United with the Front Lines

Founded in 1906, the EDLC is comprised of members of Edmonton area unions and works tirelessly with the community to better the lives of working people in the Alberta Capital Region.

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EDLC Wall of Fame Nominations 2026

January 9, 2026
Every year the Edmonton & District Labour Council (EDLC) awards a place on its Wall…
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EDLC Picket Pantry

October 2, 2025
Workers across our district are going out on strike to get fair contracts. Having been…
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The Care Economy Is Canada’s Untapped Economic Superpower

March 6, 2026
Why Canada’s economic resilience depends on sustained investment in care By Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Labour Congress and…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions call for de-escalation and diplomacy in Iran

March 5, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress, through its affiliation with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), has…
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Solidarity with Cuba

February 20, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress strongly condemns the U.S. government’s aggression toward Cuba. We stand in…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions must be at the table in trade talks

February 19, 2026
With trade discussions between Canada and Mexico underway this week, Canada’s unions are raising a…
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Defend Workers! Support Bill C-259!

On January 27, 2026, Heather McPherson, the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona, tabled Bill C-259, the Fair Representation Act.…

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Demand Action to Restore Workers’ Rights!

On August 23, 2024, the Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon directly interfered with the Charter rights of members of Teamsters…

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