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The Quinte Labour Council has released the following statement, as ahead of the Labour Day long weekend.
Labour Day rally calls for stronger worker protections amid Canada Labour Code review
Workers in the Bay of Quinte area will remember all the contributions working people make every day and to call on governments to protect the rights that help workers negotiate fair wages, safe workplaces, and a better future for their families.
This year’s Labour Day comes as the federal government reviews the Canada Labour Code, raising concerns that workers’ bargaining power could be weakened at a time when many Canadians are already struggling with rising costs and economic uncertainty.
“Weakening workers’ rights won’t lower grocery bills, make housing more affordable, or create better jobs. It will only make it harder for working people to negotiate a fair deal. That’s why protecting workers’ rights matters this Labour Day,” said Marg Bourgoin, President
Labour leaders say the right to bargain collectively and, when necessary, to strike helps workers improve wages, benefits, and workplace safety. Those gains strengthen families, support local economies, and raise standards for workers across Canada.
“Strong worker protections make Canada stronger,” said Bourgoin “When workers have a meaningful voice on the job, everyone benefits. Government has an important role to play by protecting a level playing field where workers and employers can negotiate fair agreements.”
Labour Day is an opportunity to recognize the role workers have played in building stronger communities, and to recommit to protecting the rights that make that progress possible.
