Aboriginal Women on
the Move
We are three Mi'gmaq women who have a dream and the
support and encouragement of our families, posses, sing the commitment,
dedication and determination to cycle across this country (7,200 km) to raise
awareness and bring attention to the plight of family violence experienced by so
many in our Aboriginal communities and violence against Aboriginal women.
BC Federation of Labour
In part, the BC
Federation of Labour exists to preserve the independence of the labour movement
from political control; to encourage workers to vote, exercise their full rights
of responsibilities of citizenship, and perform their rightful part in the
political life of municipal, provincial, and federal governments; to promote and
develop action in the political field; and to support the legislative program of
the Canadian Labour Congress.
BC
Shipyard General Workers' Federation
The BC Shipyard
General Worker's Federation has created a website that explains why BC ferries
should be built and refitted in British Columbia shipyards.
Canada Industrial
Relations Board
The Canada Industrial
Relations Board is responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part
I (Industrial Relations), and certain provisions of Part II (Occupational Health
and Safety) of the Canada Labour Code (and go to
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/L-2/index.html for the Canada Labour Code).
Canadian Federation of Students
Post-secondary
educations should not be only for the wealthy.
Employment Standards
Tribunal of British Columbia
The Employment
Standards Tribunal is an independent agency of the Government of British
Columbia with a mandate to conduct appeals of Determinations issued by the
Director of Employment Standards.
Hot Jazz Society
Dance to live music on one of the best dance floors in Vancouver.
IBEW First District - Canada
As long as there is a need for a safer, cleaner, fair and well paying workplace
for the tradesman, the IBEW will have its place in our community.
IBEW Local Unions
The IBEW represents some
770,000 members in the United States and Canada.
Labour
Environmental Alliance Society
The Labour Environmental Alliance Society was created in 1998 to bring labour
and environmentalists together to protect ecosystems, to bring environmental
issues into the workplace, and to create sustainable, green jobs.
Labour Relations
Board of British Columbia
The Labour Relations Code governs all aspects of
collective bargaining amongst the provincially-regulated employers and employees
to whom the Code applies. This includes the acquisition of collective bargaining
rights, the process of collective bargaining, the settlement and regulation of
disputes in both the public and private sectors, and the regulation of the
representation of persons by their bargaining agents.
Lawyer Referral Service - British Columbia
The Lawyer Referral Service is a simple and inexpensive public
service sponsored and operated by the BC Branch, Canadian Bar Association and
funded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia.
On to Ottawa
Historical Society
In 1935 hundreds of single
unemployed men hopped freight trains for Ottawa demanding work, wages and an end
to government relief camps. Their historic
On to Ottawa Trek was one
of the highlights of the severe economic depression of 1929-39. It led to many
of the social programs we enjoy today. This site is intended to keep alive the
spirit, the memories, and the lessons of the trek.
New
Democratic Party of British Columbia
Ensuring your voice is heard in the BC Legislature.
PovNet
PovNet is an internet site for advocates, people on welfare, and community
groups and individuals involved in anti-poverty work. It provides up-to-date
information about welfare and housing laws and resources in British Columbia,
Canada. PovNet links to current anti-poverty issues and also provides links to
other Canadian and International anti-poverty organizations.
Raincoast Research Society
In 1987 the first
corporate salmon farm arrived in the archipelago, and all expected prosperous
times for the community and reduced pressure and conservation of wild salmon
stocks. In a few short years these hopes were dashed.
Right to Privacy Campaign
The BC Government plans to contract out the
administration of the Medical Services Plan, Pharmacare and other public
services. This could mean the government handing over your personal and
confidential information to American multi-national corporations where it could
be accessed by the FBI under the USA Patriot Act.
The
Tyee
Why The Tyee?
Glad you asked. Maybe you mean, why the name? The tyee, generally understood in
these parts, is a savvy salmon with plenty of fight. Like this electronic
newspaper, it roams free, goes where it wants... But maybe you are asking, why
create The Tyee? Why now? For starters:
Because big media in this province are owned by a
powerful few with their own agendas.
Because that leaves many people here hungry for news
and comment that reflects their actual lives, their own values.
UCS
The
site has a dozen pro-labour features, ranging from cartoons to steward tips to
labour quotes and history; and every feature is updated weekly.
Union Learning
The
site includes a description and summary of the book as well as photographs,
audio clips, and video clips illustrating the history of Canadian labour
education. The navigation buttons on the right-hand side of the page take you to
the various parts of the site.
Voices
Speaking out on issues like privatization, jobs and
healthcare; these groups are making a difference:
Council of Canadians Splash Page 2,
BC Citizens for Public Power,
and Welcome to the BC Health Coalition.
Union Songs
A
source of lyrics and sound clips of well known labour song lyrics, recordings,
and articles.
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
The Workers' Compensation
Board of BC home page contains information, support,
and news.