Municipal workers are on the frontlines going flat out to deliver the public services that keep us safe during COVID-19. But responding to this pandemic has left municipal governments in financial crisis. Their revenues have collapsed and unanticipated costs are soaring. Without financial help, municipalities will be forced to cut the vital local services our … Read more
Our community is facing a crisis. The COVID pandemic impacted everyone, and local governments haven’t been spared. Municipal governments are an important economic driver in our communities. They provide vital services like libraries, road construction, policing and fire fighting, garbage and recycling collection, and many more services we take for granted. However, COVID is having an … Read more
Jim Waldie made a presentation via webcam to Kamloops City Council for the National Day of Mourning on April 28th on behalf of the Kamloops & District Labour Council. The presentation starts at about 3:30. http://www.playfullscreen.com/arc2/CoK_20200428201010.mp4
This year the long running Kamloops and District Labour Council Day of Mourning Ceremony has had to be cancelled due to the Pandemic and closure of City Facilities. Traditionally, Day of Mourning ceremonies and events have helped us mark an important day in our movement, allowing workers and families to come together every year to mourn for the … Read more
If you can come out today from 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm at the corner of Summit and Columbia, the teachers will be rallying. Bring your flags and your voices to come and support our Teachers. There will be a second rally on December 12th at 8th and Fortune at 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm as … Read more
In honour of the National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women and in memory of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada, the Kamloops and District Labour Council (KDLC) and the T’kemlups Indian Band are hosting the 12th Annual Shoe Memorial and introducing the Kamloops Red Dress Memorial. What: Annual … Read more
The 2019 KDLC Labour Day Picnic was another fantastic success. There was a steady flow of people throughout the day with many of the local unions represented.
Dear Affiliates, Friends and Family. This Labour Day, in the lead-up to October’s federal election, Canada’s unions are campaigning for a Fair Canada for Everyone. In Kamloops and District, workers, unions and community leaders will gather at McDonald Park on September 2nd, 11 am to 2 pm to celebrate the contributions of working people and to … Read more
The Kamloops & District Labour Council received 17 complete and correct bursary applications. The Winners Are Chris Ward – CUPE 4879 Grace Heuse – TRUFA Jarrett Larsen – TRUFA Jack Kerssens Bursary – Seija Brown – TRUFA/CUPE 900 Cindy Friedman Bursary – Mya Watson – BCGEU
April 28th Day of Mourning Ceremony. Even One death is too many – no worker should die from their job. Workers deserve to arrive home safely – at the end of their workday. Remember, mourn, and honour…resolve to make every workplace a safe and healthy place to earn a living. Photos by Barb Nederpel and … Read more
