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 you require additional accessibility accommodations, you'll be able to make that request when you register them in September.

Alternate Delegates

In the event a registered delegate is unable to attend convention, complete the Alternate Delegate Form and provide it to the alternate delegate for presentation at check-in at convention.

The alternate delegate must identify the delegate they are replacing and provide the badge of the regular delegate (if the regular delegate has been given a badge). The alternate badge must be returned if the regular delegate is to be re-granted their badge during convention proceedings.

Childminding

Childminding for children aged 2-12 will be available for convention events.

Please complete this reservation form and return it to convention2024@bcfed.ca by November 1, 2024.

Elections

Elections for a number of roles within the BC Federation of Labour are held at our biennial convention:

1. Full-time officers 

2. Labour council representatives

3. Trustees

Here is the nomination form for elected officers, labour council representatives and trustees

4. Equity caucus representatives on BCFED Executive Council, elected in caucus meetings.

During every convention, time is dedicated for each of the four equity caucuses to meet. Elections for the equity representative positions to the Executive Council (chair and alternate) will take place during designated caucus time at convention. Please note: if you are interested in running for one of these positions, candidate nomination forms are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, November 25. No late nomination forms will be accepted. Here is the nomination form.

Info booths

Our always-popular information fair will be back this November! If you're interested in a booth, email convention2024@bcfed.ca for an application form.

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 immediately following the report of the Women and Gender Rights Committee. Don’t miss it!

And if you know someone who'd be a worthy recipient, be sure to nominate them! You can download the nomination form here. The deadline to submit nominations is November 8.

Media

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

Travel Pool Claim Form

Out-of-town delegates, please complete this form and turn it in to the BC Federation of Labour Convention Solutions Desk (at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) East, November 25-29, 2024.

Travel Pool claim forms will not be considered unless handed in before the end of the convention.