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SUMMARY:Workplace Sexual Harassment: Know Your Rights!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nSexual 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. \nPresented by SHARP Workplaces. \nPresenters:\nTina 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. \nIru 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! \nEvent info:\nThis 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.
URL:https://workersolidarity.ca/events/sharp-workplaces/
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SUMMARY:January General Membership Meeting: First Aid Training for Organizing
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nJoin WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting!\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, January 20th at 4:30pm!\nWhere: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)\nThe entrance is on Cordova\, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in! \nHelp 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! \nThis meeting we will be focusing on:\n1) Getting updates on workers issues happening in B.C\n2) Taking a “First Aid Training” workshop facilitated by certified Member of WSN!\n3) Planning our year ahead! \nSnacks and beverages will be provided. Please note that masks are mandatory. If you have any questions or accessibility needs\, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca
URL:https://workersolidarity.ca/events/january-general-membership-meeting-first-aid-training-for-organizing/
CATEGORIES:Get Involved,Workshops
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SUMMARY:February General Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nJoin WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting!!\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, Feb. 17th at 4:30pm\nWhere: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)\nThe entrance is on Cordova\, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in! \nHelp 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! \nAt this meeting\, we will be focusing on:\n1) Hearing updates on building a workers centre\n2) Hearing updates on our committees\n3) Working on preparing for conference in spring \nSnacks and beverages will be provided. Please note that masks are mandatory. \nIf 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. \nIf you have any questions or accessibility needs\, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca
URL:https://workersolidarity.ca/events/feb-17/
CATEGORIES:Get Involved,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T193000
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SUMMARY:WSN x UBC Social Justice Centre present: Movie Night!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nWhether you’re new to labour issues or already involved\, this is a low pressure way to learn\, reflect\, and get involved! \nDate: February 3rd \nTime: Doors open at 5:45 PM\, screening starts at 6:15 PM \nLocation: The Norm Theatre\, inside the UBC Life Building (opposite the Starbucks)\, 6138 Student Union Blvd\, V6T 1Z1 \nGet your free tickets here!
URL:https://workersolidarity.ca/events/sjc-movie/
LOCATION:Norm Theatre\, UBC Life Building\, 6138 Student Union Boulevard\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Get Involved
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SUMMARY:February Membership Meeting: Candygram Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Join WSN’s Workers Rising: General Membership Meeting\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, Feb. 17th at 4:30pm\nWhere: WSN’s Vancouver office (312 Main Street)\nThe entrance is on Cordova\, beside the bus stop. You can use the buzzer to be let in! \nHelp 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! \nAt this meeting\, we will be focusing on:\n1) Hearing updates on building a workers centre\n2) Hearing updates on our committees\n3) Working on preparing for conference in spring \nSnacks and beverages will be provided. \nIf you have any questions or accessibility needs\, please email kris@workersolidarity.ca \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://workersolidarity.ca/events/feb-2026-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Get Involved
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T190000
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SUMMARY:Cards with Comrades: Victoria Membership Social!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhere: Board Game Cafe (720 Yates St.)\nWhen: March 24th from 7-9 PM \nRSVP here so we know to save you a seat!
URL:https://workersolidarity.ca/events/cards-with-comrades-victoria-membership-social/
CATEGORIES:Get Involved
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T170000
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Screening: Exploring Labour Rights in Cinema
DESCRIPTION:The Migrant Farmworkers Awareness Week presents SCREENING SOLIDARITY: Exploring Labour Rights in Cinema! \nIn collaboration with @bicilibre.ubc @sulong.ubc @safei.ubc we will be showing the films: \nThe Canadian Dream – Ilse Moreno\nSa Ngalan ng Tubo – Onin Tagaro\nThe 2026 Migrant Summit Film \nWHEN: Tuesday March 31\, 5 – 7 PM\nWHERE: Room 150\, 1933 West Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 (UBC)\n🍕FREE PIZZA! RSVP here!
URL:https://workersolidarity.ca/events/solidarity-screening-exploring-labour-rights-in-cinema/
CATEGORIES:Get Involved
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