The VDLC represents approximately 60,000 workers from over 90 affiliated unions in our community. Est. 1889.

Joined February 2010
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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
Remember when flying WestJet actually felt different? That airline is gone. WestJet’s flight attendants are fighting to bring back the airline you deserve. They need public support to stop the race to the bottom. endunpaidwork.ca
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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
IAM Canada – KEEP CANADA’S AIRPORTS PUBLIC! NATIONAL PETITION LAUNCHED iamaw16.ca/?p=11636 #IAM #union #L16 #labour #cdnpoli
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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
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⚒️ Right to Strike 🇨🇦 In #Canada, the government ordered striking Air Canada flight attendants and postal workers back to work, forcing disputes into binding arbitration. 🛑 The #RightToStrike is a fundamental democratic right. ✊ Workers deserve to be heard — not silenced. 👉 ituc-csi.org/global-rights-i… #RightsIndex26 #FightForDemocracy @CSA_TUCA
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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
Canada's anti-scab law exists for a reason and must be enforced. Today, I wrote to @PattyHajdu regarding reports that CPKC may be using replacement workers during the @IBEWCanada strike. If true, these allegations must be investigated and addressed. progressiverailroading.com/l…
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Striking with History w/ Mark Leier Saturday June 27 | 9.30am to 4.00pm In-person at the Maritime Labour Centre $25.00, includes lunch and a copy of Mark's book, 'Rebel Life' vdlc.ca/events/striking-with…

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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
".@lucyincanada proposed an amendment asking that staff look into adding four more locations."
Accessible voting devices may be available at more than 1 location in Vancouver’s upcoming election ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article…
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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
VANCOUVER! The US Blockade and Healthcare in Cuba with Dr. Alex Carreras Pons Director of Cuba’s Ministry of Public Health Department for Bilateral Cooperation Plus: Report backs from the 2026 Che Guevara Voluntary Work Brigade June 13 at 1pm 211 E. Georgia Street Unit 105
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Last night, delegates representing our affiliated unions voted to endorse @OneCityVan's impressive slate of candidates for election to City Council, School Board, and Park Board in the City of Vancouver.
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We look forward to making further endorsements for remaining seats at a future meeting, pending the narrowing of the field of mayoral candidates.
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Heads up to delegates & other members: A petition to recall MLA Dallas Brodie is currently underway. If you were registered in Vancouver-Quilchena on October 19 2024 and are still registered to vote in BC, you are eligible to sign. Find out more at recallbrodie.com/
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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
CSCU is hiring a labour activist with strong experience to help grow our partnerships within the labour movement. If you share our commitment to social purpose and have a deep belief in the power of unions, we’d love to have you join us. Learn more: careers.comsavings.com/jobs/…
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Thank you to Tamara Ramusovic of Moore Edgar Lyster LLP for facilitating today's class on Drug and Alcohol Policies and Testing! We're down to one final class in the Spring portion of our education program - Striking with History, on June 27th.
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Watch for the Fall education program coming out in the next few weeks! vdlc.ca/education

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The next regular meeting of the VDLC will be held in person only on Tuesday, July 21st, 7:00pm at the Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St. Prior to this meeting, we will host our annual summer BBQ starting at 6:00pm. Click here to register: vdlc.ca/events/vdlc-july-reg…
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The VDLC is pleased to welcome the affiliation of @HospEmpUnion, Coast/VRC Local, and St. Vincent Local as our two newest affiliations! The applications for affiliation were enthusiastically and unanimously approved by delegates attending our June regular meeting.
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This brings the total new affiliations this calendar year to eight, and the total affiliated locals over-all to 95! vdlc.ca/welcome-heu-coast-vr…

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RT @DonDavies: Liberals are breaking their promise to bring national Pharmacare to all Canadians, refusing to sign agreements with province…
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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
🇨🇦🤝🇺🇸 At the @AFLCIO Convention in Minneapolis, @PresidentCLC brought a worker-first message ahead of Canada-U.S. trade talks. Trade should create good jobs, strengthen communities, and raise standards on both sides of the border. Read more: canadianlabour.ca/no-deal-is…
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Vancouver & District Labour Council retweeted
“Children are dying because doctors lack access to essential medical supplies and medicines. This is unacceptable. These sanctions must be lifted immediately." ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…

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RT @DonDavies: The NDP forced the Liberals to pass federal anti-scab legislation. But corporate giants are now exploiting a loophole to use…
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