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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Labour movement to Parliament: it’s time to put workers at the centre of Canada’s trade strategy

February 3, 2026
OTTAWA — As global trade tensions rise and economic uncertainty deepens, Canada’s labour movement is…
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Black History Month: Unions demand action on environmental racism

February 1, 2026
Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by calling for an end to environmental racism.…
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CLC’s response for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

January 27, 2026
OTTAWA –– Today’s announcement from Prime Minister Carney recognizes what workers across this country already know:…
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Statement – On the Canada–China Strategic Partnership

January 16, 2026
Today’s announcement of a new strategic partnership between the Government of Canada and the People’s…
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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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