At this october's election,
union members can make the difference.
More housing, better healthcare, lower costs. Here's how UFCW 1518's 28,000 members can stand up for the things that matter.
Until polls open across BC
Get Election Ready
Beginning with early voting on October 10, BC will go to the polls for an election that will decide the province’s future for the next four years. UFCW’s 28,000 members are in a strong position to make the difference in many ridings. Make sure you’re prepared – use these resources to get yourself election-ready.
Register to Vote
Make sure you're eligible to cast a ballot between October 10 and October 19. To register, you must be a Canadian citizen, aged 18 or older, and resident in BC for the last six months.
Where to Vote
In BC, you can vote at any official polling place, even if it's not the one nearest to you. You should receive a Where To Vote card in the mail - but you can also check Elections BC's list of polling places here.
Take Action
The issues on the ballot this October have a big impact on workers as well as everyone else across BC. Use our resources to tell your friends you're standing up for workers rights when you go to the polls.
Find your Riding
Use this tool to find which riding you will be voting in. You can check the voting places for your riding on the Elections BC website. If you will be away and need to register to vote by mail, you can apply here.
What We're Campaigning For
Since 2017, the NDP government in BC has brought important gains for workers rights in our province – from increases in the Minimum Wage to providing five days of paid sick leave and making it easier for workers to form unions at work. The election is a straight fight between the BC NDP and the BC Conservatives – who represent a risk to that progress.
More than one million union members in BC can make the difference in this election. Below are some of the key issues we’re urging members to consider when you cast your vote.
| Our Priorities |
|---|
| Bold action to cut housing costs, by building thousands of new homes and protecting tenants. |
| A continued rise in the Minimum Wage, which has risen from $10.85 to $17.40 in seven years. |
| Investing in good quality public healthcare by hiring more health care workers and professionals. |
BC Needs to Keep Going Forward, Not Backward
This October’s election will be a straight fight between David Eby’s BC NDP, and John Rustad’s Conservative Party.
When Rustad served as a minister under Christy Clark, his government closed public schools, brought in tolls on major bridges, and imposed soaring costs for basic services like healthcare, ICBC coverage, and BC Hydro.
After being kicked out of BC United for denying climate change, his new party is proposing extreme cuts to public healthcare and running candidates who’ve called Pride marchers “degenerates”.
Workers in BC want answers to the real problems facing them every day. They need more housing, better healthcare, and lower costs, not cuts to public services.
Pledge your vote
If you’re ready to use your vote to secure a government that fights for the rights of workers in BC, add your name below. We will send you key election updates and opportunities to get more involved. By voting for a party that supports workers, we can help improve life for everyone in this province.
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Take action in your community
Take part in these upcoming events – they’re a great way to help make a difference in your riding and make sure workers have a strong voice in the next government.
BCFed Text Bank
September 24th • 5:30-7:30PM
Join members of different unions at the BC Fed HQ or online to text voters about how they can make a difference at this election.
BCFed Workers Vote Canvassing
September-October
Join union members to get out the vote in ridings across BC ahead of Early Voting opening on October 10th.
BCFed Text Bank
October 15th • 5:30-7:30PM
Join members of different unions at the BC Fed HQ or online to help get out the vote and text voters about how they can make a difference at this election.
Take action in your workplace
Download and share these resources to help people in your workplace understand the issues at stake in this election – and how they can make a difference.
Shareable graphics
Flyers and posters to print at home
Remind your friends to register to vote
Member Resources
Education
Member Resource Centre
Member Recognition Program
Members’ Emergency Fund
File a Grievance
Connect with us
Our office is located on traditional Indigenous
territory belonging to the Qayqayt First Nation
350 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6
reception@UFCW1518.com
Toll-Free: 1.800.661.3708 • 604.526.1518
Fax: 604.540.1520
Get in touch
Have a workplace-specific question or concern, or need to make a general enquiry? Contact us using the form below, the details on our Contact page, or email reception@ufcw1518.com.