For many British Columbians, the first Monday of September is a chance to enjoy a long weekend, mark the end of summer, and prepare for the start of the new school year. However, let’s not forget why we call this annual holiday Labour Day. The origins of Labour Day can be traced to 1872 when […]
Workers’ Rights
Making sure you are safe at work
Ensuring the safety of workers was one of the reasons I first became politically active, and it will always be an issue I care about. For decades, farmworkers were left out of any legislated labour protections. Unfortunately, it was common for workers to be severely injured or even killed as a result of unsafe working […]