Nanaimo Duncan and District Labour Council

Labour council meeting tonight!!

Agendas and minutes have been sent out. Email for link if required.

If you can't attend, please send your regrets!

Who's getting excited?! We are!! Can't wait to see you all on Monday!

Come and join us marching with the Victoria Labour Council for the Victoria Pride Parade 2024!

The Victoria Labour Council is in Group D, spot #99 for the Victoria Pride Parade this Sunday. We are marshaling on Chatham St., between Douglas and Government.

Our check in time is 10:15 - 10:45 am, Sunday July 7. Please aim to be ready to march by 10:30 so that we have time to take photos of our solidarity float.

Bring your union siblings, flags and any swag you wish to hand out. We will see you there this weekend!

Come and join the NDDLC tomorrow, Sunday June 9th in the Nanaimo Pride Society parade!!! Muster with us at 10am on Victoria Road and Robarts Street, in front of the ferry workers. And after we dance in the streets, join us at the kids play area for facepainting and bouncy castles!!

Can't wait to see you all there!!! 🌈 ✊🏻

So heartbreaking to hear the news of the loss of Kim Novak! Kim was a fantastic, energetic activist that inspired many and her loss will be felt far and wide. Our condolences go out to Kim's family and friends, as well as UFCW during this difficult time! 🕯️✊🏻🥖🌹

It is with heavy hearts that we must share the tragic news that this past weekend, UFCW 1518 President Kim Novak passed away, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

We at UFCW 1518 are devastated by this news. For many years, Kim has been an integral part of our Union, an inspiring leader, and a dear friend.

President Kim Novak led a remarkable life that made a positive difference in the lives of countless people. Throughout her time with UFCW 1518, Kim held various leadership roles, including as a union representative, director, and Secretary-Treasurer. When Kim was unanimously elected President of UFCW 1518, she made history as the first woman and youngest leader of our Union. She also served as Vice-President of UFCW International and on the UFCW Canada National Council. She dedicated her entire career to the fight for dignity and respect for all workers, leading the way not only for our Union, but the wider labour movement.

Kim's leadership was marked by her deep connection to UFCW 1518 members and we know this loss will be deeply felt by many of you.

We offer our deepest condolences to Kim’s family and ask that their privacy be respected at this extremely difficult time.

In the coming weeks, we will share information on how our members and the wider community can join us in recognizing Kim’s legacy and the lasting impact she made on our movement.

As Kim’s family said best: “do something today to embody how Kimberly lived. Be kind, make someone laugh, lend a hand.”

Let us honour her memory by carrying forward her spirit of service, kindness, and compassion.

Reminder, our April meeting will be on Zoom only!!!

Minutes and agendas will be sent out before the meeting tonight.

See you all on Zoom!

Our April meeting will be via Zoom only!! Please don't come to the NDTA, because we won't be there!!

Looking forward to seeing you all on Zoom! ✊🏻

The NDDLC is very excited to announce our regional Spring School, this April!! Registration is now open!! Please go to:
https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/nanaimo-duncan-and-district-labour-council-spring-school

for more details!! ✊

Happy Valentine's!! Agitate, Educate, Organize! ✊

Rest in Power, Rob! ✊💔

RIP Rob Zver. Rob is a legend in CUPE 606's history, but most importantly, he was our friend. Our heavy hearts are with Rob's family and friends. We'll have more to say and share soon.

This evening, members of the NDDLC joined member of the Nanaimo Pride Society and other community members for a Candlelight Vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance at the Bastion. We read out 337 names of people who lost their lives since last year. And, as we know, trans deaths are underreported. One person losing their life because of who they are is one too many. 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

Can't wait to see you all tomorrow!! ✊

It was great to join the ILWU Canada Local 508 on the line this afternoon, at Duke Point!! These members need our support! Also popped in on the information line at the Port of Nanaimo! One day longer, one day stronger!! 💪✊

NDDLC June meeting, on now!! ✊

May Labour Council meeting tonight!!

Exec at 5:30pm
General at 6:30pm

Hybrid meeting. Zoom link available. In person at the NDTA.

Please send regrets if unable to attend.

PSAC has reached a tentative agreement with the treasury board!! Way to go, PSAC!!

One day longer, one day stronger!! Solidarity!!! ✊✊✊

Tentative agreement reached with Treasury Board for 120,000 members After nearly two years of bargaining leading to one of the largest strikes in Canadian history, PSAC has reached tentative agreements for the more than 120,000 Treasury Board workers who deliver critical services to Canadians.

Today, we travelled across our region, to stop and remember the 181 workers who lost their lives last year in BC because of their job. Workplace illness is still the top killer of workers, and with the regulations regarding asbestos just recently changing, we don't see that trend changing in the near future.

Every worker deserves to come home whole, after earning a living to live their lives, and support their families. No worker should have to go through a live-changing injury, physical or mental, and no loved one should have to get that call, that their loved one isn't coming home from work again.

We stop, take stock, mourn those we've lost, and recommit to fighting for better workplace conditions, stronger health and safety regulations and safer workplaces.

The Labour Movement has fought hard for workplace health and safety rights, and we continue to fight, until a workplace death is a distant memory!!

So, on this National Day of Mourning 2023, we, once again, mourn the dead, and fight like hell for the living!!

In Solidarity! ✊ 🐦‍⬛

Finished out the day at the National Day of Mourning ceremony in Parksville reminding everyone present that workers have the right to know about safety procedures at work and to refuse unsafe work without fear of retaliation.

Many thanks to the many speakers and volunteers who made these events possible, and to all those who strive every day to ensure that work sites are safe.

Every person deserves a work site that is physically and mentally safe. Almost 100 community members gathered today in Nanaimo to honour all who have been impacted by workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. In 2022, over 10% of all reported workplace deaths in BC were on Vancouver Island. We must all be dedicated to creating safe, healthy workplaces so that these preventable tragedies are stopped before they happen.

Today at Lake Cowichan, 3 dozen activists and community members gathered for the National Day of Mourning ceremony. While we mourn for those we've lost, we commit to continue fighting like he!! for the living and look forward to the day when no worker is injured or killed at work.

Today is the National Day of Mourning honouring workers who have been injured or killed on the job. Today we remember those whose lives have been changed forever by workplace illnesses, injuries or deaths. These illnesses and injuries are preventable and we must all be committed to keeping work spaces safe.

Join us today at one of our ceremonies: 10am at Lake Cowichan's Forest Workers' Memorial Park; 12:30 at Nanaimo's Harbourfront Plaza; or 5:30pm at Parksville's Community Beach Park gazebo.

PSAC is still out on the line, so if you haven't already, head out and join them in Solidarity!! ✊

Join the NDDLC supporting PSAC members on strike tomorrow, April 19th!

Picket lines will be in place in Nanaimo, and Duncan, starting at 6:30am and they need our support!

Nanaimo: 60 Front Street, Nanaimo
Duncan: 211 Jubilee Street, Duncan

Out supporting USW 1944 at their rally this afternoon!! ✊

More information can be found here: https://usw.ca/campaigns/help-get-telus-back-to-the-bargaining-table/

Labour Council meeting this Thursday!!
Meeting is available in person, or via Zoom!

Details will be sent out later this week.

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November meeting tonight!

Exec at 530pm
General at 630pm

If you're unable to attend, please send in your regrets!

Reminder, our AGM is on December 8th at the NDTA.

Happy Labour Day! We’re getting ready to greet you all for 11:00! Come on down to Transfer Beach in Ladysmith from 11-3 for free hot dogs, chips, freezies, awesome music, and lots of swag! Can’t wait to see you all soon ✊✊✊

Great joining the Victoria Labour Council for the Victoria Pride Parade 2022!! So great to be together in person, and join together in solidarity, supporting inclusiveness, love, and being who you are!!

The President and Young Worker, joining the for the Parade 2022!! Great to be out, with so many, showing our support for inclusiveness. Everyone has the right to be who they are!!