rolling out the red carpet for him? It’s a slap in the face.
Working people need leadership that invests in people, not bullies.
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
Now the federal gov’t is hosting the #G7 Summit and rolling out the red carpet for him? It’s a slap in the face.
Working people need leadership that invests in people, not bullies.
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
What a day on Cape Breton!
Yesterday, I attended the 100th anniversary of William Davis’s murder—killed for standing up for workers’ rights. A powerful reminder that every labour victory is built on sacrifice. We carry that fight forward. Always. #DavisDay
Yesterday, I attended the 100th anniversary of William Davis’s murder—killed for standing up for workers’ rights. A powerful reminder that every labour victory is built on sacrifice. We carry that fight forward. Always. #DavisDay
June 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
What a day on Cape Breton!
Yesterday, I attended the 100th anniversary of William Davis’s murder—killed for standing up for workers’ rights. A powerful reminder that every labour victory is built on sacrifice. We carry that fight forward. Always. #DavisDay
Yesterday, I attended the 100th anniversary of William Davis’s murder—killed for standing up for workers’ rights. A powerful reminder that every labour victory is built on sacrifice. We carry that fight forward. Always. #DavisDay
ICE violently arrested @seiuca.bsky.social's David Huerta for doing what union leaders do best: standing in solidarity. This is an attack on civil liberties and the labour movement. We echo the @aflcio.org and demand his immediate release. #FreeDavidHuerta
AFL-CIO Demands Immediate Release of SEIU California President David Huerta | AFL-CIO
Following the unlawful arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta by ICE agents, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond issued the following statement:
aflcio.org
June 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
ICE violently arrested @seiuca.bsky.social's David Huerta for doing what union leaders do best: standing in solidarity. This is an attack on civil liberties and the labour movement. We echo the @aflcio.org and demand his immediate release. #FreeDavidHuerta
Thank you to Linda Silas (@cfnupresident.bsky.social) for having me at @cfnu.bsky.social's convention.
Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.
Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. Solidarity! 💪🩺
Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.
Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. Solidarity! 💪🩺
June 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Thank you to Linda Silas (@cfnupresident.bsky.social) for having me at @cfnu.bsky.social's convention.
Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.
Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. Solidarity! 💪🩺
Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.
Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. Solidarity! 💪🩺
Thank you to the incredible Linda Silas (@cfnupresident.bsky.social) for having me at @cfnu.bsky.social's convention.
Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.
Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. 🩺
Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.
Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. 🩺
June 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thank you to the incredible Linda Silas (@cfnupresident.bsky.social) for having me at @cfnu.bsky.social's convention.
Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.
Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. 🩺
Amazing to see 1,200 nurses from across Canada organizing for fair wages, safe staffing, and strong public health care.
Workers' conditions are patient care conditions. 🩺
I was glad to chat with Senator Andrew Cardozo to talk about something too often left out of big political conversations: workers.
We dug into the Canada–U.S. relationship and what it really means for the people holding up our economy.
Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdz...
We dug into the Canada–U.S. relationship and what it really means for the people holding up our economy.
Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdz...
Chats on Canada/US Episode 7: Bea Bruske
This is the seventh episode in a series of Chats on Canada/US with a focus on current trade and diplomatic issues, with a series of experts and practitioners...
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May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I was glad to chat with Senator Andrew Cardozo to talk about something too often left out of big political conversations: workers.
We dug into the Canada–U.S. relationship and what it really means for the people holding up our economy.
Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdz...
We dug into the Canada–U.S. relationship and what it really means for the people holding up our economy.
Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwdz...
It was an honour to be invited to the opening of Canada’s Parliament and to meet King Charles III. A rare opportunity and a moment full of ceremony and history. But just steps away, along Rideau Street in Ottawa, I saw a very different reality that we can’t ignore.
May 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It was an honour to be invited to the opening of Canada’s Parliament and to meet King Charles III. A rare opportunity and a moment full of ceremony and history. But just steps away, along Rideau Street in Ottawa, I saw a very different reality that we can’t ignore.
Didn’t think I’d be spending May Day at the Economic Club of Canada, but I’m glad I did.
Because in this moment of global volatility, labour and business must stand together and demand better from the government.
Let’s build a Canada that’s strong, stable, and unstoppable.
Because in this moment of global volatility, labour and business must stand together and demand better from the government.
Let’s build a Canada that’s strong, stable, and unstoppable.
May 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Didn’t think I’d be spending May Day at the Economic Club of Canada, but I’m glad I did.
Because in this moment of global volatility, labour and business must stand together and demand better from the government.
Let’s build a Canada that’s strong, stable, and unstoppable.
Because in this moment of global volatility, labour and business must stand together and demand better from the government.
Let’s build a Canada that’s strong, stable, and unstoppable.
Today, we celebrate @jagmeetsingh.ca, an extraordinary, principled leader and tireless champion for working people.
Your leadership changed lives and your legacy will live on for generations.✊🧡
Your leadership changed lives and your legacy will live on for generations.✊🧡
April 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today, we celebrate @jagmeetsingh.ca, an extraordinary, principled leader and tireless champion for working people.
Your leadership changed lives and your legacy will live on for generations.✊🧡
Your leadership changed lives and your legacy will live on for generations.✊🧡
Congratulations to Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social on last night’s election victory. Canadians chose to uphold the values that define us—strong public services like health care, reliable union jobs, and the belief that neighbours look out for one another.
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the federal election results | Canadian Labour Congress
Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on last night’s election victory. Canadians with a diversity of political views have delivered a clear message: they have rejected Pierre Poilievre’s Amer...
canadianlabour.ca
April 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Congratulations to Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social on last night’s election victory. Canadians chose to uphold the values that define us—strong public services like health care, reliable union jobs, and the belief that neighbours look out for one another.
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
canadianlabour.ca/statement-fr...
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On this Day of Mourning, we’re fighting for the living, demanding better protections for workers and electing politicians who put workers’ interests first. Work should never cost you your life or your health. #DOM2025
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canadianlabour.ca/day-of-mourn...
Day of Mourning: Workers’ safety and wellbeing must be a top priority | Canadian Labour Congress
Every year on April 28, workers in Canada mark the National Day of Mourning, a solemn day to remember and honour workers who have been injured, made ill, or lost their lives because of their job. Toda...
canadianlabour.ca
April 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On this Day of Mourning, we’re fighting for the living, demanding better protections for workers and electing politicians who put workers’ interests first. Work should never cost you your life or your health. #DOM2025
canadianlabour.ca/day-of-mourn...
canadianlabour.ca/day-of-mourn...
The debate consortium has cut health care from the leaders’ debate.
It’s a staggering disservice to Canadians—and proof they’re out of touch. Health care is a top priority across the country. Cutting it out is indefensible. #cdnpoli #Debates2025
It’s a staggering disservice to Canadians—and proof they’re out of touch. Health care is a top priority across the country. Cutting it out is indefensible. #cdnpoli #Debates2025
April 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The debate consortium has cut health care from the leaders’ debate.
It’s a staggering disservice to Canadians—and proof they’re out of touch. Health care is a top priority across the country. Cutting it out is indefensible. #cdnpoli #Debates2025
It’s a staggering disservice to Canadians—and proof they’re out of touch. Health care is a top priority across the country. Cutting it out is indefensible. #cdnpoli #Debates2025
Honoured to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal, nominated by United Way Centraide Canada.
For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of fighting for workers, fairness, and stronger communities. This recognition is a reflection of the power of collective action.
Thank you ❤️
For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of fighting for workers, fairness, and stronger communities. This recognition is a reflection of the power of collective action.
Thank you ❤️
April 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Honoured to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal, nominated by United Way Centraide Canada.
For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of fighting for workers, fairness, and stronger communities. This recognition is a reflection of the power of collective action.
Thank you ❤️
For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of fighting for workers, fairness, and stronger communities. This recognition is a reflection of the power of collective action.
Thank you ❤️
We represent millions of workers across the border and we are united against Trump’s attacks.
These tariffs will harm working people in both Canada and the U.S.
We won’t let workers be the victims of his economic war.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
These tariffs will harm working people in both Canada and the U.S.
We won’t let workers be the victims of his economic war.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs
Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods.
www.ctvnews.ca
April 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
We represent millions of workers across the border and we are united against Trump’s attacks.
These tariffs will harm working people in both Canada and the U.S.
We won’t let workers be the victims of his economic war.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
These tariffs will harm working people in both Canada and the U.S.
We won’t let workers be the victims of his economic war.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...