Events

The Great Canadian Railtour Company Ltd., operating as Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, has locked out members of Teamsters Local 31 as of June 21, 2011, affecting 109 on board attendants. The Teamsters are holding a rally in support of these workers, and welcome support from other union members and the community. Date: Thursday, July 7 Time: 4:00 pm Place: 1755 Cottrell...

Beginning May 31, HSA is conducting a phone survey of members in communities around the province. The survey, which focuses on HSAs communications tools and practices, will be conducted by Viewpoints Research. Callers will contact members at random until 600 interviews are completed. Be assured that members will not be called during Canucks games! If you are called, please agree...

The Vancouver & District Labour Council presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Building a Fair Tax System Date: Friday, May 27 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 28 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver Cost: $75 for union sponsored delegates $50 for individuals $35 for low wage/student To register, contact Rachel at...

On April 28 ... the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job ... HSA President Reid Johnson and the unions Board of Directors joins BC workers mourning for the dead and fighting for the living. All workers and their families are invited to pay tribute to workers who have been injured or killed on the...

The upcoming federal election is an enormous opportunity for British Columbians who want their universal public health care system to be strengthened and protected. At upcoming debates, candidates will be answering questions about the issues that voters care about most. Lets make sure that public health care is top of mind for all candidates!Local scheduled debates: CAMPBELL RIVER When: Wednesday...

The upcoming federal election is an enormous opportunity for British Columbians who want their universal public health care system to be strengthened and protected. At upcoming debates, candidates from Esquimalt ... Juan de Fuca will be answering questions about the issues that voters care about most. Lets make sure that public health care is top of mind for all candidates!Local...

Right wing governments are using the economic downturn to attack collective agreements and workers' right. The B.C. Federation of Labour stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters under attack by the Republican government of Wisconsin. The -Budget Repair Bill" adopted by the states House of Representatives includes draconian measures that eliminate fundamental rights of Wisconsin public employees, cut real...

Members on Vancouver Island are invited to participate in a walk and rally for community social services planned for Victoria on March 26. The walk is an all-inclusive celebration to raise awareness about the vital role of community social services. The walk will commence & end at Centennial Square.Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011Place: Centennial Square, VictoriaStart Time: 11:00 amWelcoming remarks...

HSA is joining with unions across British Columbia, Oregon and Washington at a rally to stand in solidarity with workers who are struggling to keep their right to collectively bargain. Saturday, April 2 2 p.m. Peace Arch State Park (United States) Please spread the word, a downloadable poster is available here: http://www.bcfed.com/files/1100-11not-apr2-rally.pdf More details about transportation and rallying points will...

The Remaining Light film in Prince George (Part of the Traveling World Community Film Festival) Date: Thursday, March 24 @ 12:05 pm Place: Prince George Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch Click here for full festival schedule and ticket information The Remaining Light premiered at the World Community Film Festival in Vancouver, and we're thrilled to see it travel around the...