CHANGE A LIFE
It’s Labour Day. In any other year, many of us would be planning gatherings with friends, sharing hugs and food, and enjoying the final stretch of another beautiful BC summer. Someone may say, “Hey, why do we get a day off for Labour Day anyway?” Normally local Labour Councils would be hosting events in parks around the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley to help us answer that question, but this
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 pm, between 70-90 people from all walks of life gather at the Cloverdale Community Kitchen. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from – dinner is served. The meals not only nourish, they help build community and friendships among everyone who enters from single moms
Periods are a fact of life. Monthly menstruation products are a necessity. Sadly, across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, too many people can’t afford them. These include young girls and single mothers; newcomers and refugees, who face added levels of stigma; and trans and gender non-conforming folks, for whom this can be a compounding
Take a moment and ask yourself: what difference have labour unions made in your life? Safer working conditions, or the five-day work week may be the first things that come to mind. What you may not know is the far-ranging impact unions have had on policies that shape how inclusive we are as a society.
United Way British Columbia is pleased to announce that Neal Adolph has been appointed to the position of Director, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Labour Participation Department. An advocate for labour and community Neal has a strong background in the labour movement and a master’s degree in history from Simon Fraser University, where his research explored how governments and activist organizations shape
“The long weekend in September.” “The last, big hurrah before going back to school.” “Your last chance to wear white this season.” There are many ways to think about Labour Day. Unfortunately, they are often far-removed from the day’s origins and the outstanding achievements of the Canadian labour movement – principally, its commitment to building
Jack Thomas was 17 when he was injured in a workplace accident in 2015. He recalls the warning signs of an unsafe environment. “I was working at a recycling facility in Port Coquitlam and was cleaning out the sorting conveyer, when the belt suddenly started up and my sleeve was caught in the exposed roller.”
When we build better workplaces, we build better communities. This is why for the past 44 years, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has hosted an annual Winter School for union members from across British Columbia and the Yukon. Courses offered explore critical issues relevant to today’s workplace and political climate, including increasing the number of
For 38 years, United Way and Labour have worked together to improve lives and build strong, active, inclusive, and healthy communities. Behind the achievements of this partnership are people who dedicate their lives and careers to advocating for social change. Three outstanding community and labour champions were recognized at the 24th Annual Labour Appreciation Night
Last week, dozens of labour activists from multiple unions and municipalities came together for the annual United Way British Columbia Labour Day of Caring with a full day of activity with SHARE Family & Community Services in Coquitlam. Volunteers worked at a social housing complex doing a variety of tasks including repairing two playgrounds, clearing
Labour Day is more than a well-deserved day off. Labour Day celebrates the achievements that make our society a stronger more equitable place because of Unions. The labour movement is an important force for democracy, not just in the workplace, but beyond. Unions advocate for better social, economic and environmental policies. Today, in Canada, we