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United With the Front Lines

The East Kootenay District Labour Council is comprised of Union Affiliates from across the East Kootenays from Golden to Creston. Our Council is active in all communities supporting fellow workers,and is involved in local, provincial, national and international causes which impact all workers. We are affiliated with the BC Federation of Labour and Canadian Labour Congress.

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News

Statement from Bea Bruske on Carney’s plan to remove U.S. counter-tariffs

August 22, 2025
Canada’s unions refuse to accept punishing tariffs on our critical export industries as the “new…
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CUPE flight attendants prove bargaining, not Carney’s Section 107, delivers deals

August 19, 2025
OTTAWA – Air Canada flight attendants, members of CUPE, have delivered a decisive blow to…
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CANADA’S LABOUR MOVEMENT STANDS UNITED AGAINST GOVERNMENT VIOLATION OF WORKERS’ RIGHTS

August 18, 2025
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, following an emergency meeting of…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Trump’s 35% Tariffs Demand a Bold Response

July 31, 2025
We are once again facing a direct economic assault on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald…
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Canada’s unions applaud recognition of Palestinian statehood and urge further action to end the crisis in Gaza

July 31, 2025
Open Letter from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, to Prime Minister Mark…
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Gaza: ITUC condemns Israeli interception of Handala solidarity boat and arrest of trade unionists

July 30, 2025
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) expresses deep concern and condemnation over the recent interception…
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