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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which has its roots in Orange Shirt Day, observed this year for the 14th time running. It’s a day dedicated to understanding the legacy of Canada’s residential school system and those it affected.

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We are outraged by the act of white supremacist intimidation and hate that Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc experienced on the weekend. And we're saddened to know how hurtful this must have been for their community's members—especially for Survivors and their families. Our hearts go out to them.

We are outraged by the act of white supremacist intimidation and hate that @tkemlups_te_secwepemc experienced on the weekend. And we're saddened to know how hurtful this must have been for their community's members - especially for Survivors and their families. Our hearts go out to them.

BCFED President Sussanne Skidmore has written to both Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, expressing our outrage and sorrow over this incident, and offering our full solidarity and support.

We recommit to fighting the disinformation and hate that is being sown against Indigenous people-from residential school denialism to fear-mongering over treaties and land claims. And we're determined to continue our shared journey toward Reconciliation.

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Everyone (and their dog!) turned out to send our message loud and clear to MP @terrybeech.bsky.social: Hands off our right to strike! It's one of the most fundamental bargaining rights you have. Join the @canadianlabour.bsky.social campaign to defend it: workerstogether.ca/repeal-107-p... #BCLab

Large crowd holding union banners and posing in front of Terry Beech's office

Four BCFED team members in front of Terry Beech's office

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We're hiring a term full-time Executive Assistant! Know someone who'd be a great fit? This is a temporary, full-time, term backfill position, working four days per week, available immediately until December 31, 2026, with a possibility of extension. Full details at bcfed.ca/whats-happen... #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Canada's economic security begins at the kitchen table, when workers can make a better living and families can get ahead. And the way we get that is by bargaining for it — which only works when both sides have real power. #BCPoli #BCLab #CanLab #RightToStrike

Workers fought and died for the right to strike in Canada.
And you can't take it from us, Mr. Carney.
SUSSANNE SKIDMORE
PRESIDENT, BCFED

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year, marked by fasting, atonement and reflection. To Jewish workers, friends, family and community members everywhere observing Yom Kippur, may your fast be easy and meaningful. G'mar Chatima Tovah.

Wishing you peace and renewal this Yom Kippur

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

BC took an important step yesterday toward creating a provincial museum celebrating Canadians of South Asian heritages. Minister @annekangburnaby.bsky.social signed an agreement with the City of Surrey on how BC and the city will explore potential sites and continue consulting with communities.

Minister Anne Kang and the mayor of Surrey sign documents with a dozen people people standing behind them

Group photo of a dozen smiling people, two of them holding up copies of a report

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We've made a lot of progress. But decades into the fight to end pay discrimination, the gender pay gap still persists. #InternationalEqualPayDay #PayEquity #BCLab #CanLab

A torn Canadian $50 bill. Text: "September 18: International Equal Pay Day - BCFED"

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Those airports Carney wants to privatize are making Canada more than half a billion dollars a year. But instead, billionaires and big foreign corporations are about to get a bonanza. And everyday travellers and airport workers will pay for it. #BCLab #CanLab #CdnPoli @canadianlabour.bsky.social

Headlines reading "Carney is serious about privatizing airports, Australian pension executive says," "Carney government eyes privatizing airports to attract investment, cut travel costs," "Canada's government is looking at privatizing airports. What would that accomplish?"
NEW CLC REPORT: PUBLIC RUNWAYS, PRIVATE PROFITS

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. May the coming year be sweet and good, and may we all know peace and solidarity. Shana Tova! #BCLab

Shana Tova - Happy Rosh Hashanah - BCFED

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Affordable, quality child care makes all the difference for many working parents... but it can be hard to land a space. And if your job doesn't fit into the Monday-to-Friday-nine-to-five box, there may be no options at all. But some people are working to change that. #BCLab #childcare #BCPoli #YVR

Four people smiling at the camera in front of a backdrop reading "Champlain Heights Community Association"

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's not like there's a "Best Booth of Labour Day" competition... but if there was, the BCFED's Unions Are For You campaign booth would be a solid contender purely based on the energy and enthusiasm of our booth volunteers alone. 🧵 #BCLab #LabourDay

Cheering pink-clad volunteers behind a very, very pink table labeled "Unions are for you" inside a very, very pink tent

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Workers are uniting from one end of BC to another. We see how much more we can do when we're together to make our lives better and our communities stronger — and we know just how central our labour is to the life of our province. #BCLab #LabourDay

Happy Labour Day! BCFED

Solidarity (and a great weekend!) to workers everywhere!

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today is Overdose Awareness Day. We have lost thousands and thousands of British Columbians to the drug poisoning crisis. These are our coworkers, our neighbours, our friends and family. #BClab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The measures Prime Minister Carney's announced today are a start. But working people will carry the brunt of this trade war on our backs. It's time for governments to offer comprehensive protections to workers — and to tie business assistance to job protection. #BCLab #BCPoli #CdnPoli #CdnLab

"Unions understand completely when and why you walk away from a bad deal, and we're glad Canada did. But unions walk away with a plan in place to help our people make it through. Governments must do the same." SUSSANNE SKIDMORE, PRESIDENT, BCFED

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Our economy is once again the target of Donald Trump's brutal, unjustified tariff assault. And there's one question that should guide our tariff response: What does this mean for working people here in BC? Read our full statement here: bcfed.ca/news/release... #BCLab #CanLab #BCPoli #CdnPoli

An illustration of a shipping container bearing the words "STAND TOGETHER FOR B.C. — PROTECT WORKERS, DEFEND JOBS"

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This Sunday, BC's unions are delighted to join the Vancouver Pride Parade. BC's largest Pride celebration is one of the most joyous moments of the year, and if you're in the Vancouver area, we hope you'll watch for our float and come say hi. #BCLab #Pride

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

To the workers who make our communities great places to live... To the spirit of Canadian solidarity in everything from Medicare to our labour movement... To everyone working for justice, Reconciliation and inclusion to make this a better, fairer country... A very Happy Canada Day.

A white canoe on the rocky beach of a mountain lake. Caption reads "Happy Canada Day - BCFED"

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today, on National Indigenous People’s Day, British Columbia’s unions are celebrating the rich cultures, histories and languages of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

June 18, 1935: More than a thousand striking longshore workers and their supporters marched to Vancouver's Ballantyne Pier, where the bosses — the Shipping Federation — had brought in strikebreakers. #BCLab

Hermender Singh Kailley speaking at a lectern next to a wreath on the waterfront, with Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains behind him

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

@susibcfed.bsky.social took part in the second annual Squamish Pride Parade on Sunday — a great, joyful event. Look for events near you this Pride season, and join the celebration!

Sussanne takes a selfie with a young person wearing a rainbow hat and a pride flag around their shoulders

A group of a dozen people, including Sussanne, holding a PSAC Pride banner, while Sussanne holds the BCFED Pride flag

Jamey Mills and Sussanne embrace, each carring union Pride flags

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

BC's lowest-paid workers are getting a much-needed raise today, as the provincial minimum wage rises from $17.85 to $18.25. It's the highest provincial minimum wage in Canada, and by law it keeps pace with inflation — which helps keep these workers from falling behind. #BCLab #BCPoli

BC's minimum wage is going UP! as of June 1, 2026 to $18.25

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This is the beginning of one of our favourite times of the year: Pride. It’s a season to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ members, family, friends and neighbours: the contributions they make to our movement and our lives, and their enduring, invaluable presence in our community. #Pride #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Injured Workers' Day on June 1 is coming up fast... and so is the first of our three FREE lunch + learn webinars on chronic pain! First up: keys for effective advocacy, from leading advocates in BC and Ontario. Register for free at bcfed.ca/injured2026. Hurry — seats are going fast! #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia has never been more urgent. Standing with 2SLGBTQIA+ workers and community members has never been more important. An injury to one is an injury to all. #IDAHOBIT #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

This is a story of what happens when employers put profit ahead of human lives, and when government lets them do it. It’s a story of 26 men taken from their families and their community in the span of a minute. And it’s a story of a promise made a generation ago, and not yet kept.

The Westray Memorial, a black stone monument in the shape of a miner's lamp with rays of light emanating from it, engraved with the names of workers killed in the disaster.

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Working people are facing tremendous pressures these days. Prices keep rising. Services are fraying. Housing often seems out of reach. And life feels more precarious than ever. #BCLab #InternationalWorkersDay #MayDay

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We come together because being alone in our grief robs us of our power, while being together in our grief turns sorrow into hope; hope into action; and action into change. That’s what we mean when we say, We remember the dead. And we fight for the living.

Banner at the BC Legislature reading "APRIL 28: NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR WORKERS REMEMBER THE DEAD FIGHT FOR THE LIVING

AREA CLOSED BEYOND THIS POINT

KILLED, INJURED, OR MADE ILL BY THEIR WORK

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The National #DayOfMourning is our chance as workers to share our grief over those we have lost. Acknowledging and feeling that grief collectively has tremendous power: to heal, and to move us to change. On this day dedicated to grief, we carry our own sorrow; we help others carry theirs. #BCLab

A piper leading Hermender Singh Kailley and another worker

A sign listing workers who've died in the past year and their causes of death, e.g. "PIPEFITTER, 45: A worker was electrocuted. The worker died a few days later due to cardiac arrest. WELDER, 87 A worker developed lung cancer and pleural disease from asbestos exposure."

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

April 28 is the National #DayOfMourning for workers killed or injured by their work. Hermender started the day at CUPE Local 402's Day of Mourning ceremony. Our thanks to the local leadership for having us, and to everyone in the large crowd that turned out to mark this important day. #BCLab

A piper leads Hermender and one other person

Hermender speaks in front of a banner reading April 28 Day of Mourning

Hermender speaks with two other people in front of a banner reading April 28 Day of Mourning

A group photo of about 20 people in front of banners reading April 28 Day of Mourning

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

REMINDER: The April 28 Day of Mourning ceremony has moved this year to the BC Legislature grounds at 12:15 pm, and will not be at Vancouver's Jack Poole Plaza. Here are some Metro Vancouver ceremonies: Delta - 10:45 am, Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Cr. #BCLab #DayOfMourning

Here are some Metro Vancouver ceremonies:

Delta - 10:45 am, Delta City Hall
4500 Clarence Taylor Cr.

New Westminster - 11:00 AM Westminster Pier Park
1 Sixth St.

Richmond - 11:00 am Fisherman's Memorial
Garry Point Park, 12011 Seventh Ave

Surrey - 7:30 AM, Surrey Main Operations Centre
6651 148 St.

To find more events near you, visit DayOfMourning.bc.ca.
#BCLab #DayOfMourning

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It was one year ago Sunday evening that tragedy struck the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver. We share the grief and loss felt by the Filipino community and everyone who was affected by that terrible attack.

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Today is #EarthDay. Let's remember that working people are the most immediately harmed by environmental damage and climate disruption. It's our communities that are endangered, our jobs put at risk, our futures that are jeopardized. #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Amshen (Joan Phillip) is an ally to working people and a devoted Indigenous leader. Many of us have fond memories of working in her joyful by-election campaign in 2023, and we've been fortunate to have her friendship as a strong voice and a principled, passionate advocate in government.

Joan Phillip smiling and wearing a BCFED lanyard

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy Vaisakhi to everyone observing this holiday marking the spring harvest in Punjab and northern India. For Sikhs, Vaisakhi is especially significant, marking the birth of the Khalsa tradition in 1699. To all who are celebrating, we wish you happiness, health and peace for all!

WISHING A JOYOUS VAISAKHI TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE - BCFED

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Six million Jews were murdered by a brutal regime determined to erase an entire people. Millions of others were killed alongside them: singled out because of disability, political views, labour activism, sexual or gender identity, ethnicity… or simply because a neighbour denounced them to the Nazis.

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Hermender spoke last night to the Community Awards Dinner held every year by the Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation. The dinner commemorates the anniversary of the restoration of voting rights to South Asian Canadians.

Hermender speaking at a lectern in front of a collage of images from the fight by South Asian Canadians for the right to vote

A group of 10 people in front of a collage of images from the fight by South Asian Canadians for the right to vote

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

A very happy Easter to everyone celebrating this holiday of rebirth, renewal and brighter days ahead!

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and today is World Autism Acceptance Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions that autistic people bring to the labour movement and to our province. #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

April is Sikh Heritage Month — a great time to recognize the profound contributions of Sikh workers to our country, our province, and our movement. #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The Jewish holiday of Passover commemorates an escape from oppression, and reminds us that liberation is always possible. To all those celebrating this evening and tomorrow, Chag Pesach Sameach!

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Today is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It’s a day to celebrate and support the many transgender members of our movement and our community. #TransDayOfVisibility #BCLab

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Racism divides us against each other at a time when we need unity and solidarity more than ever. This year, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination amid some of the worst overt racism — including from governments and politicians — we've seen in generations.

March 21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak! We wish all who are ending their Ramadan fast a joyful Eid al-Fitr. In this time of war and inequity, we hope for peace, solidarity and justice for all.

Eid Mubarak from the BC Federation of Labour

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@susibcfed.bsky.social joined picketers from @iamunioncanada.bsky.social yesterday in the first day of their strike against Wexxar Bel Packaging. They're fighting for benefits, seniority, job security and wages. #BCLab

About 20 picketers outdoors on a rainy day with "Machinist Union of Strike" placards. Sussanne is at the end in an orange raincoat, holding a BCFED flag.

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Last Friday, we welcomed union members from Yeonggwang-gun, South Korea to the BCFED headquarters for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities we're each facing, and how we're meeting them. #BCLab

A group of about two dozen Korean union officials and BCFED leaders and staff standing with fists raised behind a banner that reads "2026 Yeonggwang-gun Advanced Labor-Management Culture Experience Overseas Training for Research on Successful Cases of Public Official Labor-Management Relations -
Yeonggwang-gun Public Officials' Labor Union"

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

"On International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the women who organize, lead, and fight for fairness in our workplaces, unions and communities... #BCLab #iwd2026

BCFED

March 8 is

International Women's Day

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BC Federation of Labour @bcfed.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

When we invest in building major projects in BC, it's just common sense to get the most out of that investment for workers and communities. That's why Community Benefit Agreements and Project Labour Agreements exist. They guarantee local hiring, good wages, solid safety practices & training. #BCLab

Community Benefit Agreements mean BC workers and communities get the most out of major construction projects: training, well paying jobs and a boost to local economies. Conservatives want to get rid of them so their big business friends can pay workers less and pocket the difference.

SUSSANNE SKIDMORE - PRESIDENT, BCFED

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