BC Federation of Labour

More construction workers died on the job in 2022 than in any of the past 35 years. #BCLab

Join us! We are searching for a Director with proven experience to lead us in our next chapter. If you are dedicated to transformative systems change and eager to make a difference this could be your ideal role. Apply before January 21. ccpabc.ca/ED-job

Congratulations to @IATSE Int'l Vice President & Director of Canadian Affairs @JohnMorganLewis, who was presented with his 20-year @iatse873 pin today by Local 873 President Angela Mastronardi!

Workers in Canada continue to gain momentum in their efforts to organize the country’s animation industry. Vancouver’s Kickstart Entertainment has become the latest Canadian animation studio to unionize. cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/…

Agreement Reached! Thank you for your Support! JAN 6 Actions Cancelled. Workers at the Sobeys-owned Pete’s Frootique in Halifax have ratified their first collective agreement! Pickets and actions scheduled for Saturday January 6 are CANCELLED. Thank you for all your support!

BREAKING: Event is cancelled — Petes' Frootique workers have ratified an agreement this evening in Halifax! #BCLab #NSLab #CdnLab

Join us this Saturday at noon at the North Van Thrifty Foods, 845 Marine Drive, and show our solidarity with Sobeys Pete’s Frootique workers from @seiulocal2can! More info: petesonstrike.ca #BCLab #CanLab #NSLab

Read the article here: thetyee.ca/News/2023/12/2… @TheTyee #bclab #canlab #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vancouver #yvr #britishcolumbia #richmondbc #canada #union #workersunite #unionpower #strike #unitehere #bcfed @bcfed

Merry Christmas to workers and their families everywhere who celebrate! Wishing you peace, love and joy this holiday season. #BCLab #CanLab

This year, BC unions expanded faster than they had in any year since 2004. There were more strikes, more organizing drives, and more allegations of employers breaking labour laws. On why it was a year for unions in BC: thetyee.ca/News/2023/12/2… #canlab

Wishing working people and their families and friends everywhere a safe, joyful holiday season. The BCFED office will be closed from December 24, 2022 to January 2, 2023, and will reopen on January 3. We'll look forward to talking in the new year!

Today is Human Rights Day, marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year's theme is Freedom, Equality and Justice for All. Learn more at un.org/en/observances… #HumanRightsDay

Wishing Jewish workers, families and friends who celebrate a very happy Hanukkah. Chag Urim Sameach!

Today we remember the women killed on December 6, 1989. And we rededicate ourselves to ending violence against women and gender-based violence everywhere. #December6 #Dec6 #DayOfRemembrance #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #EndGenderBasedViolence #16days

Rest in Peace. As president of the BC Building Trades, Gary was a deeply respected leader of the unionized construction industry. Condolences to his loved ones.

Rest in power, and thank you for your years of solidarity and dedication. Our heartfelt condolences to Gary's family and his many friends in @iuoe115 and throughout BC's labour movement. #BCLab

Hate is on the rise in Canada, including anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate—and it’s putting workers at risk of violence and harassment. Help tell the government to make a plan to enact the global treaty on violence and harassment in the world of work. #16days #ILO190 buff.ly/40xxNEH

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recommit to advocating for accessibility everywhere, breaking down barriers in our movement, and ending ableism in all its forms. #IDPWD

👷⚙️ We are bringing manufacturing back to BC & have the numbers to back it up. 📆 January: Announced $180M in funding to BC manufacturs & record number of new training programs. 🗓 November: The largest monthly increase of manufacturing jobs (18,800) in BC’s HISTORY! 1/2.