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Our August newsletter is out, don’t miss it. This month we remember British Columbia’s worst aviation disaster, the 1951 Mount Benson plane crash that claimed the lives of 23 workers. We illustrate this story with photos you may not have seen before. Learn about the new heritage plaque honouring the victims, and why this moment in labour history still matters [...]

Vancouver may not be widely known for its garment industry, but for most of the 20th century, clothing factories (staffed largely by women) were an important part of the city’s industrial landscape. In this upcoming presentation, we trace a century of garment manufacturing in Vancouver, from the rise of factory work to its push underground. We will talk about some [...]

We are excited to share our new online home with you. Our redesigned website brings our work to life; with an updated layout, clearer navigation, and new features, it’s easier than ever to explore the archives and find connections between the people and events that have shaped BCs labour history. All of the resources and project you are familiar with [...]