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United With the Front Lines

The East Kootenay District Labour Council is comprised of Union Affiliates from across the East Kootenays from Golden to Creston. Our Council is active in all communities supporting fellow workers,and is involved in local, provincial, national and international causes which impact all workers. We are affiliated with the BC Federation of Labour and Canadian Labour Congress.

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News

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…
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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…
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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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Canadian Labour Congress Joins International Labour Movement in Condemning U.S. Military Aggression and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty

January 5, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) joins the international labour movement, including the International Trade Union…
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Migrant workers deserve equal rights and opportunities

December 18, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by continuing to call for equal rights and…
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Result of judicial review further strengthens the need for an empowered CORE to ensure corporate accountability of Canadian companies

December 17, 2025
As part of a longstanding commitment to improving living and working conditions for Bangladeshi garment…
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