Working mothers face many challenges in their daily lives, but perhaps none is more pressing than finding affordable and available daycare. For mothers working in construction, extended-hours daycare is particularly important. With long hours, irregular schedules, and a demanding job, these mothers need access to quality, flexible daycare that can accommodate their unique needs. Often…
May is Asian Heritage Month so as a Labour Council we recognize the vital role that asian people have played in the labour movement in Canada. Despite facing numerous challenges, including discrimination and racism, they have been active and vocal in fighting for better working conditions, fair wages, and the rights of all workers. The…
The Canadian Trade Union Act of 1872 was a pivotal moment in Canadian labor history. It was the first federal law that allowed workers to form and join trade unions without fear of being criminally charged. Prior to the passage of the act, unions were often viewed as illegal organizations that threatened the stability of…
Kamloops, April 11 – April 28th marks the National Day of Mourning, a day to remember and honor workers who have been killed or injured on the job. This year, we pay tribute to the workers who have lost their lives or have been injured in the Thompson Okanagan region and across Canada in 2023….
The Kamloops & District Labour Council is excited to announce the opening of our 2023 bursary application cycle. Once again, we are offering five $1,000 bursaries. Jack Kerssens Memorial Bursary For students in a Skilled Trades program Jack Kerssans 1925 – 2013 Jack emigrated to Canada in 1953 from Holland. Early on he found employment in the…
St. Patrick’s Day, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually on March 17th, is a time to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Ireland. But beyond the festivities and green beer, it’s important to acknowledge the vital contributions that Irish immigrants made to Canada’s organized labour movement. Irish immigrants began arriving in Canada in…
This International Women’s Day, March 8th, let’s embrace equity by lifting up union women, celebrating our achievements, and pledging to be women’s rights champions in our communities and workplaces. International Women’s Day is an important day in Canada to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women and to raise awareness about ongoing struggles for gender…
Pink Shirt Day is an annual event celebrated in British Columbia and other parts of Canada to raise awareness about bullying and to promote kindness, empathy, and respect for others. The event began in 2007, when a group of students in Nova Scotia organized a protest against a fellow student who was being bullied for…
As we approach the upcoming Family Day, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the importance of strong, stable families and the critical role that labour unions play in building and supporting them. At the heart of many strong families is the foundation of stable employment and financial security. When workers have job…
Right now in BC, there are employers forcing workers to put in unpaid overtime. Cheating them of severance pay. Refusing to give them the vacation time and paid sick leave the law requires. And they’re getting away with it. Because the Employment Standards Branch, the people who enforce the rules, can’t keep up with the number…
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