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CLC Convention Wraps with Leadership Vote and Vision for Workers

May 13, 2026

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 business for this 31st Constitutional Convention, delegates will undertake numerous discussions and debates centred around building worker power in Canada.

Other highlights include:

•           An engaging panel discussion on building worker power in Canada moderated by Nat Wilson from Point Blank, featuring Pablo Godoy (UFCW), Deepak Kuller (USW), Munib Sajjad (OSSTF) and Jeremy Salter (IATSE).

•           Live musical performances by Mariachi Ghost and House of Gold Diamonds.

WHAT:

Fourth day of the CLC Constitutional Convention

WHEN:

Thursday, May 14, 2026

WHERE:

RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg (375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB)

* Key moments will be livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/@canadianlabour/streams

Additional programming details are available here: https://canadianlabour.ca/buildcarefight/

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For media inquiries, please contact:     

CLC Media Relations    
media@clcctc.ca   

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