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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The UCP Needs to Pay their Bills!

April 12, 2024
Through subsequent reports requested on Council Committees (which can all be found through City of…
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2024 Jim Shewchuk Award Nomination Form *APRIL 15 DEADLINE*

February 22, 2024
This award is sponsored in partnership between Edmonton & District Labour Council and United Way…
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Public Spaces Bylaw & Why We Fight!

February 9, 2024
Over the past few weeks we have been approached by many community members asking us…
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Solidarity with CSU 52

February 6, 2024
The Edmonton & District Labour Council (EDLC) and our 40,000 members wish to express our…
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11 years after the Rana Plaza factory collapse, Canada’s unions honour victims and continue demands to improve conditions for workers

April 23, 2024
April 24, 2024, marks 11 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory…
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Earth Day 2024: Canada’s move to net-zero must have workers at its core

April 22, 2024
Canada’s unions were happy to see the Sustainable Jobs Act recently pass third reading in…
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