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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No More Waiting: Canada’s Unions Demand Action to Modernizethe Employment Equity Act

March 21, 2026
On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions are renewing our…
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Canada’s unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians

March 19, 2026
OTTAWA – The recent events relating to global energy disruptions – from conflict involving Iran…
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Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Responds to Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan

March 13, 2026
OTTAWA, ON––The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council acknowledges that many of the government’s priorities and those…
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The next webinar in our series: Addressing the Housing Crisis

March 10, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues…
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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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