CUPE 2950

Labour Day – September 1st

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Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•11:00 AM

End: Monday, September 01, 2025•02:30 PM

Edmonds Park• 7433 Humphries Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B1 CA

Host Contact Info: metrovancouverlabourday@gmail.com

We’re excited to co-host the Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration this year, with our neighbours at New Westminster & District Labour Council! Join us in Edmonds Park on Monday, September 1st between 11:00am and 2:30pm for a free, fun, family friendly celebration. There will be exciting speakers (starting at 11:00am), bouncy castles, games and entertainment for kids, live music by LJ Mounteney, free food and treats, union and community organization booths, and more!

Let’s celebrate Labour Day together!

Right across the country, workers are getting together for Labour Day festivities. From rallies, to parades, to BBQs and other celebrations, bring your friends and family and join a Labour Day event near you.

Find an event on the Canadian Labour Congress’s handy map.

CUPE BC

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CUPE BC at Recovery Day | Sep 7
CUPE BC will be tabling at this year’s Recovery Day, a free festival in New Westminster celebrating mental health and addiction recovery. Attractions include 3 live music stages, a kids’ zone, food trucks, artisans and health information booths. If you are able to support, please contact Carissa at caritaylor@cupe.ca. Details below:

Recovery Day – BC
*VOLUNTEER CALL*

Sunday, September 7

New Westminster at 6^th St between 5^th and 6^th Ave

Event runs from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Volunteers needed between 10:30am – 5:30pm

Mark’s | 25% Discount Voucher | Sep 7-13

A 25% off voucher is available to download here for CUPE BC members, valid from Sep 7^th to 13^th and also useable for repeat purchases without limits. The discount is for in-person purchases at Mark’s locations across Canada.

Stronger BC Future Skills Grant Funding Available for YOU

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Extended Learning’s Centre for Equitable Systems Design offers a range of grant eligible program options – from equity, diversity, and inclusion to anti-racism, equitable systems design and intercultural communication. These robust educational programs are designed to provide tangible strategies and practices to those who are looking to lead meaningful change, address systemic inequities and foster equitable environments in their communities and workplaces. If anyone is interested in these topic areas and simply looking for funding, this might be a wonderful opportunity and it will have an amazing impact on our communities.

The StrongerBC Future Skills Grant provides eligible BC residents with up to $3,500 in free funding!

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3J4WPpT

CUPE 2950
6253 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1
Phone: 604-822-1494
Email: office@cupe2950.ca

Accessibility: There is a ramp on the west side of the building and an elevator that goes down to the basement. Visit maps.ubc.ca for information on how to access the building. You can find out more about using this resource at: Helping you find your way around campus | UBC Campus & Community Planning