Street Teams Training Session! (Virtual)
2024-07-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
Thanks for signing up to join WSN Street Teams!
This training session is mandatory for all volunteers. We will go over what it means to be involved, how to do outreach, safety during outreach and more!
Training will be online on zoom on July 11th at 6:00pm. After you register, you’ll receive the zoom link.

WSN's Big Summer Outreach Day! (Vancouver & Victoria)
2024-07-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on July 28th for our Big Summer Outreach Day!!
Vancouver staff will be tabling in Grandview Park on Commercial Dr. from 10am-2pm, handing out information on how workers can protect themselves in extreme heat conditions and signing folks up to join our Street Teams!
Victoria staff will be hitting the streets, postering around Quadra Village! Meet up in front of Fairway 2635 Quadra St, in Victoria at 10am. If you’re in Victoria and have a question you can email pam@workersolidarity.ca!
If you’re interested in joining the Victoria event, register here!
We’re encouraging our Members across the province to host organizing activities in their own neighbourhoods! If you’re interested in hosting an activity in your neighbourhood and want us to promote it, you can reach me at kris@workersolidarity.ca.

Worker Wednesday: July 31st
2024-07-31 18:00 - 19:30
Register NOW to join us for Worker Wednesday , happening July 31st, at 6:00pm on Zoom!
What is Worker Wednesdays?
Every last Wednesday of the month, workers and community allies gather virtually on zoom to mobilize and organize for worker justice in BC. Worker Wednesdays offers a space to find pathways to obtain worker-led demands and to take action for legislative change to ensure workers are protected.
Every Worker Wednesday, we wrap up by taking collective action together. We will be making time to call other members, connect with them, build rapport and solidarity; before ending by calling our Ministers themselves to push for our demands. If you have never taken a direct action, all support and guidance will be provided – we will help you every step of the way, and ensure you are empowered and confident in taking action as we do so.
We encourage everyone to participate in whatever way feels best to them, whether that’s camera on or off, being a listener, or using the chat to share their thoughts.
Whether you’re an experienced organizer or this is the first action you have ever taken; whether you are a seasoned labour rights activist or just wanting to learn more, there is a place for you at Worker Wednesday! Join us to hear what will be happening next and find out how you can stand with workers across the province and fight for your collective rights!
Join us for Worker Wednesday on July 31st, at 6pm PST! Register here

Street Teams Training
2024-08-06 17:30 - 19:00
Street Teams training sessions are for those interested in getting involved in your community to build up a workers movement across BC.
We’ll be sharing tips and tricks on how to organize, what type of outreach you can do and how to do it safely. Sessions generally run for 1-1.5 hours depending on attendees’ participation and discussion.
If you haven’t signed up to be a ST member yet, click here to register!
If you have any questions before hand, you can send an email to kris@workersolidarity.ca
See you on Tuesday, August 6th at 5:30pm!

September Worker Wednesday
2024-09-25 18:00 - 19:30
Every last Wednesday of the month, workers and community allies gather virtually on zoom to mobilize and organize for worker justice in BC. Worker Wednesdays offers a space to find pathways to obtain worker-led demands and to take action for legislative change to ensure workers are protected.
This Worker Wednesday, we’ll be paying special attention to actions we are counting on YOU to take for climate and labour justice, to work towards Heat Protections NOW.
Register here!

Phone Zap for Heat Protections Now!
2024-10-02 16:30 - 17:00
Join us, on October 2nd, 4:30pm to 5:00pm for a half hour Too Hot to Work Action Hour. At this action, you will get to meet other workers and community members who have signed our Too Hot to Work letter, taken an action related to Too Hot to Work, or otherwise ready to step up and push for the protections you deserve. Together, we will take action and call all the powers-that-be to demand Too Hot Protections for workers who will continue to struggle under extreme heat. We will also discuss how else you can continue to push for Too Hot to Work, and invite you to our next actions.
We may not be able to turn back the clock on climate change, but if we organize – we can still build a world where we can weather it while keeping our communities, our people as safe and as well-equipped as possible. We can still protect and safeguard our loved ones, and our people.
We need you. The workers’ movement needs you. We hope to see you there!
Register here.

Outreach for Heat Protections Now!
2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:30
Join us as we hit the streets and talk to workers about our Too Hot To Work Campaign!!
We’ll be postering and doing mall crawls at multiple locations across BC.
Outreach in Vancouver – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Co hosted with SPRINGMAG Members, our Street Teams and staff will be meeting in front of the Rio Theatre by Commercial-Broadway Station to talk with food service workers south of the station along Commercial Drive!
Outreach in Victoria – 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Street Teams will be hitting up the Hillside Mall and it’s surrounding area. Meet Street Team organizers by the Tim Hortons in the Hillside Mall food court.
Did you want to host an Outreach Day in your community? Let us know and we can add it to our list!
Register here.

WSN Annual General Meeting 2024
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
Every year we look forward to bringing our Membership together to share highlights and celebrate the worker movements accomplishments which we wouldn’t have achieved without you.
This year, workers have organized and won an increase in minimum wage, protections for ride-hail delivery drivers, pay transparency and so much more.
Join us on November 21st at 6pm to celebrate, vote in our new Board of Directors, and it wouldn’t be a proper WSN AGM without our annual scavenger hunt!
RSVP now to save your spot!

WSN Fundraiser & CLiFF: International Labour Film Festival!
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00
This event is a part of Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF)’s 2024 festival circuit. As the Worker’s Film Festival, CLiFF accepts short film submissions from all over the world each year, and works to bring the films to you, individuals all across Canada. Learn more at labourfilms.ca.
Admission will be free/PWYC. As this event is also WSN’s end-of-year fundraiser, donations are highly encouraged and can be done either at the door, through our online ticket portal, or through purchasing one of the following at our event: fresh popcorn, WSN swag (totes, tees, stickers, and buttons), and prize draws. As a small non-profit that doesn’t have the same access to reliable financial resources, and these donations will help us keep doing the key pillars of our work.
Tickets may be reserved online, and will also be open at the door.

Know Your Rights Workshop - February 20
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 312 Main Street, 312 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T2, Canada
Join our next Know Your Rights Workshop!

Are you missing wages? Is your employer not paying out your tips correctly? Have you experienced harassment or unfair treatment at work? Did you know that most workers, regardless of status, are protected under the Employment Standards Act
You have rights and we’ve got your back!
Join us for our next Know Your Rights Workshop and learn how you can fight against bad bosses. Register here
Where: 312 Main St (entrance on Cordova st. beside bus stop)
When: Thursday, February 20th at 6pm
We want all workers in B.C. to know their rights!
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Can’t make it this time around? No problem! We will be facilitating KYR Workshops bi-weekly so you can attend our next planned workshop on Thursday, March 6th, same time and place!
If you are keen on attending but this location/date/time doesn’t work for you, let us know! We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Please email kris@workersolidarity.ca if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Bi-weekly Outreach Day!
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
Join our bi-weekly outreach day every other Thursday! Location/time variable; we can also come to you! To get involved, email kris@workersolidarity.ca.

Know Your Rights Workshop – March 6
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | 312 Main Street, 312 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T2, Canada

Workers Rising: Organizer Training Day with WSN!
2025-03-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Grandview Church
Join us for a full day on March 22nd at Grandview Church (1803 E. 1st Ave, Vancouver, B.C.) for a series of workshops where we share tools and information on how to organize in your community!
As we continue building worker power at the grassroots, we want to create space for people who are interested in their rights as workers to come together and discuss ways to build a workers movement in B.C. Our day will consist of workshops including:

Know Your Rights as a B.C. Worker
The Climate Crisis in the Workplace
Health & Safety As An Organizing Tool At Your Workplace
And more!

Doors will open at 9am where light snacks and beverages will be provided.
Everyone will have the opportunity to attend all the workshops as there won’t be any overlap.
We will have a zine making/ child-minding corner in the room where volunteers will be guiding people of all ages on how to create their own zines and where your child can also colour and create. All ages are welcome!
There will be a 1 hour lunch break where food and beverages will be provided to all registrants at no cost! Please indicate any allergies when you register.
The venue is wheelchair accessible and all bathrooms are gender neutral. We are excited about building community and want all our participants to be respectful towards each other and the staff. Masks will be mandatory. Please have fun and be prepared for a fun full day of learning and building!
REGISTER HERE
If you have any questions, please email me directly at kris@workersolidarity.ca

Worker Wednesday: May Day Edition!
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:30
On the eve of May Day, WSN invites you to our Worker Wednesday: May Day edition to gear up for the day to come! We’ll celebrate the worker wins of the past year, and mobilize for more worker wins that we want to see in B.C. Join our virtual organizing session for specific actions to prepare before we head off to May Day!

Register here.

RALLY: Turning Up the Heat for Heat Protections Now!
2025-05-23 17:00 - 18:00 | David Eby’s Office, 2909 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada
As another hot summer quickly approaches, we’re turning up the heat on politicians to pass Too Hot to Work protections before another brutal summer hits. Join us at this rally to send a message to Premier Eby that workers deserve safe and fair working conditions, even as temperatures rise. As temperatures rise, workers rise too!
WHERE:
David Eby’s Office, 2909 W Broadway, Vancouver BC
WHEN: Friday May 23, 5-6 PM

Workers Rising Membership Meeting: Health & Safety as an Organizing Tool in Your Workplace
2025-08-28 16:30 - 18:30 | 312 Main Street, 312 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T2, Canada
Join WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting!!

When: Thursday, August 28th at 4:30pm
Where: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)
The entrance is on Cordova, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in!
Help build WSN at the grassroots and join us for important discussions in advancing workers rights in our communities! We’re moving away from gathering in online spaces and won’t be having our Worker Wednesdays every month. Instead, we want to connect in person where we will share updates about where the organization is at, take various workshops to collectively build our knowledge and worker power and create space for our Members, Street Teams and Committee Members to have a say about how the work of our organization moves forward!
This meeting we will be focusing on:
– sharing updates on meeting our MLA strategy planning
– sharing updates on our KYR facilitation process
– taking a workshop facilitated by one of our Members on utilizing Health & Safety as an Organizing Tool in your workplace!!
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please note that masks are mandatory. If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca. Register for the event here.

WSN's Workers Rising: September General Membership Meeting
2025-09-23 16:30 - 18:30 | 312 Main Street, 312 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T2, Canada
When: Tuesday, September 23rd at 4:30pm!!
Where: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)
The entrance is on Cordova, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in!
Help build WSN at the grassroots and join us for important discussions in advancing workers rights in our communities! We’re moving away from gathering in online spaces and won’t be having our Worker Wednesdays every month. Instead, we want to connect in person where we will share updates about where the organization is at, take various workshops to collectively build our knowledge and worker power and create space for our Members, Street Teams and Committee Members to have a say about how the work of our organization moves forward!
This meeting we will be focusing on:
1) Hearing updates from MLA meetings and KYR facilitation trainings
2) Take a workshop titled “Base Building: Organizing A Workers’ Movement!”
3) Start strategizing for our next big Training Weekend in the new year!
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please note that masks are mandatory. If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca.
Register here

(Webinar) LNG Unpacked: Affordability, Poverty Reduction, and Climate Action
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:30
Join this webinar hosted by the Worker Solidarity Network, BC Climate Emergency Campaign, and BC Society for Policy Solutions.
Event background
BC recently began exporting liquified natural gas (LNG) abroad. The province is currently caught in a frenzy of building out natural gas infrastructure, with many projects under construction or awaiting approval.
This buildout of fossil fuels has implications not only for the climate and our health, but for affordability. In this webinar you will learn about the ways LNG expansion is impacting cost of living, jobs, workers, and our gas and electricity bills.
Speakers:
– Iglika Ivanova, BC Society for Policy Solutions
– Ismail Askin, Worker Solidarity Network
– Emiko Newman, BC Climate Emergency Campaign
Register here.

October Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting!
2025-10-30 16:30 - 18:30
Join WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting!!

When: Thursday, October 30 at 4:30 PM
Where: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)
The entrance is on Cordova, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in!
Register here
Help build WSN at the grassroots and join us for important discussions in advancing workers rights in our communities! We’re moving away from gathering in online spaces and won’t be having our Worker Wednesdays every month. Instead, we want to connect in person where we will share updates about where the organization is at, take various workshops to collectively build our knowledge and worker power and create space for our Members, Street Teams and Committee Members to have a say about how the work of our organization moves forward!
This meeting we will be focusing on:
1) Hearing updates from MLA meetings and KYR facilitation trainings
2) Take a Street Teams Training Workshop!
3) Start planning our Membership Holiday Party in December!!
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please note that masks are mandatory. If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca

Workers Rising: November General Membership Meeting featuring Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre
2025-11-25 16:30 - 18:30
Join WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting!!

When: Tuesday, November 25th at 4:30pm!
Where: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)
The entrance is on Cordova, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in!
Help build WSN at the grassroots and join us for important discussions in advancing workers rights in our communities! We’re moving away from gathering in online spaces and won’t be having our Worker Wednesdays every month. Instead, we want to connect in person where we will share updates about where the organization is at, take various workshops to collectively build our knowledge and worker power and create space for our Members, Street Teams and Committee Members to have a say about how the work of our organization moves forward!
This meeting we will be focusing on:
1) Getting updates on workers issues happening in B.C
2) Taking a “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” workshop from Salal: Sexual Violence Support Centre
3) Sharing the gains we’ve accomplished this year and what to expect next year.
This will be our last official meeting of the year! Our next gathering will be our Membership Social on Friday December 12th!! Stay tuned for more details!
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please note that masks are mandatory.
If you think you’ll be arriving late, please let us know in advance or you can text Kris the day of at (613) 859-0210.
If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca
REGISTER HERE

WSN x CLiFF Virtual Labour Film Festival!
2025-11-28 12:00 - 13:30
Pre-order your free tickets here!
November is Labour Film month, and WSN is excited to host another screening for Canadian Labour International Film Festival(CLiFF)! Our event this year will be virtual, meaning that you can watch these amazing films in the comfort of your own home on November 28, 12 PM. See here for this year’s programme of this year’s international labour films!
HOW IT WORKS
Register for this event to get a link to pre-order your free tickets. You can start watching the screening at November 28, 12 PM PST, and you have until November 28, 2 PM PST to start watching. After you start watching, you have 24 hours to finish your viewing. The screening comprises of 8 short films of varying lengths and has a total runtime of about 129 minutes.

Workplace Sexual Harassment: Know Your Rights!
2026-01-16 16:30 - 18:00
REGISTER HERE
Sexual harassment continues to plague workplaces, with around half of Canadian women reporting they’ve experienced it. What does sexual harassment really look like on the job, and what can you do if you encounter it? Learn to recognize what constitutes workplace sexual harassment and understand both your rights as a worker and your employer’s legal obligations. This workshop will also provide guidance on how you can access free legal advice. This workshop is aimed at empowering you by helping you understand your rights, access support services, and create safer workplaces for everyone.
Presented by SHARP Workplaces.
Presenters:
Tina Daschuk is a staff lawyer at SHARP Workplaces Legal Advice Clinic. Tina completed a BA at UBC and her JD at University of Manitoba. She was admitted to the BC bar in 2024 after articling with Everyone Legal Clinic. She volunteers with Amici Curiae Friends of the Court and as a writer for a handbook for use in Canadian schools with the Lawyers Against Transphobia. Tina worked on women’s land rights in South Africa through the CBA’s Young Lawyers International Program, and as a law student worked in clinics for APB, LSLAP and at UoM. Tina is a member of the CBA Women’s Lawyers’ Forum Education Committee.
Iru Oyakhirome is the Public legal Education and Information (PLEI) Coordinator at the SHARP Workplaces Legal Advice Clinic. Iru holds a PhD in Human Rights Law from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, where her research focused on social activism and police accountability. Iru previously worked as a law lecturer in Nigeria and is passionate about education, human rights, and of course good food!
Event info:
This is a virtual event, taking place on Zoom on January 16th at 4:30 PM PST. Once you register for the event, you will receive a Zoom link to join.

January General Membership Meeting: First Aid Training for Organizing
2026-01-20 16:30 - 18:30
REGISTER HERE
Join WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting!

When: Tuesday, January 20th at 4:30pm!
Where: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)
The entrance is on Cordova, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in!
Help build WSN at the grassroots and join us for important discussions in advancing workers rights in our communities! We’re moving away from gathering in online spaces and won’t be having our Worker Wednesdays every month. Instead, we want to connect in person where we will share updates about where the organization is at, take various workshops to collectively build our knowledge and worker power and create space for our Members, Street Teams and Committee Members to have a say about how the work of our organization moves forward!
This meeting we will be focusing on:
1) Getting updates on workers issues happening in B.C
2) Taking a “First Aid Training” workshop facilitated by certified Member of WSN!
3) Planning our year ahead!
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please note that masks are mandatory. If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca

February General Membership Meeting
2026-01-27 08:00 - 17:00
REGISTER HERE
Join WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting!!

When: Tuesday, Feb. 17th at 4:30pm
Where: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)
The entrance is on Cordova, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in!
Help build WSN at the grassroots and join us for important discussions in advancing workers rights in our communities! We’re moving away from gathering in online spaces and won’t be having our Worker Wednesdays every month. Instead, we want to connect in person where we will share updates about where the organization is at, take various workshops to collectively build our knowledge and worker power and create space for our Members, Street Teams and Committee Members to have a say about how the work of our organization moves forward!
At this meeting, we will be focusing on:
1) Hearing updates on building a workers centre
2) Hearing updates on our committees
3) Working on preparing for conference in spring
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please note that masks are mandatory.
If you think you’ll be arriving late, please let us know in advance or you can text Kris the day of at (613) 859-0210.
If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca

WSN x UBC Social Justice Centre present: Movie Night!
2026-02-03 17:45 - 19:30 | Norm Theatre, UBC Life Building, 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Join WSN and the UBC Social Justice Centre for a movie night at UBC! We’ll be screening Dolores (2017), a powerful documentary about Dolores Huerta, a legendary labour organizer, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, and a lifelong advocate for workers’ rights, women’s rights, gay liberation, and racial justice.
The screening will be paired with a short video from the 2025 BC Migrant Summit, highlighting the ongoing work supporting migrant workers and labour justice in our communities. The evening will conclude with time for questions and discussion, as well as an opportunity to connect with fellow students and community members interested in workplace justice and collective action.
Whether you’re new to labour issues or already involved, this is a low pressure way to learn, reflect, and get involved!
Date: February 3rd
Time: Doors open at 5:45 PM, screening starts at 6:15 PM
Location: The Norm Theatre, inside the UBC Life Building (opposite the Starbucks), 6138 Student Union Blvd, V6T 1Z1
Get your free tickets here!

February Membership Meeting: Candygram Edition!
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:30
Join WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting

When: Tuesday, Feb. 17th at 4:30pm
Where: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)
The entrance is on Cordova, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in!
Help build WSN at the grassroots and join us for important discussions in advancing workers rights in our communities! We’re moving away from gathering in online spaces and won’t be having our Worker Wednesdays every month. Instead, we want to connect in person where we will share updates about where the organization is at, take various workshops to collectively build our knowledge and worker power and create space for our Members, Street Teams and Committee Members to have a say about how the work of our organization moves forward!
At this meeting, we will be focusing on:
1) Hearing updates on building a workers centre
2) Hearing updates on our committees
3) Working on preparing for conference in spring
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca
REGISTER HERE

Cards with Comrades: Victoria Membership Social!
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00
Calling Victoria workers! Cards with comrades, the working-class social event of the season is coming up Tuesday, March 24 at 7 PM! Come chat with WSN board members and workers of all sorts over milkshakes (dairy or non-dairy, boozy or not!) and games at this casual WSN social.
Where: Board Game Cafe (720 Yates St.)
When: March 24th from 7-9 PM
RSVP here so we know to save you a seat!

Solidarity Screening: Exploring Labour Rights in Cinema
2026-03-31 17:00 - 19:00
The Migrant Farmworkers Awareness Week presents SCREENING SOLIDARITY: Exploring Labour Rights in Cinema!
In collaboration with @bicilibre.ubc @sulong.ubc @safei.ubc we will be showing the films:
The Canadian Dream – Ilse Moreno
Sa Ngalan ng Tubo – Onin Tagaro
The 2026 Migrant Summit Film
WHEN: Tuesday March 31, 5 – 7 PM
WHERE: Room 150, 1933 West Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 (UBC)
🍕FREE PIZZA! RSVP here!
