A message from PSAC National President Chris Aylward   Canadians took to the polls on Monday and re-elected Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government to lead the country through our pandemic recovery. I want to thank you – our members – for supporting our election work, talking to your family and friends about the issues that matter most, and taking the time to vote. Thousands of PSAC members signed PSAC’s pledge and told us they planned to vote for candidates that put workers first. 

At first glance, it might seem like Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives are rolling out the red carpet for unions and public service workers this election. After all, he’s been quick to dangle a few appealing promises in front of Canadian workers, hoping some will bite. But roll back the rug just a little bit, and the façade quickly crumbles.

Following the French-language leaders’ debate, it is clear that an Erin O’Toole Conservative government would set back Québec and francophones across Canada.

This Labour Day, we celebrate the historic gains workers have achieved — often through job action and hard-fought victories. Together, we will recover from the pandemic by putting people first and making sure nobody is left behind.