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boycotts

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B.C. Unions Take a Stand Against Apartheid in South Africa

by Patricia Wejr, Rod Mickleburgh and Donna Sacuta   The fight against apartheid in South Africa was long, arduous and often violent, costing many lives. Starting in 1976, until the first free election in 1994, B.C. union members worked tirelessly in support of those fighting to end South Africa’s heinous Read more…

By BC Labour Heritage Centre, 3 months ago
Anti-racism

Grape Boycott

BC labour led a four-year boycott of non-union American grapes The BC labour movement played a crucial role in the international boycott of non-union California grapes between 1966 and 1970. The United Farm Workers’ (UFW) strike began in 1965 near Delano, California but soon spread. The strike became a struggle Read more…

By BC Labour Heritage Centre, 4 monthsJanuary 29, 2025 ago
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