BC Federation of Labour Convention, Young Workers’ Forum
Published by Patricia October 21st, 2008 in Youth Tags: Temporarily disabled.Every two years, more than 1,000 rank and file trade union members elected from their locals across BC gather in Vancouver to set the direction of the wider labour movement. This makes the BC Federation of Labour one of the most grassroots, open and democratic civic institutions in the province. The B.C. Federation of Labour Convention is from November 24-28, 2008.
This year the BC Fed is hoping to have at least 100 young people from a variety of unions, under the age of 30, at Convention. On November 23rd there will be a full day young worker forum that will be open to young workers that are attending the convention as delegates, alternates and observers. The forum will cover the Convention process and issues effecting young workers in BC.
PSAC Locals affiliated to the B.C. Federation of Labour can send delegates to the Fed Convention, based on their membership. If you are interested in attending the Young Workers’ Forum and Fed Convention, please contact your Local or Branch Executive to request a delegate seat and funding. The PSAC BC Regional Council has committed to fully funding three youth delegates, including the B.C. Council Youth Coordinator and Alternate Coordinator. There are also subsidies available to youth delegates based on geographic location. More information can be found here.
If you are planning or wanting to attend the BC Fed Convention and need financial assistance, please send your request to Kay Sinclair, B.C. REVP, or by fax at (604) 430-0194 by midnight, Thursday, October 30th with a paragraph of up to 300 words outlining your union experience, community involvement, etc. and how you will use this experience to help the PSAC and the broader labour movement, and whether you have any other Local/Branch, Area Council, RWC, etc. funding to attend. Please also indicate if you are a member of an equity group, e.g. woman; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender; aboriginal; racially visible, member with a disability.
Young workers play a significant role in both the present and the future of our unions, ensuring that they are represented at BC Fed Convention will enhance their connection with the larger movement.