News – Kamloops & District Labour Council

Kamloops Commemorates National Day of Mourning with Solemn Ceremony

April 23, 2024

Kamloops, B.C. – On April 28th, residents of Kamloops and the surrounding areas will gather…

International Women’s Day 2024 Quiz and Answers

March 28, 2024

The Kamloops & District Labour Council’s observance and activities for the 2024 International Women’s Day…

2024 Kamloops & District Labour Council Bursaries

March 17, 2024

The information for this year’s KDLC Bursaries has been posted to our Bursaries Page. Once…

Kamloops & District Labour Council Support Heavy Metal Rocks 2024

March 4, 2024

Lois Rugg, President of the Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC), presents a $1500 donation…

Labour Night 2024 with the Kamloops Storm (and Wiener Dog Races)

February 5, 2024

The Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC) in collaboration with the International Brotherhood of Electrical…

KDLC Teams Up with Local Unions to Sponsor Unique Community Event: Wiener Dog Races at Kamloops Storm Hockey Game

January 17, 2024

The Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC) in collaboration with the International Brotherhood of Electrical…

Action Required: Send a Message to the Hudson’s Bay Company

January 5, 2024

USW Local 1-417 members working at the Hudson’s Bay Company in Kamloops, British Columbia, have…

Christmas Amalgamated Continues the Tradition of Giving

December 29, 2023

During the festive season, it’s the perfect time to embrace the spirit of giving and…

Supporting the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society at Christmas

December 28, 2023

The donation from the Kamloops and District Labour Council to the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society…

Helping Those That Need it Most

December 27, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, filled with the warmth of festive lights and the joy…

Supporting Striking Bay Workers with Lunch

December 20, 2023

This afternoon members of the Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC), in another show of…

Unionized USW 1-417 Workers at Hudson’s Bay Kamloops Store On Strike

December 11, 2023

United Steelworkers (USW)) union Local 1-417 have issued a 72-hour strike notice to Hudson’s Bay…

Remembering the Victims of the École Polytechnique Massacre: A Tribute to Resilience and Hope

December 6, 2023

On December 6, 1989, the École Polytechnique Massacre shook the foundations of the Montreal community…

The KDLC Honours Sacrifice on Remembrance Day

November 11, 2023

As the poppies bloom, the diverse tapestry of unions within our great nation pauses in…

Thanksgiving Message from Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC) President Lois Rugg

October 6, 2023

Dear Members and Friends, As we gather with our families and loved ones to celebrate…

Kamloops & District Labour Council Stands Strong in Support of Truth and Reconciliation Day

September 30, 2023

KAMLOOPS, BC – Today is Truth and Reconciliation Day. The Kamloops & District Labour Council…

Labour Day Picnic 2023

September 6, 2023

The annual Labour Day picnic in McDonald park, presented by the Kamloops & District Labour…

The Kamloops & District Labour Council’s Annual Labour Day Picnic on Sept 4th

August 30, 2023

You’re invited to the annual KDLC Labour Day Picnic on Labour day, Monday, September 4th. The…

National Indigenous Peoples Day and Labour

June 20, 2023

Indigenous Peoples Day, observed on October 12th in many parts of the world, is a…

Kamloops & District Labour Council Bursary Winners

June 19, 2023

2023 Bursary Winners Jack Kerssens Memorial Bursary For students in a Skilled Trades program Jade…

Working Moms on Mother’s Day

May 13, 2023

On this Mother’s Day, let’s acknowledge that available and affordable daycare is important for a…

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

May 1, 2023

May is Asian Heritage Month so as a Labour Council we recognize the vital role…

Trade Union Act of 1872 and Why it’s Important Today

April 18, 2023

The Canadian Trade Union Act of 1872 was a pivotal moment in Canadian labor history.…

Day of Mourning 2023

April 11, 2023

Kamloops, April 11 – April 28th marks the National Day of Mourning, a day to…

Happy St Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually on March 17th, is a…

KDLC Bursary Information Posted

March 17, 2023

The Kamloops & District Labour Council is excited to announce the opening of our 2023…

International Women’s Day 2023

March 8, 2023

This International Women’s Day, March 8th, let’s embrace equity by lifting up union women, celebrating…

Pink Shirt Day

February 21, 2023

Pink Shirt Day is an annual event celebrated in British Columbia and other parts of…

Critical shortfall is hurting BC’s lowest-paid workers

February 17, 2023

Right now in BC, there are employers forcing workers to put in unpaid overtime. Cheating…

Family Day Message from KDLC President Lois Rugg

February 17, 2023

As we approach the upcoming Family Day, I wanted to take a moment to reflect…

Organized Labour Builds Stronger Relationships

February 14, 2023

The Kamloops & District Labour Council would like to send warm wishes to the people…

Labour Night with the Kamloops Storm (and Wiener Dog Races)

February 8, 2023

The Kamloops & District Labour Council sponsored a Labour Night with the Kamloops Storm Hockey…

Groundhog Day

February 2, 2023

Happy Groundhog Day, fellow workers! As we look to our furry forecaster to predict the…

Wiener Dog Races at the Kamloops Storm

January 23, 2023

Yes it is true. KDLC will be hosting a Labour night with the Storm Hockey Club on Saturday February 4th. …

2023 KDLC Election Results

January 5, 2023

The 2023 elections for the Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC) executive positions were completed…

Kamloops Municipal Election Voting

October 14, 2022

The 2022 General Local Elections are on October 15, 2022. If you haven’t voted early,…

Kamloops Labour Day 2022 Photos

September 13, 2022

The first in person Labour Day after the pandemic restrictions was a success, with hundreds…

Day of Mourning 2022 Photos

May 3, 2022

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

May 3, 2022

Facts The RCMP only recognize 18 out of 40 estimated indigenous deaths on the Highway…

Day of Mourning 2022 – Work Shouldn’t Hurt

April 20, 2022

The enduring April 28th call to “Mourn the Dead; Fight for the Living” could not…

International Women’s Day 2022: Gender equality depends on a healthy care economy

March 6, 2022

This International Women’s Day, Canada’s unions are highlighting the critical importance of care work and…

31st Annual February 14 Women’s Memorial March

January 31, 2022

The first women’s memorial march was held in 1992 in response to the murder of…

World Day for Decent Work 2021

October 7, 2021

Calling for Worker-centred Pandemic Recovery Canada’s unions are marking the World Day for Decent Work…

Labour Day Rally to Celebrate Health Care Workers September 6th

September 3, 2021

It’s Official The Kamloops and District Labour Council is holding a Labour Day Rally to…

215 Children Buried on the former Kamloops Indian Band Reserve

May 29, 2021

We were saddened and shocked by the horrific discovery of 215 children buried on the…

KDLC President Lois Rugg on Paid Sick Days

April 28, 2021

CFJC Today interviews Lois Rugg, President of the Kamloops & District Labour Council regarding the…

2021 Day of Mourning Online Ceremony and Car Parade

April 28, 2021

The Kamloops & District Labour Council’s Online Day of Mourning Ceremony Every year on the…

Reminder: Car Parade and Day of Mourning Ceremony April 28th

April 26, 2021

Kamloops, BC – April 28, 2021 In Kamloops and area, workers, unions and community will…

Day of Mourning 2021 – The Human Cost of COVID-19

April 19, 2021

Kamloops, BC – April 28, 2021 In Kamloops and area, workers, unions and community will gather…

Kamloops and District Labour Council supports the “End the Blood Ban” Campaign

February 8, 2021

In 2015, the Liberal Government promised to end the blood donation ban. This blood ban…

Election Results from the 2021 AGM

January 12, 2021

An election for the table officer positions was held at the KDLC AGM for 2021.…

KDLC Bursaries Awarded for 2020

January 12, 2021

Each year the Kamloops and District Labour Council offers five $1,000 bursaries to students who…

End Violence Against Women Virtual Memorial

December 2, 2020

On the 31st anniversary of the 1989 Montreal massacre and the National Day of Remembrance…

Kamloops Annual Shoe and Red Dress Memorial 2020 Event Going Online

December 2, 2020

(Kamloops) The Kamloops Annual Shoe and Red Dress Memorial will not be holding an in-person event this…

Letter to Hassan Yussuff Regarding the Endorsement of Bill Morneau

November 4, 2020

Dear Brother Yussuff, The Kamloops and District Labour council was dismayed at the announcement the…

Provincial Election 2020

October 22, 2020

In an effort to better understand how the candidates in the upcoming provincial election stood…

Kamloops & District Labour Council 2020 Student Bursaries

October 8, 2020

The Kamloops and District Labour Council (KDLC) is offering five (5) $1,000 (one thousand dollar)…

Labour Day 2020 Prizes Announced

September 7, 2020

View the Exciting Prize Draws using the Wheel of Labour Thank you to everyone for…

Labour Day is an Opportunity to Rally for a Stronger Canada

September 4, 2020

This Labour Day, as we pause to recognize the historic contributions of working people in…

Labour Day Message from Premier John Horgan, Sussanne Skidmore, and Lois Rugg

September 4, 2020

Video message from: Lois Rugg, President of the Kamloops & District Labour Council Sussanne Skidmore,…

This Labour Day, the nation’s unions advocate for a disaster-proof plan for Canada

August 27, 2020

Kamloops, BC – August 27, 2020 – In Kamloops and area, workers, unions and community…

Municipalities need help

June 23, 2020

Municipal workers are on the frontlines going flat out to deliver the public services that…

Kamloops & District Labour Council on COVID-19

May 28, 2020

Our community is facing a crisis. The COVID pandemic impacted everyone, and local governments haven’t…

Day of Mourning Presentation to Kamloops City Council

May 4, 2020

Jim Waldie made a presentation via webcam to Kamloops City Council for the National Day…

Day of Mourning 2020

April 27, 2020

This year the long running Kamloops and District Labour Council Day of Mourning Ceremony has had…

KTTA Rally to Support our Teachers

December 4, 2019

If you can come out today from 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm at the corner…

2019 Annual Shoe Memorial and Red Dress Memorial in Kamloops

November 22, 2019

In honour of the National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women…

2019 KDLC Labour Day Picnic

September 4, 2019

The 2019 KDLC Labour Day Picnic was another fantastic success. There was a steady flow…

2019 CLC’s Labour Day Theme is a Fair Canada for Everyone

August 15, 2019

Dear Affiliates, Friends and Family. This Labour Day, in the lead-up to October’s federal election,…

Kamloops & District Labour Council 2019 Bursary Recipients

June 5, 2019

The Kamloops & District Labour Council received 17 complete and correct bursary applications. The Winners…

National Day of Mourning Ceremony 2019

April 30, 2019

April 28th Day of Mourning Ceremony. Even One death is too many – no worker…

One is Too Many: No One Should Die on the Job

April 18, 2019

Last year, 131 B.C. workers died from a workplace injury or disease. When you lose…

KDLC Jack Kerssens Bursary and Cynthia Friedman Bursary Information

April 4, 2019

The Kamloops and District Labour Council (KDLC) is offering five (5) $1,000 (one thousand dollar)…

It’s time to change the law

March 28, 2019

In 2002, the former BC Liberal government made major changes to the Employment Standards Act…

2018 KDLC Endorsed Candidates

September 23, 2018

The Kamloops and District Labour Council believes that building strong communities requires electing people to…

Labour Day 2018

September 3, 2018

Celebrating 62 years of advocating for working people, stronger communities, and the gains made for…

Seeking Municipal Candidates

July 14, 2018

The members and affiliates of the Kamloops and District Labour Council have had a long…

This Pride Season, Canadians Deserve a Pharmacare Plan we can be Proud of

June 4, 2018

Canada’s unions are kicking off Pride season by renewing the call for universal pharmacare. Too…

Canada’s Unions Support Canadian Retaliation Against American Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

May 31, 2018

Canada’s unions today applauded the Canadian Government’s retaliation against the unjustified and unwarranted American tariffs…

If You Roast it, They will come

May 29, 2018

On May 5th, people came out in droves to participate in a day of food…

Violence and Harassment: Not Part of the Job

April 23, 2018

Workers killed or injured on the job will be honoured on April 28th at a…

The KDLC Celebrates International Women’s Day

April 23, 2018

The KDLC Women’s Committee is partnering with the Kamloops Sexual Assault Centre to provide “Comfort…

2018 KDLC Bursaries

March 23, 2018

The Kamloops and District Labour Council (KDLC) is offering four (4) $1,000 (one thousand dollar)…

Kamloops Joins the National Call for $15

April 16, 2016

On April 15th, the Kamloops District Labour Council, workers, students, progressive political parties, and concerned…

2016 Day of Mourning Calls for Asbestos Ban

April 4, 2016

This April 28th, Canadian unions are calling for a comprehensive national ban on asbestos ,…

2016 KDLC Bursary Application

April 2, 2016

The Kamloops and District Labour Council (KDLC) is offering four (4) $1,000 (one thousand dollar)…

KDLC Calls for Full Panel Review on Ajax

March 23, 2016

The Kamloops and District Labour Council called on federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna to order…