Who We Are

"The Labour movement or labourism are general terms for the collective organization of working people developed to represent and campaign for better working conditions and treatment from their employers and, by the implementation of labour and employment laws of their governments. " - Wikipedia
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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.

2022-2023 Executive Council
President: Francesca Burgon (BCGEU)
1st Vice President: Julie Bond (BCTF)
2nd Vice President: Doug Murray (BCTF)
Treasurer: Barb Shukin (HEU)
Secretary: Shelley Balfour (BCTF)
Sergeant at Arms: Sam Skiffington (USW 1944)
Canadian Labour Congress Rep: Amandeep Nijjar 

Executive at Large
Brian Spain (USW 1944)
Val Sailer (HSA)
Krista Napl (CUPE 4165)

Trustees
Jackie Spain (UFCW)
Patti Pocha (CUPE 4165)
Vacant