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CLC Convention Wraps with Leadership Vote and Vision for Workers

WINNIPEG, MB — Delegates of the CLC convention will vote for the organization’s next leadership team on Thursday. Delegates will first take to the streets for a rally and march at noon, in support of protecting workers and jobs in Canada. The march will start at the RBC Centre and end at Winnipeg’s Union Centre. On this final day of…

Troisième jour de l’Assemblée générale du CTC : les travailleurs s’attaquent à la crise des soins et aux inégalités

WINNIPEG, MB — Des membres de syndicats de partout au Canada se réuniront mercredi pour la troisième journée de l’Assemblée générale du Congrès du travail du Canada, après deux journées productives de travaux. Avi Lewis, chef nouvellement élu du NPD fédéral, s’adressera aux membres délégués dans la matinée, suivi par des discours prononcés par Judy Darcy et la prof. Adelle…

Day 2 of CLC Convention Focuses on Good Jobs, Dignity and Building the Future

WINNIPEG, MB — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Constitutional Convention continues Tuesday with cultural performances, political discussions, and debate on major action plans focused on economic justice, good jobs, affordability, and dignity for workers. Highlights include: •           Cultural performances by the Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers, Red River Dancers, and Leonard Sumner. •           Remarks from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. •           Debate…

CLC Convention Opens Monday as Thousands of Workers Gather in Winnipeg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            Sunday May 10, 2026  WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of union activists, workers, and labour leaders from across the country will gather in Winnipeg Monday as the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) opens its Constitutional Convention.  Opening day will feature ceremonies, cultural performances, international guests, and major discussions on the future of democracy, workers’ rights, and the economy.  Highlights…

Canada’s unions gather in Winnipeg to set workers’ agenda in uncertain times — The CLC’s 31st constitutional convention

WINNIPEG — As Canada’s unions mark 70 years of collective strength, thousands of delegates, activists and labour leaders will gather in Winnipeg from May 11 to 15 for the CLC 31st Constitutional Convention. Taking place at a critical time for workers and their families, this Convention will bring together the voices of more than three million workers to set the…

Unions Call for Corporate Tax Transparency as Billions Shift Offshore

OTTAWA — Today, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), alongside Public Services International (PSI) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), is sending a joint letter to Members of Parliament urging the federal government to require greater corporate tax transparency through public country-by-country reporting (pCbCR) for the largest multinational corporations operating in Canada. Public country-by-country reporting would require large multinational corporations…

Labour movement to Parliament: it’s time to put workers at the centre of Canada’s trade strategy

OTTAWA — As global trade tensions rise and economic uncertainty deepens, Canada’s labour movement is demanding an end to trade policies that put corporate interests ahead of workers. Labour leaders from private and public sector will call for a worker-centred economic strategy that protects good jobs, rebuilds domestic industry, strengthens public services, upholds human rights, and defends Canada’s economic sovereignty.…

Budget 2025 misses the mark: Workers demand real action

OTTAWA—Tomorrow, more than 300 workers from all over Canada will descend on Parliament hill in Ottawa for the Canadian Labour Congress’s national Lobby Day. Workers will be meeting with MPs to push for concrete action on affordability, health care, trade and tariffs, and rebuilding strong public services. CLC President Bea Bruske will outline how the federal government’s 2025 budget failed…

Canadian Labour Congress available for comment on Budget 2025

OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will take part in the federal government’s Budget 2025 media lock-up and will be available for comment during the lock-up and afterward in the foyer of Parliament.  CLC Senior Economist, DT Cochrane, will also participate in the lock-up and be available for comment following the budget’s release.  CLC Executive Vice-Presidents Siobhán…

Workers first: The CLC hosts a forum with NDP leadership candidates

OTTAWA — On Wednesday, October 22, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will host a worker-first forum with official NDP leadership candidates, a sanctioned leadership race event officially recognized by Canada’s NDP. The forum will bring together Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson, Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, and Tony McQuail for a series of moderated discussions focused on their vision and leadership approach…