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.
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.
Executive Council Representatives: Sonia Andhi; Florentina Kelly
Events, celebrations, and information
June 27 - Canadian Multicultural Day
March 21 - International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination
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