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The VDLC discussed parliamentary petition E-1999, launched by New Democratic Party MP Pierre Luc-Dusseault, at our regular meeting on February 19th.

The VDLC has learned of the illegal arrest and imprisonment of Marklen Maojo Maga on February 22, 2019. Maga, who is 39 years old, is a volunteer staff for the national labour center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) who has been tasked to organize workers in Valenzuela and Central Luzon. He was also a member of the League of Filipino Students (LFS) and a founding member of youth group Anakbayan.

The Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC) has joined the call for a public inquiry into organized crime, fentanyl, and money laundering in British Columbia.

At our February 19 meeting elections were held for Executive Board position. Our Executive Board members can be viewed here. President Stephen von Sychowski was acclaimed to a second term. The following is a message from him about his first year in office, and what lays ahead in 2019. 

The Vancouver and District Labour Council is proud to support Period Promise. 

Registration for Spring Session is open.  VDLC Online registration