The New Westminster & District and Vancouver & District Labour Councils are hosting a free, fun, and family-friendly Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration this year at Edmonds Park (7433 Edmonds St.) in Burnaby.
The Labour Day celebration is Sept. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
“Labour Day is about recognizing working people, celebrating the work of our labour movement, and recommitting ourselves to building a better future for all,” said Louella Vincent, president of the NWDLC. “We’re excited to be bringing labour and community together across the whole Metro region for one big celebration.”
The theme of this year’s Labour Day is “Canada’s Unions: Lifting Everyone Up.”
“Lifting everyone up is what the labour movement is all about,” added VDLC president, Stephen von Sychowski. “That’s why we’re fighting for good jobs and living wages, affordability, quality care, and climate justice, not just for union members, but for all.”
“We also want to highlight the need to combat hate and extremism,” added Vincent. “Including the economic extremism of a system which allows the hoarding of untold wealth by a few while others increasingly struggle to get by. At the end of the day, it’s about supporting one another, lending a hand. It’s about solidarity.”
The event begins with speeches at 11:30 a.m., and includes bouncy castles, games and entertainment for kids, live music, food, union and community organization booths, and more.
