UFCW 1518 members,
can make the difference.

Here’s how UFCW 1518’s 28,000+ members can make their voice heard during our upcoming municipal and provincial elections

The Choice Ahead

Who we elect to lead our provincial government on October 24th will make a very big difference for working people in British Columbia.

The decisions made by the provincial government will have a significant impact on workers, families, and communities across B.C. From wages and working conditions to public services and affordability, these decisions shape our everyday lives. Learn how your actions can help make a difference and build a stronger future for all workers.

BC Conservatives: New Name, Same Anti-Worker Record

The BC Conservatives have roots in the same political movement that governed B.C. as the BC Liberals for 16 years. A new name doesn’t erase the past policies and decisions that hurt working people.

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Workers’ compensation cuts

Changes under the former government cut benefits and narrowed eligibility for injured workers.

Wages and affordability fell

Under the former BC Liberal government, B.C.’s minimum wage fell behind other provinces. Breaking strikes: The former B.C. Liberal government used back-to-work legislation and controversial labour laws to end and restrict strikes in the health care sector.

Breaking strikes

The former B.C. Liberal government used back-to-work legislation and controversial labour laws to end and restrict strikes in the health care sector.

Workplace protection cuts

The former BC Liberal government dismantled trades certification requirements, weakening safeguards designed to ensure workers have the skills and training to work safely

Public services slashed

The former government pursued cuts and privatization that affected public services and the workers who deliver them.

New name. Familiar record. What’s at stake is the future of workers’ rights, fair wages, safe workplaces and strong public services in B.C.

BC NDP: Progress for Workers​​

Since forming government in 2017, the BC NDP has introduced changes positively affecting workers’ wages, union rights and workplace protections. Here’s a look at some of that progress, along with its plans to tackle the rising cost of living.

Higher minimum wage

Raised B.C.’s minimum wage from $11.35 in 2017 to $18.25 an hour in 2026.

Easier access to unions

Reintroduced single-step union certification, allowing a union to be certified when at least 55% of employees sign union cards.

Paid sick days

Introduced five paid sick days annually for eligible workers, so they don’t have to choose between their health and their paycheque.

Fighting precarity in community health

Returned thousands of home care workers employed by private operators back to the health authorities, a that move eliminated precarious work and strengthened recruitment.

Stronger worker protections

Introduced new protections for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers, including minimum earnings standards and expense compensation.

Action on grocery prices

Proposed capping retail profit margins on everyday essentials like milk, eggs, cheese, butter and poultry.

More grocery competition

Plans to address anti-competitive practices that prevent independent grocers from opening, require clearer unit pricing and prohibit predatory surveillance pricing.