The 25th Annual Labour Community Christmas Dinner needs your help. Every year, the labour community comes together to celebrate the holidays by sharing with those in need. Following our turkey dinner, every family will head home with a hamper of food, vegetables, clothes and toys for children. Over 1,000 people and families take part in this annual tradition. We are looking for donations and volunteers to make this event a success. Donations of the following items are greatly appreciated: unwrapped toys & teenager gifts non-perishable foods gift cards & passes new and gently used, washed clothing for men, women and children jackets, hats, socks, gloves Please note there are two locations and
Canada’s unions call on newly elected government to ratify global convention on violence and harassm
Shared on the Canadian Labour Congress website, Canada's unions are calling on the newly elected government to ratify global convention on violence and harrassment. Read more.
Shared on the ILWU Canada website, the dispute at the Hotel Georgia has been settled.
The local's Annual General Meeting was held November 6. Read on to see what happened. Dinner From Cioffi's Membership News New members sworn-in include: Aliana Slot, Indigenous Consultation Advisor (perm) Darcy Paslawski, Environmental Specialist – Project & Process Review (rep term) Karen Rendek, Senior Planner (perm) Katie Rigter, Project Delivery Coordinator – Infrastructure Division (perm) Berit Berting, Administrative Assistant – Environment, Community & Government Affairs Division (perm) Karen Neilson, Indigenous Consultation Advisor (perm) Adam Bernstein, Facilities Patrol Officer (rep term) Executive Board Election Results Darcy Lesueur acclaimed in two year term as 1st Vice Preside
VDLC New Activist Scholarship for the Canadian Labour Congress and the Harrison Winter School in ear
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The Vancouver & District Labour Council has room in the following classes for the Labour Education Fall session: Charter Rights in the Workplace Saturday November 16 | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. BC Labour Code Monday November 18 | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Canada Labour Code Part 2 Tuesday November 19 | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Current Issues in Benefit Law Friday November 22 | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. WCB Introduction Monday November 25 | 10:00 am to 4:30pm. WCB Advanced Tuesday November 26 | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Accommodating Alcohol & Drug Addictions and Medical Marijuana at Work | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Privacy Rights in the Workplace | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Union Community Advocacy | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. All class
