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

The CLC’s 30th Constitutional Convention will be held from Monday, May 8 to Friday, May 12, 2023 in Montreal.
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