Executive Board
The 21 member elected VDLC Executive Board is made up of delegates from labour council affiliates in both the public and private sectors. The president is a full time position, while others hold jobs where their union is certified.
The Executive Board meets monthly to oversee the work of the labour council and recommend motions to monthly delegate meetings. Executive Board members also chair VDLC committees, participate in the council’s activities and mentor new activists. Meetings are also attended by the assigned representative from the Canadian Labour Congress.
Eligibility for election is detailed in Section 6 of the VDLC Constitution.
Stephen von Sychowski
Staff
VDLC staff is represented by the Movement of United Professionals (MoveUP) and covered under the Master Trade Union Group.
Email: office@vdlc.ca
Committees
Committees provide a space for organizing and mobilizing around issues of concern to working people in our district. They also play an advisory role, and have the ability to submit recommendations for consideration by the Labour Council.
Contact us for more information on joining a committee, or to be put in touch with a committee chairperson.
Anti-Racism
Works to oppose systemic racism and build an anti-racist labour movement.
Community & Social Action
Organizes events for important dates such as International Workers Day (May Day), and Labour Day. Engages with community, including through our work with United Way of British Columbia, Union Protein Project, and the Queen Alexandra Elementary School Wishing Tree.
Municipal Engagement & Housing Action
Identifies and mobilizes around issues affecting working people at the municipal level, including those related to housing affordability and supply.
Political Action
Coordinates the vetting and endorsement process and campaign strategy for municipal elections, and participates in lobbying and campaigns.
Solidarity in Action
Responsible for the coordination of solidarity activities in support of affiliated locals facing circumstances of strike or lockout.
Women & Gender Rights
This committee organizes an annual International Women’s Day Dinner and offers educational programs on a variety of topics.
Young Workers’
Brings together young workers (30 years and under) for education, discussion and support to develop skills, and gain experience in labour activism.
