In the lead-up to the September 16 byelection in Elmwood-Transcona, NDP candidate Leila Dance has garnered significant support from over a dozen local, provincial, and national union leaders, including endorsements from the business manager of her Conservative opponent's union. Labour leaders emphasize the need to maintain the riding's long-standing NDP affiliation, with Dance promising to represent the community passionately, akin to former MP Daniel Blaikie. Conservative candidate Colin Reynolds, a union member himself, is attempting to sway blue-collar voters towards his party, though he faces challenges given the endorsements for Dance. Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske criticized the Conservative Party for siding with corporate interests, claiming they neglect everyday workers' needs. The race is heating up as both parties prepare for a competitive election, with the Conservatives aiming to break the NDP's stronghold in the area. Dance has expressed her determination to campaign vigorously, aware that the Conservatives are likely to invest heavily in the constituency.