Applied Theatre students from the University of Victoria have created a performance to animate the joys and challenges of the lives of immigrant employees. Their stories capture the realities of working and living in a foreign environment where linguistic and intercultural differences can be a daily source of frustration and amusement. After the short performance, the audience will delve deeper into…
Read moreOn April 1st, BC’s minimum wage will be the lowest in Canada, and we need to send a strong message to Premier Clark – we need a $15/hour minimum wage. Friday, April 15th is a HUGE day for our campaign. It is Canada’s first official Fight for $15 National Day of Action, and BC is leading the way! We are joining with…
Read moreAdded under links and resources. This is an important resource that everyone should know about. Employment Accommodation Guidelines for Employees with a Disability
Read moreFrom the Just-Film website – Our mandate is to gather Vancouver’s diverse social justice community to a festival that allows for reflection, provides a forum for discussion, and prompts participants to action. While the issues are often difficult, we feel it is important to provide tools and ideas for solutions. With this festival we want to provide opportunities for you to…
Read moreOttawa, ON – Canada’s largest union is welcoming today’s announcement of a long over-due national public inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is calling the inquiry a vital step on the path to reconciliation, and hopes it lead to real action on stopping violence against First Nations, Inuit and Metis women…
Read moreThe Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed each year on Nov. 20 in memory of transgender persons who have lost their lives because of anti-trans violence. Started in 1998 to honour the murder of a young transgender woman in Massachusetts, the day is now marked by ceremonies in cities across Canada and around the world. It is an opportunity to…
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