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The Winnipeg Labour Council (WLC) is the political and social voice of working people in Winnipeg⁠-Treaty 1, and we have been actively involved in advancing and advocating for the rights and protections of workers, in all sectors of work.

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Labour movement to Parliament: it’s time to put workers at the centre of Canada’s trade strategy

February 3, 2026

OTTAWA — As global trade tensions rise and economic uncertainty deepens, Canada’s labour movement is…

Black History Month: Unions demand action on environmental racism

February 1, 2026

Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by calling for an end to environmental racism.…

CLC’s response for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

January 27, 2026

OTTAWA –– Today’s announcement from Prime Minister Carney recognizes what workers across this country already know:…

Statement – On the Canada–China Strategic Partnership

January 16, 2026

Today’s announcement of a new strategic partnership between the Government of Canada and the People’s…

Workers Must Come First in CUSMA — No Trade Deal at the Expense of Jobs, Industry, or Public Services

January 15, 2026

OTTAWA – Today, Canada’s unions met Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental…

Canadian Labour Congress Launches New Webinar Series: The Issues and You

January 9, 2026

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is launching a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues…

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Tell City Council: Workers in Winnipeg deserve a living wage

Workers are the backbone of healthy public services. But with the rising cost of living, it’s getting harder for workers…

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Workers Deserve a Living Wage

Workers are the backbone of healthy public services. Our city works because they work. Increasingly our city is relying on…

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