As workers fight for their rights across the country, New Democrats have workers’ back this Labour Day

Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following statement:

“Today, on Labour Day, let’s celebrate all the achievements workers have fought for in this country. At a time when workers are organizing to demand better wages and fairer working conditions, New Democrats stand in solidarity and will keep fighting for them to get the respect they deserve.

As inflation for groceries, gas, and housing keeps rising and interest rate hikes strain Canadians’ budgets, workers and their families are paying more and getting less. Workers didn’t cause inflation, and they shouldn’t be the ones who pay the price.

Ultra-rich CEOs of big grocery chains, big oil companies and big box stores are getting record bonuses while wages aren’t keeping up with inflation. It couldn’t be clearer that the system is rigged against workers. Liberals and Conservatives may offer empty platitudes to workers, but when push comes to shove, they will always take the side of wealthy CEOs.

It’s time to change that. It is time that we tip the scale towards workers for once.

New Democrats have always stood shoulder to shoulder with working people. While Justin Trudeau is letting workers down and Pierre Poilievre is attacking them, the NDP is delivering results such as 10 paid sick days to federal workers. And we're using our power to ban scabs, to ensure workers are at the table as we move towards a net-zero economy, to deliver free dental care for those who need it and for free prescription medication for all workers.

All the other parties don’t get that it should be easier – not harder – to join a union. I believe a union membership card is the fastest ticket to stability, and prosperity.

Whether you’re a port worker, nurse, writer, or grocery clerk, all workers in Canada deserve a fair deal. This Labour Day — and always — New Democrats have workers' backs. We will keep fighting for higher wages, better working conditions and stronger rights."