The BC Federation of Labour’s Regional Conference opened with a moving Indigenous welcome from Sylix…
Upcoming Events
Road to Solidarity Tour Dates for May 2025
Wednesday May 14th – Richmond
Monday May 26th – Kelowna
Wednesday May 28th – Nelson
Thursday May 29th – Cranbrook
Iron Workers Memorial Day – June 17
Ironworkers.org
Iron Workers Memorial Day is a day to remember the 19 ironworkers who died in a bridge collapse on June 17, 1958, during the construction of the Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver. The bridge was later renamed the “Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing” in their honour.
Pride Events – Month of June
https://amnesty.ca/human-rights-news/pride-month-canada
A time dedicated to celebrating 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities, advocating for equal rights, and fostering a world where everyone can embrace their true selves without fear, violence or discrimination.
Labour Day – September 1
https://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/
This holiday officially celebrates workers and the labour union movement
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, originally and still colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day, is a Canadian day of memorial to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the Canadian Indian residential school system.
CEU Annual General Meeting – October
The Compensation Employees’ Union Annual General Meeting is open to all members of the union and is held yearly during the month of October.
Labour Community Holiday Dinner – December
Each year lower mainland unions come together to celebrate the holidays by sharing with those in need. Over 2,000 people and families take part in this annual tradition.
National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women – December 6
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women commemorates the 14 women murdered at L’École Polytechnique in Montreal on Dec. 6, 1989. Remembering this horrific event has become the basis of recognizing and supporting action against widespread violence committed against women in our society.