BC Federation of Labour

10/14/2026

And emphasis on *public* health care! Siphoning off public health dollars into corporate profit margins means fewer resources for the quality care British Columbians need.

The provincial election is October 24. Read our Open Letter to BC voters: https://www.bchealthcoalition.ca/open_letter_to_bc_voters

10/12/2026

A post by a political official attacking Muslims and calling for the expulsion of anyone supporting their religion? That should be immediate grounds for firing BC Conservative campaign director Katy Merrifield. Yet days after this news came to light, interim party leader Lorne Doerkson has yet to say anything. And incredibly, Merrifield is still running their campaign.

It's clear that many BC Conservative MLAs, candidates and officials (including their former leader) have obsessions that cross the line into extremism. It's also clear that Doerkson only acts when he's forced to, not when it's the right thing to do. That's not the leadership BC workers need.

To BC Muslims: We extend our solidarity. This shocking attack on your faith and your community is unacceptable.

To Lorne Doerkson: We're calling on you to dismiss your campaign director, and to do the kind of vetting you and your party should have been doing long ago. Your willingness to embrace conspiracy theorists and overlook the most appalling bigotry is emboldening the worst in your party, and it's damaging British Columbia.

And to workers throughout BC: We deserve so much better than this. We deserve politicians who respect people from all backgrounds — not those who'd rather wage U.S.-style culture wars than fight for working people.

10/12/2026

The Conservatives have bought ads to tell us Lorne Doerkson has "been here the whole time."

Good for him. Too bad he wasn't here for working people.

10/11/2026

For the past week and a half, SEIU Local 2 members at Nico Wynd Golf in Surrey have been on the picket line.

Why? Ask Colby McNabb, a groundskeeper with 8 years of service: “I’m continuously paid late and incorrectly. A few months ago, I was $1,500 short on my pay. I had rent to pay and couldn’t. After I raised the issue with my union, one of the managers started berating me about it.”

Add in grievances around bullying and harassment, and management pushing to end seniority and layoff recall rights, and it's no wonder they're showing so much strength on the line. Sussanne joined them last week, and you can too — drop by 3601 Nico Wynd Drive in Surrey and show your support!

Day 10 of the Nico Wynd Golf Course workers' strike!

We’re on the picket lines (join us at: 3601 Nico Wynd Dr, Surrey, BC) because management continues being unreasonable on several important and surprisingly basic fronts.

We, the roughly 30 employees at Nico Wynd Golf, will stay on the picket lines over seniority rights, unpaid wages, and harassment!

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

... and workers run for office! Sussanne was delighted to join union volunteers last week to knock on doors for Todd Schierling for Delta North. He's the president of the BC Professional Fire Fighters, and he'll work just as hard for working people in Delta North as he does for fire fighters across BC.

And she met up this afternoon with a big gang of friendly labour faces out canvassing for Jodie Wickens, a terrific MLA running for re-election in Coquitlam–Burke Mountain. It was a great day for canvassing, and the late afternoon sun was the icing on the cake.

Want to meet some great people, talk to your neighbours and help protect the progress we've made in the last nine years? Find a local campaign and volunteer! Or ask your union or labour council about their next union canvass. See you out there!

10/07/2026

Don't sleep on local elections—they're coming up fast, and they help shape our communities!

You can make sure your vote counts by voting early. Check out your municipalities early voting dates and places (and make sure you're registered!)

Your District Labour Council has made a handy list of the candidates who will work to make our communities better and fairer for working people. Find out who they've endorsed in your community at canadianlabour.ca/sct/bc/. (Metro Vancouver folks, check out VoteForHere.ca.)

And then make a plan to vote!

10/03/2026

Advance voting is open today. If you are in the Lower Mainland, check out and vote for the great candidates on this list! Your vote matters.