News – Vancouver and District Labour Council.

Like Biden, Trudeau should put good union jobs on the agenda

March 22, 2023

By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in The Hill Times…

A Workers’ Budget: Labour demands for Budget 2023

March 21, 2023

Bruske: Workers and their families are falling behind, and our inadequate social safety net is…

CLC: Justice is long overdue for Black workers

March 21, 2023

The impacts of anti-Black racism are far reaching and have caused significant barriers to economic…

Enough is enough: It’s time to put workers and pensioners before big banks and CEOs.

March 9, 2023

By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in The Hill Times…

Canada’s unions: Urgent action required to rein in corporate greed

March 9, 2023

Bruske: Wealthy grocery CEOs must be held to account for Canadians’ skyrocketing grocery bills OTTAWA…

To union feminists, this International Women’s Day, I salute you

March 8, 2023

My friends, You have led the charge, for decades, to improve women’s rights and gender…

Union women: Stronger than ever

March 7, 2023

Union women across Canada are marking International Women’s Day by celebrating our collective victories and…

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…

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…

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…

CLC President Bea Bruske responds to labour force data

February 10, 2023

Bruske: Canada’s unions pleased to see buoyancy in job market, but wages continue to lag…

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…

Federal-provincial health care deal: Canada’s unions cautiously optimistic

February 7, 2023

Bruske: Health care deal is a step in the right direction — Now governments must…

Workers mobilize to Parliament Hill urging action on polycrisis

February 7, 2023

Bruske : Hundreds of workers will meet with MPs to call for urgent action on…

Statement by Bea Bruske: We need to strengthen and expand our public health care system

February 2, 2023

Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement after meeting with…

Workers are sounding the alarm—parliamentarians must take heed

February 1, 2023

By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in The Hill Times…

BHM 2023: It’s time Canada takes care of Black care workers

February 1, 2023

Black History Month is an important time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements and…

Canada’s unions welcome improved long-term care standard —but demand an end to for-profit care

January 31, 2023

OTTAWA – Canada’s unions welcome improvements to the National Long-Term Care Services Standard but they…

Canada’s unions are celebrating Canada’s ratification of International Labour Organization Convention 190

January 30, 2023

Bruske: Workers deserve a safe workplace. This historic convention will establish the right to a…

Canada’s unions: urgent action needed to end Islamophobia, protect Muslim communities

January 29, 2023

On the second National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action…

An economy rigged against workers could mean a ‘Winter of Discontent.’

January 26, 2023

By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, as published in the The Globe…

Bank of Canada’s eighth consecutive rate hike means workers will take another hit

January 25, 2023

Bruske: With inflation moderating, Bank of Canada has no excuse to further burden Canadians OTTAWA––Canada’s…

Politicians must collaborate to find solutions for Canada’s struggling workers

January 24, 2023

Bruske: The choices facing decision-makers in the coming months will shape Canada for years to…

Canada’s unions congratulate Magali Picard on historic FTQ presidential win

January 19, 2023

MONTRÉAL – Canada’s unions would like to congratulate Magali Picard on being the first woman…

Winter / Spring 2023 Labour Education Program

January 17, 2023

We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 2023 Winter | Spring…

Beware of Premiers bearing promises of a quick health care fix

January 16, 2023

By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, and Patty Coates, President of the…

Statement by the Canadian Labour Congress regarding the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

January 14, 2023

The Canadian Labour Congress has expressed its grave concerns about the allegations against Luca Visentini,…

New! Permanent Residence for “Out-of-Status” Construction Workers in the GTA, 2023

January 3, 2023

Permanent Residence for “Out-of-Status” Construction Workers in the GTA, 2023 The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)…

As we head into the holidays, Canadians are struggling after being hammered by aggressive interest rate hikes

December 21, 2022

Bruske: In 2023, Parliament needs to focus on the true causes of inflation and address…

Statement from Bea Bruske on the mass shooting in Vaughan, Ontario

December 19, 2022

Canada’s unions are shocked and horrified to hear of the tragic mass shooting in Vaughan on…

International Migrants Day: Canada must do more to help undocumented people secure their rights

December 18, 2022

Canada’s unions are urging the federal government to be ambitious in developing an inclusive and…

Canada’s unions are lifting everyone up

December 15, 2022

Bruske: As Parliament adjourns, we celebrate progress made and gear up to fight even harder…

The Bank’s forgotten mandate: Support maximum sustainable employment

December 13, 2022

BRUSKE: More balanced economic policies needed to avoid devastating job losses OTTAWA –– A year…

Canada’s unions: hate and racism cannot continue to go unchecked

December 10, 2022

Canada’s unions have long brought workers together in solidarity and unity to carry on the…

Premiers and PM must get health deal done

December 9, 2022

BRUSKE: Political bickering must be replaced with all-hands-on-deck urgency to save kids’ lives OTTAWA––Canada faces…

Fund It Fix It

December 9, 2022

At our December regular meeting, delegates voted to endorse the British Columbia Federation of Students…

New child care legislation includes important commitment to non-profit child care and a qualified and well-supported workforce

December 8, 2022

Bruske: We welcome new child care legislation and will fight to strengthen it as it…

Missed opportunity to push pause on rate hikes and put people first

December 7, 2022

BRUSKE: We should do everything we can to avoid job losses and a painful recession…

Bea Bruske: Bank of Canada should pause rate hikes now to avert a manufactured recession

December 6, 2022

By Bea Bruske, as published in the Financial Post. Bank risks substantially weakening our economy,…

It’s time to commit to ending gender-based violence and say never again!

December 6, 2022

Every year on December 6th people across Canada remember the 14 women who were murdered…

Canada’s unions call for fast-tracking of Canada Disability Benefit

December 3, 2022

Canada’s unions are marking the International Day for Persons with Disabilities by renewing the call…

Sylvain Le May – Winner of the 2022 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award

December 2, 2022

December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities—which aims to promote awareness and…

It’s time to end gender-based violence at work

December 2, 2022

A call centre worker receives a torrent of verbal abuse while helping a customer. A…

Canada’s unions applaud the introduction of federal paid sick leave

December 1, 2022

Bruske: Thousands of workers in federally-regulated workplaces will benefit; now we need paid sick leave…

On November 25th – Canada’s unions are raising awareness on Gender-Based Violence at Work

November 25, 2022

Every day in Canada women, two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender nonconforming workers face life-threatening violence…

Unions welcome new protections for workers’ pensions

November 23, 2022

Bruske: Senate must now act quickly to pass Bill C-228 and safeguard the hard-earned pensions…

Canada’s unions on COP27: Some wins, but we have our work cut out for us

November 21, 2022

The COP27 negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, delivered some important wins but highlighted that, more…

Bank of Canada’s continuous rate hike is not slowing down inflation

November 17, 2022

Bruske: It’s time to address the true causes of current inflation, protect Canadians against its…

Trans workers disproportionately impacted by harassment, violence at work

November 13, 2022

Canada’s unions are calling attention to the alarming results from the recent national survey on…

Statement from Larry Rousseau: Meaningful investments and a seat at the table for workers essential for decarbonization

November 5, 2022

Larry Rousseau, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released this statement ahead of COP27:…

Statement by Bea Bruske: Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause is a full-on violation of workers’ rights

November 3, 2022

Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement in solidarity with…

Fall economic statement: Canada’s unions welcome new investments

November 3, 2022

Bruske: We are happy to finally see this government move toward a more sustainable future.…

Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske available to speak on fall economic update

November 2, 2022

OTTAWA––Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, is available to talk about what the…

Statement by Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with CUPE Ontario education workers in the face of Ford’s legislative attacks

November 1, 2022

Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement in support of…

Bank of Canada determined to push the economy into a recession, no matter the impact on Canadians

October 25, 2022

Bruske: Workers cannot keep paying the price the Bank of Canada is imposing. A recession would…

New report urges rate hike pause to save workers’ jobs

October 19, 2022

An economic report from the Canadian Labour Congress and the Centre for Future Work proposes…

Workers push back, demand decent work from decision-makers

October 7, 2022

As the global community marks World Day for Decent Work, workers around the world are…

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…

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…

Political leaders must work together and fast-track Bill C-22 on Disability Benefits

October 3, 2022

Canada’s unions are urging MPs from all parties to come together in support of Bill…

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…

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…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A day for meaningful action and solidarity

September 30, 2022

Canada’s unions are calling on the federal government to mark the National Day for Truth…

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…

Grocery greedflation leaves families paying more for food

September 28, 2022

Bruske: Corporate concentration drives up food prices as a few companies occupy an outsized market…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Statement by Bea Bruske: We must work to avoid a recession that would put many working families at risk

September 23, 2022

Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement after meeting between…

To achieve gender equality, Canada’s decision makers must prioritize investments in care

September 22, 2022

Canada’s unions are marking Gender Equality Week by calling on the federal government to reduce…

Parliament must act urgently to make sure workers aren’t left behind

September 21, 2022

Bruske: MPs must extend temporary help to unemployed workers and act swiftly to permanently fix…

Welcome Professional Employees’ Association (PEA)!

September 21, 2022

The VDLC is excited to welcome the affiliation of 151 members of the Public Employees’…

Politicians must put aside the rhetoric and fix the affordability crisis

September 20, 2022

Bruske: MPs must work together to help families in need and clamp down on corporate…

Equal pay for work of equal value: it’s long past the time for employers and governments to get it right on pay equity

September 18, 2022

Canada’s unions are calling on governments around the world, at all levels, to take urgent…

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!…

Labour 20 recommendations to G20 Labour and Employment Ministers

September 14, 2022

In advance of a meeting of the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers held in Bali,…

Vote for Labour Endorsed Candidates

September 14, 2022

On October 15th voters will go to the polls to elect mayors, city councillors, school…

Canada’s unions welcome inflation relief

September 13, 2022

Bruske: Liberal and New Democrat cooperation will help families weather this affordability crisis OTTAWA ––…

Poilievre and the Conservatives can’t be trusted to stand up for workers

September 11, 2022

Bruske: Poilievre loud on rhetoric, but silent on his real agenda OTTAWA––With his lengthy anti-worker…

Rising interest rates mean families suffer another hit in the pocketbook

September 7, 2022

Bruske: With Parliament set to return, decision makers must put Main Street, not Bay Street,…

A path to the middle class for millions of workers

September 6, 2022

By Bea Bruske, as published in The Province If you appreciate having weekends, a forty-hour…

Unions pave path to the middle class for millions of Canadians

September 5, 2022

Bruske: Growing momentum for workers to demand better OTTAWA–Canada’s unions are marking Labour Day by…

Labour Day: Worker power is key to a stronger middle class

August 31, 2022

(TORONTO) Canada’s unions are encouraging workers to reclaim their power and stand up to employers…

Despite slowing inflation, prices still rising faster than wages

August 16, 2022

Bruske: Government should tax corporate profiteers to pay for extending expiring EI measures OTTAWA––Improving inflation…

Progress towards a world of work free of violence and harassment

August 11, 2022

Bruske: Now we must turn to the hard work of implementing this landmark international agreement…

Bruske to PM: Work with premiers to fix Canada’s crumbling care system

August 10, 2022

As families face shuttered emergency rooms, governments must act now so people can get the…

Bank of Canada governor should stay in his lane and not undermine collective bargaining

August 2, 2022

It isn’t the 1970s; evidence does not point to a wage-price spiral. So why is…

Governments must help families facing economic precipice

July 28, 2022

Bruske: Mounting evidence of low-income families at grave risk from inflation crisis must be wake-up…

VDLC Endorses Municipal Candidates

July 20, 2022

UPDATED: August 29, 2022UPDATED: July 22, 2022 The Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) has…

Canada’s unions welcome today’s B.C. court’s decision in Cambie case

July 15, 2022

Bruske: Now is the time to strengthen our public health care system OTTAWA –Canada’s unions…

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…

Canada’s unions welcome Premiers’ call for more federal health investment – but demand greater accountability

July 12, 2022

VICTORIA––Canada’s unions welcomed the Council of the Federation’s call for increased federal health transfers but…

Canada’s unions to engage Premiers at the Council of the Federation on strengthening public health care

July 7, 2022

OTTAWA––Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to talk about next…

Bea Bruske: John Horgan is a true friend to working people

June 28, 2022

OTTAWA––Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement: “Canada’s unions thank…

Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions express solidarity and demand action on reproductive rights

June 24, 2022

OTTAWA–– Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement: “Today, the…

Indigenous Peoples Day 2022: Honouring Indigenous cultures on June 21 and beyond

June 21, 2022

Canada’s unions are marking Indigenous Peoples Day by standing in support and solidarity with First…

Canada’s unions: Urgent action needed to help families through the inflation crisis

June 16, 2022

OTTAWA – Day-to-day prices on essentials are surging, interest rates soaring and rents are reaching…

June 16 is International Domestic Workers’ Day

June 16, 2022

Canada’s unions are marking International Domestic Workers’ Day by calling on the federal government to…

Canada’s unions welcome cross-party collaboration on the Pension Protection Act – Bill C-228

June 14, 2022

OTTAWA – Canada’s unions welcome the cross-party collaboration of New Democrat, Bloc and Conservative MPs,…

Canada’s unions celebrate B.C. card check law to empower workers

June 3, 2022

Bruske: It’s about fairness. Premier Horgan’s government enacts critical law to support working people VICTORIA,…

Canada’s unions welcome disability benefit bill

June 2, 2022

Bruske: Now let’s get this bill passed quickly – and help end disability poverty OTTAWA…

Together, let’s move #ForwardWithPride!

May 30, 2022

In Canada and around the world, 2SLGBTQI people are facing a rising tide of hatred,…

Canada’s unions call for fast-tracking of Canada Disability Benefit

May 28, 2022

Canada’s unions are marking National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) by calling on the federal government to…

Canadians can’t afford for-profit long-term care

May 19, 2022

Bruske: It’s time to get the profit out of care OTTAWA –– A new report…

IDAHOTB: Canada’s unions call for an end to violence and harassment

May 17, 2022

Canada’s unions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) by calling…

Conservatives refuse to talk lagging wages instead push low-wage austerity agenda

May 16, 2022

Bruske: As wages lag far behind inflation, Conservative leadership candidates ignore struggling workers. OTTAWA –…

Bruske to German Chancellor and the G7: Turn from ambition to action on climate and just transition

May 11, 2022

Bruske: We must not trade good jobs for low-quality, precarious work as we accelerate progress…

Honour Westray. Enforce the law.

May 9, 2022

May 9, 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Westray mine explosion that killed 26…

Turn minimum wages into living wages and index to inflation

May 6, 2022

Bruske: StatCan numbers show markets aren’t delivering fair wages – governments must take action OTTAWA…

Period Promise campaign

May 5, 2022

This year’s Period Promise campaign is now underway. Your donation will help fight period poverty…

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…

Canada’s unions: Protect our public institutions

May 3, 2022

Canada’s unions are asking the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry to ensure no other…

Workers welcome wins in budget bill

May 2, 2022

Bruske: Canada’s unions welcome progress on key issues, but there’s more work to do on…

Celebrate May Day the best way possible: organize!

May 1, 2022

Canada’s unions are marking May Day by standing in solidarity with workers around the world,…

Asian Heritage Month: Canada must do more to eliminate anti-Asian racism

April 30, 2022

As Canada prepares to mark Asian Heritage Month in May, anti-Asian racism and xenophobia have…

Canada’s unions celebrate end to discriminatory blood donation policy

April 28, 2022

Bruske: Long-awaited victory for 2SLGBTQI advocates OTTAWA –– After waiting three decades, Canada’s unions welcome…

Work shouldn’t hurt: workplace health and safety rights should be fundamental

April 28, 2022

Canada’s unions are calling on the federal government to take swift action on workplace health…

Day of Mourning Mayoral Proclamations

April 28, 2022

Thank you to Mayor Kennedy Stewart of the City of Vancouver, and Mayor Linda Buchanan…

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…

Welcome SEIU Local 2!

April 20, 2022

We are proud to welcome Service Employees’ International Union, Local 2, as the most recent…

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…

Inflation: Myths, Realities and Solutions

April 8, 2022

On April 7 we co-hosted a lunch & learn event titled Inflation: Myths, Realities and…

Municipal Candidate Endorsement Opportunity

April 6, 2022

This notice is intended for new candidates, and incumbents who have not yet been vetted…

Build the Skytrain to UBC!

March 16, 2022

This Spring Vancouver City Council will vote on a proposed route to extend the Broadway…

Convoy Counter-Protest this Saturday

March 2, 2022

Community members are coming together this Saturday to once again show the far-right convoy they…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

VDLC Endorses Vancouver Incumbents

January 19, 2022

The Vancouver and District Labour Council has endorsed a number of incumbent candidates in the…

Workers Deserve Better

January 19, 2022

The VDLC wholeheartedly supports the BC Federation of Labour’s Workers Deserve Better campaign. For two…

Welcome Canadian Animation Guild!

January 19, 2022

We are proud to welcome The Canadian Animation Guild, IATSE Local 938, as the newest…

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,…

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…

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…

Holiday Office Hours

December 14, 2021

Our office will be closed during the week of December 20th, as well as on…

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.…

Oppose the Coup in Sudan

November 18, 2021

On October 25 the military under General Abdel Fattah Burhan dissolved the transitional government of…

Welcome CUPE Local 8911!

November 17, 2021

We are proud to welcome Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 8911 Emergency Communication Professionals…

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…

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…

Implement Vacancy Control for SRO’s

November 2, 2021

Later this month City of Vancouver staff will report back to City Council on their…

Honouring the MacPaps

November 2, 2021

Honouring the MacPaps Video Over fifteen hundred Canadian volunteers fought against fascism in the Spanish…

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…

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…

Solidarity with Striking LTS Workers

October 2, 2021

On October 1, the VDLC co-organized a rally with New Westminster and District Labour Council,…

Statement from VDLC on Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

September 28, 2021

September 30 is Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. VDLC acknowledges the underlying title…

VDLC Opts Not to Endorse Vision Vancouver in 2022

September 23, 2021

This week the Vancouver and District Labour Council made its first major decision regarding who…

Volunteer this Election Day!

September 14, 2021

Election day is September 20th, and your help is needed to get out the vote…

New Labour Education Resource for Learners and Facilitators

September 6, 2021

On Labour Day a new resource is being launched for those interested in labour education.…

The Elsies 2021

September 3, 2021

The link to this years Labour Day event, The Elsies, is available here! We can’t…

Labour Day Message from Mayor Kennedy Stewart

September 3, 2021

Join a Labour Canvass!

September 1, 2021

Join us and help elect candidates who will put workers first in the recovery and work…

Labour Day 2021

August 25, 2021

Labour Day is fast approaching, and we are excited to join with New Westminster and…

Letter to YVR Janitors from YVR Joint Union Committee

August 18, 2021

The VDLC, and several unions representing workers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), are speaking out…

Consultation on Paid Sick Leave

August 9, 2021

The Government of British Columbia has initiated a public consultation process regarding what BC’s paid…

Boycott Hilton Metrotown and Pacific Gateway Hotel

August 9, 2021

We support the boycott of the Metrotown Hilton and Pacific Gateway Hotel called by the…

Rent Strike Bargain

August 9, 2021

At our January 19th meeting, the VDLC endorsed the Rent Strike Bargain Campaign for collective…

Labour Day for Kids! – Colouring Contest

July 22, 2021

Our Labour Day kids’ colouring contest is back! Contest open now until the end of…

Vancouver City Council Endorses Vote16BC!

June 25, 2021

At its June 24 meeting, Vancouver City Council endorsed the Vote16BC campaign to reduce the…

Vancouver City Council Supports Hotel Workers!

June 25, 2021

On June 24, Vancouver City Council passed supporting the right of laid-off hotel workers to…

Labour Council Releases Municipal Polling Results

June 23, 2021

The Vancouver and District Labour Council is releasing the results of recent polling conducted on…

VDLC Calling on City Council to Support Vote16BC, Hotel Workers

June 17, 2021

The VDLC is highlighting two important motions coming to Vancouver City Council next week. The…

Call for Mandatory Training in TRC and UNDRIP

June 15, 2021

The VDLC endorses the call for mandatory training in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report…

SUBMIT YOUR ELSIE AWARD NOMINATIONS!

June 1, 2021

The New Westminster and District Labour Council and Vancouver and District Labour Council will be…

Elect Karina Reid

May 28, 2021

The Vancouver and District Labour Council has endorsed Karina Reid of the Richmond Independent Team…

Make it Public

May 28, 2021

We support the Hospital Employees’ Union in their Make It Public campaign to end privatization…

VDLC Calls for Compulsory Trades

May 18, 2021

The VDLC backs the BC Building Trades Council in its longstanding demand for the reintroduction…

Support PSAC members working at Granville Island!

May 13, 2021

Shared on behalf of PSAC BC Region — Send a letter to Canadian Mortgage and…

Period Promise Campaign

May 6, 2021

Please contribute to this year’s Period Promise campaign. For many years, the VDLC has participated…

Solidarity Pledge

May 1, 2021

This campaign is expired, but you can still sign up on our homepage for updates…

Oppose Back-to-Work Legislation

April 30, 2021

On April 28th, the federal government introduced back-to-work legislation targeting workers at the Port of Montreal.…

City of North Vancouver to Become Living Wage Employer!

March 30, 2021

At their March 29th meeting, City of North Vancouver’s Mayor and Council voted unanimously to…

Solidarity with Molson Coors Workers

March 25, 2021

For over a month members of Canadian Union of Brewery and General Workers (CUBGW), Local 325,…

Vaccines for All

March 18, 2021

We support the Migrant Rights Network’s Vaccines for All! campaign. The campaign draws attention to the fact…

Re-elect Khelsilem for Vancity Board of Directors

March 18, 2021

If you are a member of Vancity Credit Union, be sure to vote in the…

Canada cannot be silent on “Bloody Sunday” massacre in Philippines

March 10, 2021

On March 5, in another of Philippine President Duterte’s inflammatory speeches, he declared “Kill, kill…

Sign the Petition – Fairness for Ledcor LTS Workers!

March 10, 2021

238 workers at Ledcor Telecommunication Services joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213…

Extend Recall Rights to Teachers of ILSC Vancouver

March 9, 2021

Recall rights for ILSC teachers are expiring due to long-term layoffs brought on by the…

BC’s Unequal Women

March 9, 2021

They’ve cleaned rooms, cooked meals, and served tourists across BC for decades. But now they’re…

IWD 2021 Recording

March 9, 2021

If you missed out International Women’s Day 2021 event, She-Cession: The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic…

Day of Action in Solidarity with IBEW 213 Members on Strike

March 3, 2021

On March 19 the Vancouver and District Labour Council and New Westminster and District Labour…

Social Impact Bonds Are Privatization

February 23, 2021

We are calling on Vancouver City Council to say no to Social Impact Bonds. Vancouver…

Stop the Taxation of Phoenix General Damages

February 18, 2021

Federal government workers deserve full compensation after almost five years of pay problems caused by…

End Stigma. Save Lives.

February 18, 2021

The City of Vancouver is seeking Federal Government approval for the decriminalization of personal possession…