North Coast Labour Council Labour Leaders’ Forum

June 22,2024
Prince Rupert

North Coast Labour Council Labour Leaders’ Forum at  Lester Centre- Living and Working on the North Coast and How the Labour Movement Can Support Pro-worker Policies.

An incredible day spent with provincial union leaders and labour council members; MP Taylor Bachrach, MLA Jennifer Rice, and Mayor Pond. 

Delegates discussed important topics that are affecting the North Coast and workers.The discussions will help to guide the work ahead for the labour council.  The day ended with a panel discussion  – Union and Communities Working Together for the North Coast.

Thank you to:

• MP Taylor Bachrach
• MLA Jennifer Rice
• Mayor Herb Pond
• City Councillor Teri Forster 
• City Councillor Nick Adey
• CUPE Regional Vice- President   Paula Bass
• HEU President Barb Nederpel
• IUOE President Haemant Sawh
• ILWU National President Rob Ashton 
• North Central Labour Council President Matt Baker (IUOE)
• Canadian Labour Congress Pacific Representative Amandeep Nijjar
• Moderator Tom Kertes
• Lester Centre of The Arts

Thank you for Greetings sent by:

• BC Federation of Labour President Sussanne Skidmore 
• BCGEU President Paul Finch
• HSA President Kane Tse