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The International Transgender Day of Visibility is a celebration of the transgender and gender diverse members of our community. And it reminds us how important that visibility is: it reduces isolation, sending a clear message to trans people that they are not alone. And it helps to fight fear, ignorance and hate in others, making our community richer and more resilient. To BC unions, this is an

March 8 is International Women’s Day: a day when we remember, honour and celebrate the contributions of women (both cis and trans) and gender-diverse people in our communities. This year, as we mark IWD, we turn our attention to the upcoming election here in BC and are reminded that elections matter. Who is setting the agenda for our province makes a difference. This year’s United Nations IWD

The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30: Today, the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is also the tenth Orange Shirt Day — originating from a story shared by Phyllis Webstad of the Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation, whose clothing, including a beloved orange shirt, was confiscated when

Statement • Resources • Counter-protests The British Columbia Federation of Labour stands firmly and proudly with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the face of a surge of anti-trans hate speech and actions across the country — ranging from regressive and harmful provincial education policy to resolutions passed at this month’s federal Conservative convention. The same forces who have been using fear

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) — The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement regarding National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to honor and appreciate the rich cultures, histories, languages and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. But we are also called on to reflect

The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement by federation president Sussanne Skidmore: Pride was born as an act of protest, led by Black and Latina trans women. It was sparked in defiance of persecution, and an expression of both individual courage and community strength. It’s a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ members of our community, reflect on the history of queer