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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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Day 2 of CLC Convention Focuses on Good Jobs, Dignity and Building the Future

May 11, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Constitutional Convention continues Tuesday with cultural performances,…
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CLC Convention Opens Monday as Thousands of Workers Gather in Winnipeg

May 11, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            Sunday May 10, 2026  WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of union activists, workers,…
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Canada’s unions adopt action plan to fight extremism and rebuild democracy

May 11, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — As rising inequality, affordability pressures, and political alienation fuel the growth of extremism…
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Bruske: Mandatory Training and Stronger Enforcement Needed to Uphold the Westray Law

May 9, 2026
Thirty-four years ago today, 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, lost their lives in…
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Canada’s unions gather in Winnipeg to set workers’ agenda in uncertain times — The CLC’s 31st constitutional convention

May 4, 2026
WINNIPEG — As Canada’s unions mark 70 years of collective strength, thousands of delegates, activists…
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Statement of Solidarity by Unifor and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) for May Day 2026

May 1, 2026
OTTAWA –– On May Day, workers celebrate the historic achievements of the labour movement which,…
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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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