Unifor BC Regional LGBTQ

03/31/2026

03/24/2026

Registration deadline extended to April 17! Email [email protected] to secure your spot today.

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Ready to take action for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights? Join Unifor’s Pride Activist Course in Port Elgin from May 31-June 5!
Gain advocacy skills, connect with fellow activists & make an impact.
Here's what you can expect from the course:
✨ Engaging lectures and discussions led by experienced instructors
✨ In-depth exploration of 2SLGBTQIA+ history, culture, and current issues
✨ Workshops on effective advocacy strategies, community organizing, and allyship
✨ Networking opportunities with fellow activists and organizations
✨ Resources and tools to support your ongoing activism efforts
Whether you're new to activism or a seasoned advocate, our Pride Activist Course is designed to empower and inspire you to make a difference. Join us as we work together to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.
Register by April 11 – Email [email protected] to secure your spot today.

02/05/2026

Did you know one night changed q***r history in Canada forever?

On February 5, 1981, Toronto Police raided four gay bathhouses, arresting nearly 300 men in what became known as Operation Soap. The raids sparked mass protests, outrage, and a turning point in the fight for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and police accountability in Canada.

This anniversary reminds us that our rights were fought for through resistance, solidarity, and courage — and that the fight for safe q***r spaces continues today.

✨ Give today to keep Pride History alive.�Learn more and explore our lesson plans — link in bio.

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01/27/2026

On Holocaust Memorial Day, the world remembers the millions of people murdered and persecuted by the N**i regime — including those targeted for being Q***r.

The Holocaust remains one of the darkest chapters in human history. Under N**i rule, six million Jewish people were murdered, alongside millions of others deemed “subhuman” by the regime. Among them were Roma people, Slavic people, Black people, Disabled people, and gay men.

It is estimated that more than 50,000 gay men were convicted under N**i laws criminalising homosexuality. According to the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, most were imprisoned in police jails, while between 10,000 and 15,000 were deported to concentration camps, where many were subjected to forced labour, abuse, and death.

This brutality stands in stark contrast to life in Weimar Germany before 1933. At the time, Germany had a visible and vibrant Q***r scene, particularly in cities like Berlin. Gay bars operated openly, LGBTQ+ publications circulated, and the Institute for Sexual Research — founded by Magnus Hirschfeld — conducted pioneering work on sexuality and gender that was decades ahead of its time.

All of this was violently dismantled when the N**is seized power. From 1933 onwards, Q***r spaces were closed, books were burned, and police compiled lists of suspected homosexuals. Some people fled Germany in an attempt to survive; others entered heterosexual marriages to avoid persecution.

Q***r people did not escape the horrors of the Holocaust. Their stories, long marginalised in historical accounts, are a vital part of remembering the full scale of N**i persecution — and a reminder of where hatred, scapegoating, and dehumanisation can lead.

Image shows marchers carrying a pink triangle with the words: 'Never Forget' at the Le***an and Gay Pride event, London, 18th June 1994. The pink triangle began as a badge used at N**i concentration camps to identify gay men.

11/20/2025

On Trans Day of Remembrance, Unifor remembers the Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary people, whose lives were stolen by transphobic hate, targeted violence and systemic neglect. We name the profound cost of this violence, and the grief carried, especially by Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, wh...

11/14/2025

We’re proud to support Egale’s Trans Awareness Week campaign to amplify trans voices and provide practical resources for workplaces, employers, and allies.

Stay tuned for two videos featuring Unifor members who share their experiences about being trans at work.

Explore the campaign here:
👉 egale.ca/egale-in-action/transweek2025/

07/29/2025

All BC Unifor members are invited to march with us in the Vancouver Pride Parade THIS SUNDAY August 3! Marchers should arrive by NOON at Concord Community Park! Details & RSVP: https://pride111.ca/event/vancouver-pride-parade-2025/