Who We Are

The Canadian Labour Congress is the largest labour organization in Canada, bringing together dozens of national and international unions, provincial and territorial federations of labour and community-based labour councils to represent more than 3 million workers across the country.

History

Canada’s labour movement has a long history of improving workers’ everyday lives. We fought for and won many of the rights enjoyed by all workers today – minimum wages, overtime…
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Officers

Every three years, delegates to the CLC Convention elect four Officers to fill the executive positions of the CLC: President, Secretary-Treasurer, and two Executive Vice-Presidents.
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Federations of Labour and Labour Councils

Federations of labour and labour councils in Canada have a long and proud history of fighting for the rights of all working people. They play a pivotal role in representing…
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Labour Education

Labour education is the foundation and the future of Canada’s unions. It helps to strengthen unions by allowing members connect, learn, and grow together.
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Conventions and Constitution

Constitutional Convention 2026 The CLC’s 31st Constitutional Convention will be held in May of 2026 in Winnipeg. Additional details, including registration information will be provided in Winter 2025. Constitution The…
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