Resources

Accessibility

As an organization that values inclusion and the full participation of all delegates, we’ll make every effort to accommodate accessibility requirements for delegates during the scheduled on-site convention activities. That includes providing real-time closed-captioning and ASL interpretation during convention events.

If any of your delegates require additional accessibility accommodations, please complete the accessibility section on the convention registration page. Please submit your request by November 4, 2022, as we cannot guarantee that we can meet your request after that date.

BCCWITT presentation

You can download the slides from Karen Dearlove's presentation on Friday here. (PDF 517 KB)

Childminding

The deadline for requesting childminding is now closed. If you have requested childminding during convention, we will be in touch with you shortly with more details.

Elections

Elections for a number of roles within the BC Federation of Labour are held at our biennial convention. Election rules, eligibility requirements and nomination forms can be found below.

Elections will be held for the following roles:

1. Full-time officers, elected in convention hall on Thursday, November 24:

• President
• Secretary-Treasurer

2. Labour council representatives, elected in convention hall on Thursday, November 24:

• Five positions, minimum of two must be women

3. Trustees, elected in convention hall on Thursday, November 24:

• Trustee (4-year)
• Trustee (2-year)
• Trustee (2-year)
• Trustee (2-year)
• Trustee (alternate)

4. Equity caucus representative on BCFED Executive Council, elected in caucus meetings in room 1/2/3 at VCC:

• Indigenous Workers Caucus: November 22, 7:45 am
• Racialized Workers Caucus: November 23, 7:45 am
• Workers with Disabilities Caucus: November 23, 5:30 pm
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers Caucus: November 24, 7:45 am

Election rules for officers, labour council representatives and trustees are here, and the nomination form for these positions is here.

Election procedures for caucuses are here, and the equity caucuses nomination form is here.

Info booths

Our always-popular information fair is back! Delegate will be able to visit the exhibitors from Tuesday, November 22 to Thursday, November 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre (right now to the convention hall!)

Joy Langan Social Justice Award

This award honours the memory of Joy Langan, a dedicated and loyal leader, feminist, mentor, tireless volunteer, champion, and political leader. Joy was active in her union, the BC Federation of Labour, her community and the New Democratic Party. Every BCFED convention, the Joy Langan Social Justice Award is presented to a person who is a trade union activist and leader in their union and community.

The award will be given out on Tuesday, November 22, following the report of the Women and Gender Rights Committee. Don’t miss it!

Media

Please direct all media requests to our director of communications at media@bcfed.ca.