June Regular Meeting Update June 18, 2025 Thank you to all who joined us for our June regular meeting. At this meeting… Click to open the link
Joint statement from French, British, and Canadian unions June 17, 2025 In advance of the UN conference France is co-chairing, we unions representing millions of workers… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the G7 Summit June 12, 2025 From Kitimat to Selkirk, Sault Ste. Marie to Alma, and now Hamilton—workers across Canada are… Click to open the link
Solidarity in our Pride: Unions Welcome 2025 Pride Season in Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Workers and Communities June 4, 2025 From coast to coast, unions are joining in the festivities to celebrate the 2025 Pride… Click to open the link
Canada’s Labour, Business, and Municipal Leaders Respond to Trump’s Tariff Hike June 3, 2025 Ottawa, ON — On Wednesday, June 4, three of Canada’s foremost national leaders representing workers,… Click to open the link
Gaza: ITUC calls for urgent action to end humanitarian catastrophe June 2, 2025 In response to the escalating violence in Gaza and the humanitarian catastrophe there, the International… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Wildfires Affecting Communities Across Canada May 31, 2025 As wildfires continue to devastate communities across Canada—particularly in Manitoba—our hearts go out to everyone… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske in Reaction to Trump’s Plan to Double Tariffs May 31, 2025 Donald Trump’s plan to double steel & aluminum tariffs is yet another direct attack on Canadian workers and… Click to open the link
National AccessAbility Week 2025: Federal government must provide a better benefit May 29, 2025 Canada’s unions are marking National AccessAbility Week 2025 by calling on the newly elected federal government to… Click to open the link
Throne Speech misses the mark for workers May 27, 2025 Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Government’s Throne Speech… Click to open the link
VDLC Welcomes CUPE Local 3787! May 21, 2025 We are excited to announce that VDLC delegates at our May regular meeting voted unanimously… Click to open the link
Workers mark IDAHOBIT 2025 united against anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate May 17, 2025 Across Canada, unions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a… Click to open the link
Labour 7 Statement to G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors May 14, 2025 Labour 7 urges G7 countries to put green and decent job creation at heart of… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet May 13, 2025 OTTAWA – Today marks a new chapter for Canada, and workers are watching closely. With… Click to open the link
Grieving families demand real enforcement of the Westray Law May 9, 2025 Today, May 9th 2025, marks the 33rd anniversary of the Westray disaster, where 26 miners… Click to open the link
Universal health care must include mental health May 5, 2025 Canada’s unions are marking Mental Health Week by calling on the new federal government to… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress April 29, 2025 Today, we celebrate and thank Jagmeet Singh for his extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the federal election results April 29, 2025 Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on last night’s election victory. Canadians with a diversity… Click to open the link
Day of Mourning: Workers’ safety and wellbeing must be a top priority April 28, 2025 Every year on April 28, workers in Canada mark the National Day of Mourning, a… Click to open the link
Rana Plaza: 12 years of fighting for corporate accountability April 24, 2025 Since 2013, when the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in Bangladesh, Canada’s unions have marked the… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions sound alarm on public health care crisis April 14, 2025 Nanaimo, B.C. — Standing in front of Nanaimo Hospital, labour leaders and frontline workers joined… Click to open the link
Patients over profits: Defending our public health care April 11, 2025 Nanaimo, BC—Canada’s public health care system is in crisis. Working families are facing impossible choices—whether… Click to open the link
Labour Leaders Rally in Windsor as Tariffs Threaten Canadian Jobs April 7, 2025 WINDSOR, ON — As the fallout from Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs sends shockwaves across the… Click to open the link
Vancouver Byelection April 6, 2025 Huge congratulations to Lucy Maloney on last night’s victory! OneCity ran an impressive, principled, progressive… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress joins workers in Windsor, Ontario April 4, 2025 Workers must not be collateral damage in Trump’s destructive trade war Windsor, ON – The… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions call for immediate action on U.S. tariffs threatening over one million jobs April 2, 2025 OTTAWA – As union leaders from across the country gather in Ottawa, Canada’s unions are… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions call for immediate expansion of universal Pharmacare April 1, 2025 OTTAWA –– As we prepare for the devastating economic impacts of Trump’s unjustified and reckless… Click to open the link
CLC and FTQ Presidents to Address Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Workers April 1, 2025 OTTAWA, ON — As Canada’s unions gather in Ottawa for an important meeting to discuss… Click to open the link
CLC statement: Hudson’s Bay hands $3M to executives and no severance to workers March 26, 2025 Hudson’s Bay’s financial crisis cannot and must not come at the expense of its workers.… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions launch bold platform as federal election called March 24, 2025 “Workers Together” plan challenges parties to tackle trade threats, strengthen public health care and address… Click to open the link
Labour leaders launch “Building a Better Future for Working People” platform March 21, 2025 St. John’s, NL—Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), alongside Jessica McCormick, President… Click to open the link
Workers in Canada are pushing back against attacks on DEI policies March 21, 2025 This International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions reaffirm their commitment to… Click to open the link
Repatriate HandyDart! March 19, 2025 The VDLC has reaffirmed its commitment to seeing HandyDart service in Metro Vancouver fully repatriated… Click to open the link
Welcome COPE Local 225! March 19, 2025 The VDLC is excited to welcome it’s newest affiliate, Canadian Office & Professional Employees Local… Click to open the link
Government action needed as U.S. tariffs cause Canadian job losses March 18, 2025 Hawkesbury, ON — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and United Steelworkers (USW) demand immediate government… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions call on Hudson’s Bay to prioritize workers in bankruptcy proceedings March 18, 2025 Hudson’s Bay’s financial troubles shouldn’t come at the cost of workers’ livelihoods. Nearly 9,000 jobs… Click to open the link
Abject failure: Canada’s would-be human rights watchdog leaves Bangladeshi garment workers languishing in poverty March 12, 2025 In many Bangladeshi garment factories, the women and men who make clothes for export around… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions to Carney: Protect workers from job losses and uncertainty March 11, 2025 OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is demanding immediate and decisive action from… Click to open the link
Labour 7 statement to the G7: Putting social justice at the heart of international cooperation March 11, 2025 The G7 meets in 2025 in a time of profound geopolitical shifts and tensions. While… Click to open the link
International Women’s Day 2025 – Workers are bringing gender justice to the ballot box March 8, 2025 Across Canada, women and gender diverse workers are fed up with bearing the brunt of… Click to open the link
Canada’s Unions welcome extended child care funding March 6, 2025 The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) welcomed today’s announcement that the $10 a day Child Care… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on Trump’s tariff attack on Canada March 4, 2025 Today, we face an unprecedented economic attack on Canada and Canadian workers. Donald Trump’s reckless… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions holding third emergency meeting in response to U.S. tariffs February 26, 2025 OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Council, led by the Canadian Labour Congress is holding its… Click to open the link
VDLC Endorses Vancouver City Council Byelection Candidates February 25, 2025 The Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) has selected the candidates who will receive its… Click to open the link
CLC President Bea Bruske available after U.S. – Canada trade talks in Washington, D.C. February 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.—A delegation of American and Canadian labour leaders will meet with Canadian Premiers in… Click to open the link
Another Attack on Canadian Workers: Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum February 10, 2025 OTTAWA – Today, Donald Trump has once again launched an economic attack on Canadian workers,… Click to open the link
CLC PRESIDENT BEA BRUSKE AVAILABLE TO SPEAK FOLLOWING TRUDEAU-TRUMP MEETING ON TRADE WAR February 3, 2025 OTTAWA—Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will be available to speak to media following… Click to open the link
Cut Off U.S. Energy and Resources Now: No Electricity, No Critical Minerals, No Oil and Gas February 1, 2025 WINNIPEG – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement today: … Click to open the link
BHM 2025: Join Canada’s unions in advancing racial and economic justice for Black workers February 1, 2025 Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by highlighting the crucial role unions play in… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and United Steelworkers to address threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian jobs January 29, 2025 Sault Ste. Marie –– CLC President Bea Bruske, alongside federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and… Click to open the link
Protected: Labour Reps on Riding/Constituency Associations January 28, 2025 There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. Click to open the link
Canadians reject Trump’s tariff threats: New CLC poll January 23, 2025 OTTAWA, ON –A new poll commissioned by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) reveals Canadians are… Click to open the link
Gaza: Ceasefire must lead to lasting peace January 22, 2025 Canada’s unions welcome the ceasefire and call on all parties to adhere to the agreement… Click to open the link
Statement from the Canadian Labour Congress: Standing united against U.S. tariff threats January 17, 2025 Canada’s unions are deeply alarmed by the U.S. administration’s threat to impose a 25% tariff… Click to open the link
Coquitlam School District Byelection January 10, 2025 Our friends at New Westminster and District Labour Council have endorsed Rosey Manhas for the… Click to open the link
BEA BRUSKE: IT’S TIME TO PUT WORKERS FIRST IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY December 20, 2024 Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress OTTAWA — There’s been too… Click to open the link
Migrant workers in Canada deserve access to permanent residency and citizenship December 18, 2024 Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by continuing to call on the government to… Click to open the link
THE FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT FAILS FOR WORKERS December 16, 2024 Canada’s unions continue to demand a government that prioritizes the needs of workers over corporate… Click to open the link
Undermining Workers’ Rights: Government Must End Section 107 Misuse December 16, 2024 Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress OTTAWA- The government’s decision to… Click to open the link
Human Rights Day 2024: Canada’s unions push back against rising hate December 10, 2024 Canada’s unions are marking International Human Rights Day by urging Canadians to come together to… Click to open the link
Greg Snider – Winner of the 2024 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award December 3, 2024 Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Labour… Click to open the link
People with disabilities deserve better from the Canada Disability Benefit December 3, 2024 The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually on Dec 3. This year,… Click to open the link
Workers rally on Parliament Hill, urging MPs to address families’ struggles. November 27, 2024 OTTAWA –– The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) held its annual Lobby Day this week, bringing… Click to open the link
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on Trump’s tariff threat November 26, 2024 “Donald Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian products is a direct attack on… Click to open the link
VDLC Turns 135! November 21, 2024 One hundred and thirty five years ago today, on November 21, 1889, the Vancouver and… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions continue to fight against transphobic violence November 20, 2024 Every year on Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR), we mourn the lives of trans and… Click to open the link
Statement by Bea Bruske on the Passing of John Horgan November 12, 2024 Today, we mourn the loss of John Horgan, the 36th Premier of British Columbia and… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions demand respect for port workers and fair negotiations – not political interference November 12, 2024 OTTAWA –– Today’s decision by Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon to end the lockouts at the… Click to open the link
HISTORIC WIN FOR CANADIANS AS THE PHARMACARE ACT PASSES October 11, 2024 OTTAWA – Canada’s unions are celebrating a historic victory for millions of Canadians today with… Click to open the link
Statement on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks October 7, 2024 Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. The Canadian Labour… Click to open the link
A Better Deal for Workers: How Decent Work Can Build a Better Future for Workers October 4, 2024 Statement by Bea Bruske on World Day of Decent Work. On this World Day for… Click to open the link
Protecting Canadian workers: CLC welcomes tariffs on Chinese imports October 1, 2024 Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress Canada’s unions are pleased with… Click to open the link
True reconciliation requires meaningful action, not just symbolic gestures September 30, 2024 On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canada’s unions continue to urge the federal… Click to open the link
Gender Equality Week 2024: Women deserve a better deal September 23, 2024 Canada’s unions are calling on federal leaders to seize the moment this gender equality week… Click to open the link
Petition to ban PFAS September 18, 2024 The VDLC endorses the parliamentary petition, initiated by President Todd Schierling of the BC Professional… Click to open the link
Provincial Election Writ Drop September 18, 2024 On September 21st the writ drops for the upcoming provincial election. The BC NDP will… Click to open the link
CANADA’S UNIONS CALL ON MPs TO PRIORITIZE WORKERS IN UPCOMING PARLIAMENTARY SESSION September 16, 2024 OTTAWA––The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is urging the federal government to make workers a top… Click to open the link
Labour Day Op Ed: It’s Time for a Better Deal for Workers September 5, 2024 Canada is at a crossroads. We can continue down a path where workers grapple with… Click to open the link
Statement on the conclusion of the Confidence and Supply Agreement September 4, 2024 The President of the Canadian Labour Congress, Bea Bruske, issued the following statement in reaction… Click to open the link
On Labour Day, Canada’s unions launch national campaign demanding a better deal for all workers September 2, 2024 OTTAWA – This Labour Day, Canada’s unions are launching “Workers Together: For a better deal,”… Click to open the link
Labour Day: A Tale of Two Economies August 28, 2024 This September 2 workers across Canada will celebrate Labour Day. It is a chance to… Click to open the link
Pro-worker momentum at the DNC spells trouble for Poilievre as well as Trump August 22, 2024 By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in National Newswatch Donald… Click to open the link
Protecting Canada’s EV Opportunities June 24, 2024 Ottawa, ON – Leveraging the power of Canada’s skilled workforce with the right decisions, we… Click to open the link
Labour celebrating historic wins – but the fight is not over June 21, 2024 Bruske: This parliamentary session was a historic triumph for the labour movement – but we… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions: workers have waited long enough to pass Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare June 18, 2024 Bruske: The Senate must pass the bill without amendments or further delays. OTTAWA- Pharmacare is… Click to open the link
Global union leaders affirm support for Palestinian trade unions and the Palestinian people June 11, 2024 This week the leaders of seven Global Union Federations (GUFs) and the International Trade Union… Click to open the link
One step closer to universal pharmacare for Canadians June 4, 2024 Ottawa, ON – Canada is closer than ever to achieving a universal public drug plan.… Click to open the link
Pride 2024: No one left behind: Equality, freedom, and justice for all June 1, 2024 For Pride 2024, Canada’s unions stand firm under the banner of “No One Left Behind:… Click to open the link
On Injured Workers Day, Canada’s unions say: safe work now! May 31, 2024 June 1st is Injured Workers Day. Far too many workers continue to be injured on… Click to open the link
National AccessAbility Week: Income Security Critical to Accessibility May 29, 2024 Canada’s unions mark National AccessAbility Week by calling on the federal government to support people… Click to open the link
Unanimous support from MPs for anti-scab legislation – now over to senators May 28, 2024 Bruske: My message to the Senators is clear: Pass Bill C-58 without further delays. The… Click to open the link
Welcome CUPE Local 2269! May 22, 2024 The VDLC is pleased to welcome the affiliation of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local… Click to open the link
Reduce interest rates and offer relief to Canadian families – ball is in your court, Governor Macklem May 21, 2024 OTTAWA – Despite a slowdown in inflation and the Bank of Canada achieving its target… Click to open the link
20 years after its passing, Canada’s unions demand enforcement of the Westray Law May 9, 2024 On May 9th, 1992, 26 workers at the Westray mine in Pictou County, Nova Scotia… Click to open the link
Unified labour front: Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union joins Canadian Labour Congress May 8, 2024 OTTAWA –The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is pleased to announce the official affiliation of the… Click to open the link
Cut interest rates to provide relief to families May 2, 2024 OTTAWA––Cutting interest rates to provide relief to workers and families is urgently needed in the… Click to open the link
Hundreds come together to celebrate May Day, build solidarity May 2, 2024 Last night’s May Day Celebration was a big success. Hundreds of participants visited the Maritime… Click to open the link
NEW POLL: CANADIANS BACK UNIONS TO DELIVER WORKER PROTECTIONS, FAIRER WAGES May 1, 2024 OTTAWA––New poll reveals most Canadians agree that unions deliver better jobs, fairer working conditions and… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions call for ‘Safe work now!’ April 26, 2024 As workers across the country prepare to mark the National Day of Mourning on April… Click to open the link
May Day 2024 Schedule April 25, 2024 Auditorium Boardroom 1 Boardroom 3 5:30 PM Event opens. Booths and bar begin operating. Food… Click to open the link
11 years after the Rana Plaza factory collapse, Canada’s unions honour victims and continue demands to improve conditions for workers April 23, 2024 April 24, 2024, marks 11 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory… Click to open the link
Earth Day 2024: Canada’s move to net-zero must have workers at its core April 22, 2024 Canada’s unions were happy to see the Sustainable Jobs Act recently pass third reading in… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions are united: Want our votes? Enhance our rights! April 18, 2024 OTTAWA – Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske was joined by workers’ representatives from across… Click to open the link
Touchdown! CFLPA joins Canadian Labour Congress April 18, 2024 OTTAWA – The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) celebrates today’s affiliation of the Canadian Football League… Click to open the link
Labour reps discuss election strategy and union momentum April 17, 2024 OTTAWA–– The Canadian Labour Congress will convene representatives of millions of workers from across Canada… Click to open the link
Bolder action needed to make life more affordable and tackle corporate greed April 16, 2024 While Canada’s unions welcome tax fairness measures, investments in housing and the new National School… Click to open the link
Sustainable Jobs Act passes in House of Commons April 15, 2024 Canada’s unions are celebrating the passage of the Sustainable Jobs Act, Bill C-50, through the… Click to open the link
BUDGET 2024 MUST INVEST IN AFFORDABILITY, REJECT AUSTERITY April 4, 2024 OTTAWA––Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, is available for comment on what workers… Click to open the link
Reject corporate gaslighting and deliver help for people in Budget 2024 March 25, 2024 By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in iPolitics We hear… Click to open the link
Canada must address systemic racism and discrimination in the workforce March 21, 2024 As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21,… Click to open the link
Welcome CUPE 1760 & 4816! March 20, 2024 The Vancouver & District Labour Council is pleased to welcome Canadian Union of Public Employees… Click to open the link
Premier Kinew aims to strengthen Manitoba with card check law and anti-scab legislation – now blocked by opposition Tories March 18, 2024 WINNIPEG – Political games aside, today is a landmark day for workers in Manitoba. Canada’s… Click to open the link
ABC Kills Motion to Reinstate Living Wage February 28, 2024 In a callous, shameful decision, Mayor Sim and his fellow ABC council members voted against… Click to open the link
Tell Ken Sim: Bring Back the Living Wage! February 8, 2024 Anyone who works for the City of Vancouver should be able to afford to live… Click to open the link
Why Vancouver Should Be a Living Wage Employer February 7, 2024 We’ve done it before. But the ABC majority is undermining fair wages for workers. Read… Click to open the link
VDLC welcomes affiliation of CUPE Local 5536! January 19, 2024 The VDLC is pleased to welcome yet another new affiliate this month! Canadian Union of… Click to open the link
#SaveOurParkBoard campaign December 11, 2023 A group of 25 former Park Board Commissioners (and growing) who served on the Vancouver… Click to open the link
Statement of Vancouver & District Labour Council Executive Board re: Vancouver Park Board December 10, 2023 We are alarmed by Mayor Sim’s December 6th announcement of ABC’s intention to abolish the… Click to open the link
Welcome HEU Lynn Valley Local! October 18, 2023 We were very happy to welcome yet another new affiliate at our October regular meeting!… Click to open the link
VDLC Opposes Closure of Vancouver Economic Commission October 18, 2023 On September 22 it was announced that the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) would be wound… Click to open the link
Statement from VDLC on Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 25, 2023 September 30 is Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. VDLC acknowledges the underlying title… Click to open the link
No Space for Hate: September 20th September 17, 2023 On September 20th far-right extremist groups are organizing a so-called “1MillionMarch4Children”. Promoted cynically as having… Click to open the link
Labour Day 2023 – Lifting Everyone Up September 7, 2023 Op-ed for Columbia Journal, by Stephen von Sychowski & Janet Andrews On September 4th we… Click to open the link
Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration September 5, 2023 This Labour Day we were pleased to co-host a Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration with… Click to open the link
Labour Day Message from Premier Eby September 3, 2023 Thank you to Premier Eby for this Labour Day message, and for joining us at… Click to open the link
Action for Migrant Workers Impacted by Forest Fires August 28, 2023 The VDLC joins the Migrant Workers Centre in calling for swift action by the federal… Click to open the link
Parliamentary Petition e-4470 (Employment and labour) June 21, 2023 The Vancouver & District Labour Council support parliamentary petition e-4470, regarding fair compensation for flight… Click to open the link
Transit for Teens June 21, 2023 In 2021 the BCNDP provincial government implemented the Get on Board program, providing free public… Click to open the link
BC must ensure on-demand digital platforms stop denying protections to workers June 21, 2023 The Vancouver & District Labour Council endorses the recent open letter by the Canadian Centre… Click to open the link
Welcome: West Vancouver Teachers’ Association! May 17, 2023 The VDLC is excited to welcome the West Vancouver Teachers’ Association as our newest affiliate!… Click to open the link
Donate to Period Promise May 15, 2023 The VDLC is once again participating in the United Way of British Columbia’s Period Promise… Click to open the link
Media Advisory: May Day Rally at Vancouver City Hall April 24, 2023 Media Advisory April 24, 2023Vancouver, BC May 1st Rally at Vancouver City Hall On May… Click to open the link
VDLC condemns stifling of public and stakeholder consultation at VSB April 19, 2023 At the VDLC’s April regular meeting, delegates discussed their concerns regarding the increasingly closed-door approach… Click to open the link
Statement regarding Vancouver budget task force April 13, 2023 On April 12th, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, and the ABC-majority council, voted to establish an… Click to open the link
Transparency and Public Access at Vancouver School Board April 12, 2023 Stakeholders, parents, and the general public have the right to know what is going on… Click to open the link
Letter to Vancouver Mayor & Council re: Living Wage March 7, 2023 The following letter was sent to City of Vancouver Mayor & Council regarding the decision… Click to open the link
Media Advisory: City of Vancouver Abandons Living Wage Commitment March 2, 2023 Media Advisory March 2, 2023Vancouver, BC City of Vancouver Abandons Living Wage Commitment VANCOUVER The… Click to open the link
March Education at the VDLC February 17, 2023 WCB Level 1Facilitators: Sarah O’Leary, Harrison O’Leary | Niki Schnurr, HEUTuesday March 710:00am – 4:30pmvia… Click to open the link
Stakeholders Raise Alarm at Proposed Merger of VSB Committees February 8, 2023 VANCOUVER Stakeholders representing parents, unions and other concerned citizens are alarmed that the new Vancouver… Click to open the link
Winter / Spring 2023 Labour Education Program January 17, 2023 We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 2023 Winter | Spring… Click to open the link
Fund It Fix It December 9, 2022 At our December regular meeting, delegates voted to endorse the British Columbia Federation of Students… Click to open the link
On October 15th, vote labour endorsed for District of North Vancouver! October 5, 2022 Attention delegates and members, municipal election day is fast approaching! We endorse the following candidates… Click to open the link
Every Vote Crucial in Close Vancouver Election October 4, 2022 Media Advisory October 3, 2022Vancouver, BC Every Vote Crucial in Close Vancouver Election Recent polling… Click to open the link
On October 15th, vote labour endorsed for Richmond! October 3, 2022 Attention delegates and members in Richmond, municipal election day is fast approaching! We endorse Mayor… Click to open the link
On October 15th, vote labour endorsed for West Vancouver! October 1, 2022 Attention delegates and members, municipal election day is fast approaching! We endorse Mary Ann Booth… Click to open the link
On October 15th, vote labour endorsed for City of North Vancouver! September 29, 2022 Attention delegates and members, municipal election day is fast approaching! We endorse Linda Buchanan for… Click to open the link
On October 15th, vote labour endorsed for Vancouver Park Board! September 28, 2022 Attention delegates and members, municipal election day is fast approaching! We endorse the following excellent… Click to open the link
Statement from VDLC on Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation September 28, 2022 September 30 is Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. VDLC acknowledges the underlying title… Click to open the link
On October 15th, vote labour endorsed for Vancouver School Board! September 27, 2022 Attention delegates and members, municipal election day is fast approaching! We endorse the following excellent… Click to open the link
On October 15th, vote labour endorsed for Vancouver City Council! September 27, 2022 Attention delegates and members, municipal election day is fast approaching! We endorse Mayor Kennedy Stewart… Click to open the link
Welcome Professional Employees’ Association (PEA)! September 21, 2022 The VDLC is excited to welcome the affiliation of 151 members of the Public Employees’… Click to open the link
2022 Fall Education – Spaces Available for September Classes! September 15, 2022 We have 2 classes left for this month that still have a few seats available!… Click to open the link
Vote for Labour Endorsed Candidates September 14, 2022 On October 15th voters will go to the polls to elect mayors, city councillors, school… Click to open the link
VDLC Endorses Municipal Candidates July 20, 2022 UPDATED: August 29, 2022UPDATED: July 22, 2022 The Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) has… Click to open the link
VDLC Endorses Candidates in October 15th Election! July 13, 2022 We are incredibly excited about this amazing list of endorsed candidates for the City of… Click to open the link
Period Promise campaign May 5, 2022 This year’s Period Promise campaign is now underway. Your donation will help fight period poverty… Click to open the link
New poll shows strong support for Mayor Stewart May 5, 2022 A new Research Co. poll commissioned by the Vancouver & District Labour Council shows strong… Click to open the link
Day of Mourning Mayoral Proclamations April 28, 2022 Thank you to Mayor Kennedy Stewart of the City of Vancouver, and Mayor Linda Buchanan… Click to open the link
VDLC Endorses More North Shore Candidates April 21, 2022 At this month’s regular meeting, VDLC delegates voted to endorse additional candidates across the North… Click to open the link
Welcome SEIU Local 2! April 20, 2022 We are proud to welcome Service Employees’ International Union, Local 2, as the most recent… Click to open the link
Vote Jeanette Ashe for Vancouver-Quilchena! April 11, 2022 The Vancouver-Quilchena by-election has been called for April 30th. The election pits BC NDP candidate… Click to open the link
Inflation: Myths, Realities and Solutions April 8, 2022 On April 7 we co-hosted a lunch & learn event titled Inflation: Myths, Realities and… Click to open the link
Municipal Candidate Endorsement Opportunity April 6, 2022 This notice is intended for new candidates, and incumbents who have not yet been vetted… Click to open the link
Build the Skytrain to UBC! March 16, 2022 This Spring Vancouver City Council will vote on a proposed route to extend the Broadway… Click to open the link
Convoy Counter-Protest this Saturday March 2, 2022 Community members are coming together this Saturday to once again show the far-right convoy they… Click to open the link
Labour Education Program Filling Up Fast! February 24, 2022 Seats in the Winter/Spring Session of our Labour Education Program are filling up fast, with… Click to open the link
Gratitude Gathering: Let’s thank frontline workers! February 16, 2022 Shared on behalf of Lights of Hope Join us in a recognition of everyone who… Click to open the link
Joint Labour Council Statement on the Recent Far-Right Convoys February 15, 2022 New Westminster & District Labour Council Vancouver & District Labour Council Late last month we… Click to open the link
Two Events to Honour Black History Month February 7, 2022 Join the National Congress of Black Women Foundation, New Westminster and District Labour Council, and… Click to open the link
Making HOME: Housing for All of Us January 19, 2022 On January 25 or 26, Vancouver City Council will vote on a motion introduced by… Click to open the link
VDLC Endorses City of North Vancouver Incumbents January 19, 2022 The Vancouver and District Labour Council has endorsed City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan,… Click to open the link
VDLC Endorses Vancouver Incumbents January 19, 2022 The Vancouver and District Labour Council has endorsed a number of incumbent candidates in the… Click to open the link
Workers Deserve Better January 19, 2022 The VDLC wholeheartedly supports the BC Federation of Labour’s Workers Deserve Better campaign. For two… Click to open the link
Welcome Canadian Animation Guild! January 19, 2022 We are proud to welcome The Canadian Animation Guild, IATSE Local 938, as the newest… Click to open the link
Two New VDLC T-shirts Available for Pre-order January 11, 2022 The VDLC has two new t-shirts available for pre-order! Place your order by January 15,… Click to open the link
VDLC Endorses Mayor Kennedy Stewart for Re-Election December 15, 2021 Media Advisory December 15, 2021Vancouver, BC VDLC Endorses Mayor Kennedy Stewart for Re-Election The Vancouver… Click to open the link
Save the Date for International Women’s Day 2022! December 14, 2021 Our virtual event will take place on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at 7:00pm. The topic… Click to open the link
Holiday Office Hours December 14, 2021 Our office will be closed during the week of December 20th, as well as on… Click to open the link
City Council Approves Vacancy Control for SRO’s November 18, 2021 On November 17, Vancouver City Council approved vacancy control for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels.… Click to open the link
Oppose the Coup in Sudan November 18, 2021 On October 25 the military under General Abdel Fattah Burhan dissolved the transitional government of… Click to open the link
Welcome CUPE Local 8911! November 17, 2021 We are proud to welcome Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 8911 Emergency Communication Professionals… Click to open the link
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action November 16, 2021 Starting this month, we will highlight one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada… Click to open the link
Urgent Call to Extend COVID Recovery Benefits November 16, 2021 The VDLC has joined with more than fifty organizations across Canada in signing an open… Click to open the link
Implement Vacancy Control for SRO’s November 2, 2021 Later this month City of Vancouver staff will report back to City Council on their… Click to open the link
Honouring the MacPaps November 2, 2021 Honouring the MacPaps Video Over fifteen hundred Canadian volunteers fought against fascism in the Spanish… Click to open the link
Action Needed to End the Eviction Crisis October 21, 2021 A recent study out of the University of British Columbia, indicated that 10.6% of renters… Click to open the link
Tell Minister Whiteside: School rankings are harmful and undermine public education October 20, 2021 Every year, students in grades 4 and 7 lose nearly four hours of valuable learning… Click to open the link