III. CLC Continued
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1960 endorsed party that became New
Democratic Party
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Biggest recent issues free trade agreements with
US and Mexico
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1960 endorsed party that became New Democratic Party ‑
Over opposition of building trades
Helped lead to split with building trades
Decision on whether to affiliate with party with individual union but some CLC officials also NDP officers
Most unionists not in locals affiliated to NDP
In federal elections, more unionists vote for Liberals