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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

International Women’s Day 2025 – Workers are bringing gender justice to the ballot box

March 8, 2025
Across Canada, women and gender diverse workers are fed up with bearing the brunt of…
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Canada’s Unions welcome extended child care funding

March 6, 2025
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed today’s announcement that the $10 a day Child Care…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on Trump’s tariff attack on Canada

March 4, 2025
Today, we face an unprecedented economic attack on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald Trump’s reckless…
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Canada’s unions holding third emergency meeting in response to U.S. tariffs

February 26, 2025
OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Council, led by the Canadian Labour Congress is holding its…
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CLC President Bea Bruske available after U.S. – Canada trade talks in Washington, D.C.

February 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A delegation of American and Canadian labour leaders will meet with Canadian Premiers in…
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Another Attack on Canadian Workers: Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum

February 10, 2025
OTTAWA – Today, Donald Trump has once again launched an economic attack on Canadian workers,…
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