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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

HISTORIC WIN FOR CANADIANS AS THE PHARMACARE ACT PASSES 

October 11, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada’s unions are celebrating a historic victory for millions of Canadians today with…
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Statement on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks

October 7, 2024
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. The Canadian Labour…
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A Better Deal for Workers: How Decent Work Can Build a Better Future for Workers 

October 4, 2024
Statement by Bea Bruske on World Day of Decent Work.  On this World Day for…
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Protecting Canadian workers: CLC welcomes tariffs on Chinese imports

October 1, 2024
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress Canada’s unions are pleased with…
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True reconciliation requires meaningful action, not just symbolic gestures

September 30, 2024
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canada’s unions continue to urge the federal…
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Gender Equality Week 2024: Women deserve a better deal

September 23, 2024
Canada’s unions are calling on federal leaders to seize the moment this gender equality week…
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