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

May 11, 2026

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 on the CLC action plan “We Build the Future,” focused on creating good union jobs, public investment, industrial strategy, workforce development, and a worker-centred transition to a green economy.

•           Panel discussions and debate connected to the “We Fight for Dignity” action plan, addressing affordability, wages, housing, inequality, and expanding public services.

WHAT:

Day two of the CLC Constitutional Convention

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 12, 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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