Siobhán Vipond
Siobhán Vipond serves as the Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), a position she was first elected to in 2021 and re-elected for a second term in Montreal in 2023.
As a committed trade unionist and intersectional feminist, Siobhán has spent her career championing the rights of workers and advocating for a fairer, more equitable world. With a deep belief in the power of collective action, she fights for the rights of workers across all sectors, focusing on issues such as pensions, gender and racial equity, and ensuring that workers’ voices are heard at every level of government and industry.
One of Siobhán’s most notable contributions has been her tireless advocacy for women’s economic justice. She has led impactful campaigns on issues such as universal child care, domestic violence leave, the implementation of ILO C190 (the international convention to combat violence and harassment in the workplace), and the gendered benefits of raising the minimum wage.
Her leadership extends beyond national borders. Siobhán chairs the CLC Women’s Advisory Committee and serves as vice-chair for the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Women’s Committee, where she advocates for women’s rights and labour justice on a global scale. Additionally, she is an active board member of the Canadian Health Coalition and Union Savings. She also serves on the Executive Council of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA), where she continues to push for policies that protect workers’ health and well-being.
She was a member of the 2015 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference and of the National Labor Leadership Initiative (NLLI) through The Worker Institute at Cornell.
Before her election to the CLC, Siobhán served four terms as Secretary-Treasurer of the Alberta Federation of Labour, a role that further honed her skills in managing the complexities of labour organizing and finance. She is also a proud member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
Siobhán Vipond’s career is a testament to the power of leadership driven by values of fairness, inclusivity, and a relentless commitment to workers’ rights. Her ongoing work continues to inspire and pave the way for a more just and equitable future for all workers.