Publications

BCGEU Picket Line Rally

Members of the Kamloops & District Labour Council were proud to stand alongside the BCGEU at their recent picket line rally. The energy on the line was strong, with union members and supporters coming together to send a clear message about the importance of fairness, respect, and dignity in the workplace. We’ve shared a few photos from the day that…

2025 Kamloops Day of Mourning Ceremony Photos

The Kamloops & District Labour Council proudly hosted a powerful and deeply meaningful Day of Mourning ceremony to pay tribute to workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill because of their work. Workers, families, unions, and community leaders stood together in solidarity, remembering those we have lost and committing ourselves to fight even harder for the living. The…

Rally in Solidarity with LifeLabs Workers

On Sunday March 30th, members of a dozen different unions gathered at 321 Nicola for a rally in support of the striking LifeLabs workers. Thanks to Cora Ozouf for making the photos.

100 Year Memorial Ceremony for the Black Bridge Collapse

The Black Bridge disaster in Kamloops is a tragic event that occurred on October 6, 1924, when two construction workers, Patrick Fardy and John Walstrom, lost their lives. While working on the Black Bridge, which was being built to replace an older wooden bridge, a scaffolding they were on gave way, causing both men to fall into the Thompson River.…

Black Bridge Collapse Memorial October 6th in Kamloops

IUOE Local 115 invites you to participate in the 100 Year Memorial Vigil remembering the Anniversary of the Kamloops Bridge Collapse (1924). October 6, 1924, Kamloops experienced the devastating tragedy when two members of the Structural Iron Workers Local 97 fell into the Thompson River while working to erect a replacement bridge, initially built out of wood.  When their scaffolding failed, the…

2024 Day of Mourning Ceremony at St Andrews on the Square

On the evening of April 28th, the Kamloops community gathered solemnly to honor workers who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job. The National Day of Mourning ceremony, hosted by the Kamloops & District Labour Council, was held at 6:00 PM and attended by approximately 100 community members, reflecting our collective commitment to remembering the…

Kamloops Commemorates National Day of Mourning with Solemn Ceremony

Kamloops, B.C. – On April 28th, residents of Kamloops and the surrounding areas will gather at St. Andrew’s on the Square at 6:00 PM to mark the National Day of Mourning. This annual observance honors the memory of workers who have lost their lives, or suffered injuries or illnesses on the job. The ceremony aims to raise awareness about the…

Kamloops & District Labour Council Support Heavy Metal Rocks 2024

Lois Rugg, President of the Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC), presents a $1500 donation to Brad Gerow for the 2024 Heavy Metal Rocks Program. This program, orchestrated by the local school district, aims to furnish students with practical experience and training in the operation of heavy machinery, thereby opening pathways to careers as equipment operators in the construction sector.…

Action Required: Send a Message to the Hudson’s Bay Company

USW Local 1-417 members working at the Hudson’s Bay Company in Kamloops, British Columbia, have been on strike since Dec. 10, 2023. We need your help to get Hudson’s Bay Company bosses back to the table to negotiate a fair contract for our workers so that we can get back to work and provide the community with the great customer…

Thanksgiving Message from Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC) President Lois Rugg

Dear Members and Friends, As we gather with our families and loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to reflect on the values that define this holiday and the significance of our collective efforts as members of labour unions. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, and chief among them…