Racial Equity and Justice

This caucus represents workers who identify as people of colour. This group is a caucus of the BC Federation of Labour and serves as a place for workers of colour to network, and discuss issues of focus for people of colour in their work and home lives.

Executive Council Representative: Cora Mojica

Events, celebrations, and information

Ramadan

June 27 - Canadian Multicultural Day

May is Asian Heritage Month

Celebrating Vaisakhi

March 21 - International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination

Chinese New Year - Gong Xi Fa Cai

August 12 - International Youth Day

If you identify as a worker of colour and would like to become a member of this caucus, please enter your information in the form below.

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, back up words with action: BCFED

March 21, 2023
Today, we recommit to stand in solidarity with all those who face racial discrimination and injustice in British Columbia, across Canada and throughout the world. None of us may rest until racism is truly a thing of the past.

Labour movement issues boycott, pulls millions of dollars in business from Hilton Metrotown and Pacific Gateway Hotels in support of workers

May 13, 2021
(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC)  The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) is calling on the public to boycott the Hilton Metrotown and Pacific Gateway Hotel as UNITE HERE Local 40 workers battle draconian layoffs and wage and benefit... more

Statement from President Irene Lanzinger on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2018
The following is a statement from BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination On March 21 every year, the world turns its attention to the issue of racial discrimination in our communities. According to Statistics... more
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