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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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 –… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Honour Westray. Enforce the law. May 9, 2022 May 9, 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Westray mine explosion that killed 26… Click to open the link
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… 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
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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,… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… 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
Building a low-wage economy with stomach-churning greed April 26, 2022 Bruske: Minimum wage employees being replaced by offshore workers making $3.75 an hour will hurt workers… Click to open the link
Helping families facing affordability squeeze must be MPs’ job one April 25, 2022 Bruske: As Parliament returns, Canada’s unions urge MPs to back workers and reject the push… Click to open the link
Making Global Supply Chains Safe for Workers: Nine Years after the Rana Plaza Collapse April 24, 2022 April 24th marks the anniversary of one of the world’s worst and avoidable industrial accidents. Rana… 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
Government must not break their promise and leave Canadians paying sky-high drug costs April 14, 2022 Canada’s unions are troubled about the government’s decision late today, to reverse course on changes… Click to open the link
Rising interest rates and record inflation creating perfect storm of unaffordability April 13, 2022 Bruske: With the cost of everything – even debt – rising fast, we must fight… Click to open the link
Labour 7 statement to the G7 Leaders’ Summit 2022 April 12, 2022 The 2022 Labour 7 summit “Shaping the Global Common Good” will take place in Berlin… 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
Budget 2022: Progress on building a new and better normal April 7, 2022 Bruske: Federal budget shows that when parties work together, everyday people benefit OTTAWA – Canada’s… Click to open the link
BC government move to card check certification a win for workers April 6, 2022 Canada’s unions welcome today’s move by the BC government to return to automatic certification in… Click to open the link
Canada at an Economic Crossroads: A Better Normal or Settling for Worse? April 6, 2022 By Bea Bruske, as published in National Newswatch With the federal budget just a day… 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
Top 10 things unions and working people are looking for in Budget 2022 April 4, 2022 OTTAWA – Canada’s unions are calling on the federal government to focus on the… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress’ President Bea Bruske available to react to Budget 2022 March 31, 2022 OTTAWA – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to talk… Click to open the link
Hope and optimism shines through the grey fog of Ottawa politics March 30, 2022 By Bea Bruske, as published in The Hill Times We saw a refreshing ray of… Click to open the link
National survey reports widespread harassment and violence in workplaces March 30, 2022 Today the CLC and its research partners are releasing the initial findings of a national… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions welcome long-delayed Ontario child care deal March 28, 2022 Bruske: As struggling parents heave a sigh of a relief, now we must make sure… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions welcome new health funding – now make it permanent March 25, 2022 OTTAWA – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, made the following statement today… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions welcome landmark agreement between Liberals and New Democrats on a progressive agenda for Canada March 22, 2022 OTTAWA – Canada’s unions celebrate today’s historic agreement between the Government and the NDP and… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions stand with Teamsters union and demand negotiations be allowed to continue March 21, 2022 OTTAWA – Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and… Click to open the link
IDERD: Fighting racism means looking back as well as looking forward March 21, 2022 As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions are… 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
Canada’s unions: victory laps premature when it comes to jobs numbers March 11, 2022 Bruske: Wages rising at less than the cost-of-living while workers in some sectors are being… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress’ President Bea Bruske available to react to labour force data March 10, 2022 OTTAWA –Canada’s unions will be reacting to labour force data to be released by Statistics… Click to open the link
IWD 2022: Gender equality depends on a healthy care economy March 7, 2022 Canada’s unions are marking International Women’s Day 2022 by highlighting the critical importance of care… 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
Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with Ukraine and condemn unprovoked Russian aggression February 24, 2022 OTTAWA–– Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement: “The world… Click to open the link
Every worker deserves ten days paid sick leave February 24, 2022 Bruske: Canada’s unions urge the federal government to work with the premiers to protect our… 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
Canada’s unions stand with those who stand against hate February 15, 2022 Communities show how to build solidarity so we can move forward together Bea Bruske, President… 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
Joint statement from Canada’s unions on the Ottawa occupation February 9, 2022 Canada’s unions have fought for generations for the right to protest. This is a cornerstone… 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
Statement by Bea Bruske: Respecting rights is a two-way street February 2, 2022 OTTAWA––Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement today: “Canada’s unions… Click to open the link
Welcome progress in first 100 days – but much work to do in next 100 weeks February 2, 2022 Bruske: Government and parliament must roll up their sleeves and get down to work OTTAWA––As… Click to open the link
Health investments must be tied to stronger public health care February 1, 2022 Bruske: Increased health transfers must improve public health – not become tax giveaways to people… Click to open the link
Concrete action needed to address anti-Black racism and discrimination February 1, 2022 Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by calling for long-term, concrete government action to… Click to open the link
Federal government must increase efforts to end Islamophobia in Canada January 28, 2022 On this first ever National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and… Click to open the link
Parliament must work with urgency on helping families January 27, 2022 Bea Bruske: With care systems at a crisis point, runaway costs and a broken social… Click to open the link
Ford punishing Ontario parents January 24, 2022 Bea Bruske: Ford government must stop playing politics and sign child care deal OTTAWA –… 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
Statement from Bea Bruske on the death of Alexa McDonough January 15, 2022 Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement today: “It was… Click to open the link
Resilience, Determination and Ambition in 2022 January 12, 2022 By Bea Bruske I think almost everyone can agree 2021 was a rough year. The… 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
Workers and their families need help now December 22, 2021 More needed to help Canadians amid devastating Omicron wave Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian… Click to open the link
Statement of the CLC and provincial and territorial federations of labour in response to the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee Report December 20, 2021 The Canadian Labour Congress and Canada’s provincial and territorial federations of labour unanimously reject the… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions calling for greater protections and supports for migrant workers December 17, 2021 Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by calling for improved conditions for migrant workers… 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
Canada’s unions welcome progress for seniors, students and First Nations children in fall economic update December 14, 2021 Bruske: Canada’s unions happy to see support but disappointed unemployed workers and their families left… 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
Federal government must take immediate action to protect migrant workers from COVID-19 December 10, 2021 The Auditor General released a scathing report yesterday on the alarming lack of protective measures… Click to open the link
Human Rights Day: Canada must ratify C-189 to protect vulnerable domestic workers December 10, 2021 Canada’s unions are marking International Human Rights Day by renewing their call on the federal… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions: Use fiscal update to reverse seniors’ clawbacks and emergency help for workers December 9, 2021 Bruske: Parliament must act swiftly to help low-income seniors, the 1.2 million unemployed and the 630K working Canadians who want full-time work… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions demand government take concrete steps to implement pharmacare in upcoming fiscal update December 8, 2021 Bruske: January 1, 2022 was supposed to be a universal pharmacare milestone – instead we… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions: We all have an important role to play in ending gender-based violence December 6, 2021 On December 6th 1989, 14 women were murdered in a horrific act of gender-based violence… Click to open the link
Rank and file union members engage MPs with powerful stories about the need to end seniors’ clawbacks December 3, 2021 Bruske: Hundreds of union members participated in CLC’s Action Week, telling MPs about low-income seniors… Click to open the link
Sheryl Burns awarded the 2021 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award December 3, 2021 December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which aims to promote awareness… Click to open the link
Federal government should fast-track Canada Disability Benefit implementation December 2, 2021 Canada’s unions are marking December 3 – the International Day of Persons with Disabilities –… Click to open the link
MPs must listen to workers and take action on a fair recovery that makes life more affordable November 29, 2021 Canada’s unions are making sure Members of Parliament hear from workers, as they get down… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions welcome federal legislation on paid sick leave and protecting health care workers November 26, 2021 Bruske: we will keep fighting until every worker in Canada has access to paid sick… Click to open the link
New worker lockdown benefit fails to benefit workers November 25, 2021 Liberals miss the mark with new legislation, more needed to help Canadians Canada’s unions are… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions call on federal government to ratify and implement C-190 November 24, 2021 Canada’s unions are marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by… Click to open the link
Parliament must get to work on a recovery that makes life more affordable for workers and their families November 22, 2021 OTTAWA – Canada’s unions are calling on all parties in our new minority parliament to… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions urge federal government to end conversion therapy November 19, 2021 Canada’s unions are marking November 20 – the Transgender Day of Remembrance – by renewing… Click to open the link
President Bea Bruske available to speak about Canada’s unions’ priorities for new Parliament November 19, 2021 With Parliament set to return – amidst rising inflation, stretching family budgets and an uneven… 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
Conservatives pushing the same playbook on inflation instead of helping families November 17, 2021 OTTAWA – With family budgets stretched thin, now is not the time to raise interest… 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
Government must combat surging cost-of-living with action to raise minimum wage and bring down costs of housing, child care, and medicines November 16, 2021 OTTAWA – With working people seeing their wages fall behind inflation, and everyday essentially getting more and… 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
Canada’s unions welcome Canada-Alberta affordable child care agreement November 15, 2021 High costs and lack of affordable spaces plaguing inflation-weary parents from coast-to-coast-to-coast OTTAWA – Canada’s… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions stand in solidarity with New Brunswick public sector workers & call on Premier Higgs to bargain in good faith November 9, 2021 OTTAWA – Instead of lockouts, back-to-work laws and intimidation tactics, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs… Click to open the link
Government must put the brakes on Bay St. and prevent windfall pandemic payouts November 3, 2021 OTTAWA – An upcoming announcement from Canada’s banking regulator has the financial sector salivating at… Click to open the link
Workers cannot trust Doug Ford to be a friend November 2, 2021 Doug Ford has put his corporate buddies ahead of workers every time. Now, he’ll say… 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
Governments must commit to repairing care economy on global care day October 29, 2021 Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, made the following statement for the Global… Click to open the link
New cabinet must get to work on building an inclusive and equitable recovery October 26, 2021 OTTAWA—Bea Bruske released the following statement about the new federal cabinet: “With women so disproportionately… Click to open the link
New Cabinet’s top priority must be strengthening Canada’s care economy October 25, 2021 This week, the world will mark the Global Day of Action for Care. COVID-19 has… Click to open the link
Canadian Labour Congress’ President Bea Bruske available to speak about emergency benefits October 21, 2021 OTTAWA – President Bea Bruske is available to speak to media today on the urgent… 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
Bruske meets Deputy Prime Minister Freeland to discuss help for workers October 18, 2021 OTTAWA—Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister… Click to open the link
SCC ruling a victory for working women October 15, 2021 Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement on the Supreme… Click to open the link
As clock ticks down, Canada’s unions demand government chooses help for people October 13, 2021 OTTAWA—Canada’s unions are urging the federal government to extend emergency benefits to help workers and… Click to open the link
Fourth wave means urgent need to extend emergency help for workers October 7, 2021 Emergency benefits due to expire for workers in next two weeks OTTAWA—With the fourth wave… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions calling for worker-centred pandemic recovery October 6, 2021 Canada’s unions are marking the World Day for Decent Work on October 7, by calling… Click to open the link
Premiers, PM must listen to Canadians on strengthening health care October 5, 2021 Unconditional health transfers won’t solve problems of LTC abuses, nursing shortages or lack of access… Click to open the link
Canadian unions’ support to Haiti October 4, 2021 Canadian unions have responded to an appeal issued by the Confederation of Public and Private… Click to open the link
Solidarity with Striking LTS Workers October 2, 2021 On October 1, the VDLC co-organized a rally with New Westminster and District Labour Council,… Click to open the link
UN Day for Older Persons: Canada’s unions call for strong supports for seniors October 1, 2021 Canada’s unions are marking the UN Day for Older Persons by highlighting the need for… Click to open the link
Statement by Bea Bruske October 1, 2021 Earlier today, following a National Truth and Reconciliation Day event hosted by the Canadian Labour… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions call on new federal government to prioritize reconciliation ahead of first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 29, 2021 Canada’s unions are marking the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by strengthening our… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions shocked at dissolution of HKCTU September 22, 2021 Canadian unions express their shock and dismay upon learning of the recent decision of the… Click to open the link
Status quo parliament must not return to the status quo September 21, 2021 Parliament must get to work on key issues facing workers OTTAWA – Canada’s unions congratulate… Click to open the link
Time for workers and their families to make their voices heard September 20, 2021 Volunteers from all parts of the labour movement are knocking on doors across the country… Click to open the link
Next federal government must deliver for workers September 18, 2021 Pandemic recovery must be built on investments that improve the lives of all Canadians Canada… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions united with nurses in demanding urgent government action September 17, 2021 OTTAWA – As the pandemic strains Canada’s public health care systems, nurses are sounding the… Click to open the link
O’Toole another Conservative who would put our public health care system at risk September 16, 2021 With the pandemic pushing provinces to the brink, a federal Conservative government would put Canada’s… Click to open the link
Conservative O’Toole would mean low-wage recovery that leaves workers behind September 15, 2021 Service workers see average wages rise paltry 59 cents during the pandemic, less than a… Click to open the link
CLC President Bea Bruske: Vote to make sure working moms aren’t left behind September 14, 2021 Bruske joins group of prominent women demanding all parties make affordable, accessible child care for all… Click to open the link
Child care is on the ballot this election September 14, 2021 On today’s National Day of Action for affordable quality, accessible, inclusive child care for all,… Click to open the link
Volunteer this Election Day! September 14, 2021 Election day is September 20th, and your help is needed to get out the vote… Click to open the link
Canada’s unions stand with hospital workers September 13, 2021 Canada’s unions are standing in solidarity with hospital workers amid anti-vaccine protests being held in… Click to open the link
O’Toole’s conservative plan risks setting women back September 13, 2021 Erin O’Toole poses threat to years of hard-fought gains for working women Women have been… Click to open the link
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.… Click to open the link
The Elsies 2021 September 3, 2021 The link to this years Labour Day event, The Elsies, is available here! We can’t… Click to open the link
Join a Labour Canvass! September 1, 2021 Join us and help elect candidates who will put workers first in the recovery and work… Click to open the link
Labour Day 2021 August 25, 2021 Labour Day is fast approaching, and we are excited to join with New Westminster and… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Consultation on Paid Sick Leave August 9, 2021 The Government of British Columbia has initiated a public consultation process regarding what BC’s paid… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Rent Strike Bargain August 9, 2021 At our January 19th meeting, the VDLC endorsed the Rent Strike Bargain Campaign for collective… Click to open the link
Labour Day for Kids! – Colouring Contest July 22, 2021 Our Labour Day kids’ colouring contest is back! Contest open now until the end of… Click to open the link
Vancouver City Council Endorses Vote16BC! June 25, 2021 At its June 24 meeting, Vancouver City Council endorsed the Vote16BC campaign to reduce the… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Labour Council Releases Municipal Polling Results June 23, 2021 The Vancouver and District Labour Council is releasing the results of recent polling conducted on… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
SUBMIT YOUR ELSIE AWARD NOMINATIONS! June 1, 2021 The New Westminster and District Labour Council and Vancouver and District Labour Council will be… Click to open the link
Elect Karina Reid May 28, 2021 The Vancouver and District Labour Council has endorsed Karina Reid of the Richmond Independent Team… Click to open the link
Make it Public May 28, 2021 We support the Hospital Employees’ Union in their Make It Public campaign to end privatization… Click to open the link
VDLC Calls for Compulsory Trades May 18, 2021 The VDLC backs the BC Building Trades Council in its longstanding demand for the reintroduction… Click to open the link
Support PSAC members working at Granville Island! May 13, 2021 Shared on behalf of PSAC BC Region — Send a letter to Canadian Mortgage and… Click to open the link
Period Promise Campaign May 6, 2021 Please contribute to this year’s Period Promise campaign. For many years, the VDLC has participated… Click to open the link
Solidarity Pledge May 1, 2021 This campaign is expired, but you can still sign up on our homepage for updates… Click to open the link
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.… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Solidarity with Molson Coors Workers March 25, 2021 For over a month members of Canadian Union of Brewery and General Workers (CUBGW), Local 325,… Click to open the link
Vaccines for All March 18, 2021 We support the Migrant Rights Network’s Vaccines for All! campaign. The campaign draws attention to the fact… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
BC’s Unequal Women March 9, 2021 They’ve cleaned rooms, cooked meals, and served tourists across BC for decades. But now they’re… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
Social Impact Bonds Are Privatization February 23, 2021 We are calling on Vancouver City Council to say no to Social Impact Bonds. Vancouver… Click to open the link
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… Click to open the link
End Stigma. Save Lives. February 18, 2021 The City of Vancouver is seeking Federal Government approval for the decriminalization of personal possession… Click to open the link
Delivering Community Power February 17, 2021 The VDLC is proud to continue to support the Delivering Community Power campaign. Founded by… Click to open the link
SFU: Pay for RA Healthcare Now! February 17, 2021 The VDLC supports the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) in its campaign for healthcare benefits… Click to open the link
Unmask the Right February 17, 2021 Local anti-racist and anti-fascist activists have launched a new website named “Unmask the Right”. The… Click to open the link
Workers Need Paid Sick Days February 17, 2021 The VDLC supports the call for a minimum of ten (10) permanent, paid sick days… Click to open the link
Tell Your MP to Vote Yes for Pharmacare February 2, 2021 Later this month Bill C-213: An Act to Enact the Pharmacare Act will be face… Click to open the link
Letter RE: Disability Assistance Rates January 28, 2021 We’re calling on the Government of British Columbia to maintain the $300/month increase to income… Click to open the link
VDLC Calls for Release of Imprisoned Unionist in Philippines January 20, 2021 The Vancouver and District Labour Council joins with the International Coalition for Human Rights in… Click to open the link
Support Farmers in India January 20, 2021 The Vancouver and District Labour Council Executive Board stands in solidarity with the millions of… Click to open the link
2021 Winter/Spring Labour Education Program January 20, 2021 Our 2021 Winter/Spring Labour Education Program is open for registrations! VDLC education programs are open,… Click to open the link
No Sale of VSB Land! January 20, 2021 The VDLC is expressing concerns about the contemplated sale of Vancouver School Board-owned lands in… Click to open the link
Safe Restart Agreement December 9, 2020 The Federal Government’s Safe Restart Agreement promises $19 billion to provinces and territories, but how… Click to open the link
Shelter and Housing for All December 9, 2020 As Winter approaches and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact shelter space, it is crucial… Click to open the link
Minimum Wage Increases are Needed November 26, 2020 The frontline workers we rely on here in Metro Vancouver have the highest risk of… Click to open the link
BCFed 59th Constitutional Convention November 26, 2020 This week the BC Federation of Labour held their 59th Constitutional Convention. The Federation’s convention… Click to open the link
Decriminalize Personal Possession of Drugs in Vancouver November 18, 2020 Next week a motion calling for action to decriminalize personal possession of drugs in the… Click to open the link
VDLC Rejects Endorsement of Morneau November 18, 2020 The Vancouver and District Labour Council, in accordance with the decision of our November regular… Click to open the link
New VDLC Anti-Racism Committee Founded! November 18, 2020 At our November regular meeting, VDLC delegates voted unanimously to found a new Anti-Racism Committee. … Click to open the link
VDLC Reiterates Call for Eviction Ban November 10, 2020 In light of rising COVID-19 case numbers and the potential for further economic impacts on… Click to open the link
Young Workers Committee Back in Action November 10, 2020 Since September, we have been convening meetings of young workers to discuss the prospect of… Click to open the link
UFCW 1518 calls on the Provincial Government to mandate masks in stores November 6, 2020 United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 is calling on Dr. Bonnie Henry to mandate… Click to open the link