During these uncertain times, it is crucial we maintain our solidarity. While we may not be able to celebrate Labour Day this year in the same fashion as we have in the past, we can still participate! Attached is a listing of on-line, virtual and social media venues that will help us be part of the labour movement and remember why we will be celebrating this September 7th.
No matter where you find yourself this Labour Day, take a minute to think about Canada’s labour pioneers. Their actions laid the foundations for future labour movements and helped workers secure the rights and benefits enjoyed today.
“As we celebrate Labor Day, we honour the men and women who fought tirelessly for workers’ rights,
which are so critical to our strong and successful labour force.” – Elizabeth Esty
Coleen Jones
National Director
Pacific Region Labour Council Labour Day Event Listing
Campbell River, Courtenay & District Labour Council Forward Together campaign online. http://www.crclabour.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/CRCD-Labour-Council-869004616776032
East Kootenay District Labour Council Video on social media. https://www.facebook.com/East-Kootenay-District-Labour-Council-187439044629035/
Fraser Valley Labour Council President’s message. http://www.fraservalleylabour.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/fraservalleylc
Kamloops & District Labour Council Video on social media.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/38547037157/
Kitimat – Terrace & District Labour Council Video on social media.https://www.facebook.com/KTDLC
Nanaimo Duncan & District Labour Council Labour Day Video with president’s message and videos from the Mayor/MLA/MP in Nanaimo will be posted to the Labour Council’s website.http://nddlc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/384086395009738/
North Central Labour Council https://www.facebook.com/North-Central-Labour-Council-of-BC-116669825022245/
North Okanagan Labour Council New website launch: http://www.oklabour.org. Visitors to the new website, who sign up for the NOLC newsletter, will have a chance to win a prize: a 2-person, 2-night stay at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort. The Labour Council is also running a radio ad on StingRay Radio Aug31-Sept 7. https://www.oklabour.org/
Prince Rupert Labour Council Highlight a walking tour of labour history. http://www.princerupertlabourcouncil.ca/
Sunshine Coast Labour Council Forward Together campaign online. https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Coast-Labour-Council-410283986212595
Vancouver & District Labour Council and New Westminster & District Labour Council (Joint Event) Video “event” launch featuring: The first ever Elsie award celebrating the contributions of union members and activists Labour Day greetings from each council and an elected representative from each area, special guests and a Pre-Labour Day children’s colouring contest – entries will be posted on social media mid-August to midSeptember. Monday, September 7, 2020 at 11:00am, (and available all day). https://www.facebook.com/events/575070026538536/
Victoria Labour Council Video on social media. https://www.facebook.com/victorialabourcouncil
West Kootenay Labour Council Video on social media. https://www.facebook.com/WestKootenayLabourCouncilBC/