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Here & Now: Burnaby's laboured past

Ever wonder what Burnaby’s workers ever did for the labour movement? The answer may lie in a new book by former labour reporter Rod Mickleburgh , which focuses on the history of labour throughout the province.
Janaya Fuller-Evans
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Supporters mill outside the BC Supreme Court in downtown Vancouver as trade union leaders Paddy Neale, Art O’Keeffe and Jeff Power are sentenced to jail for disobeying a court injunction, an increasingly common occurrence in the 1960s.UBC Rare Books and Special Collections, BC1532-7-2
Ever wonder what Burnaby’s workers ever did for the labour movement?
The answer may lie in a new book by former labour reporter Rod Mickleburgh, which focuses on the history of labour throughout the province.
On the Line: A History of the British Columbia Labour Movement features events from Burnaby’s labour history, including the Lenkurt Electric Strike of ’66.
There will be a book launch for On the Line on May 1 (International Workers’ Day) from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Metrotown Crystal Ballroom. Premier John Horgan will be a special guest at the event, and the Unladylike Artist Collective will be performing. 
RSVP to rsvp@labourheritagecentre.ca or call 604-419-0400.
 
Clean up the neighbourhood
Community members looking to lend a hand in the Edmonds area are invited to take part in the annual spring cleanup in the area.
Edmonds People In Community, or EPIC, are providing the equipment for the event on Saturday, May 5, according to a press release from the organization.
The annual fall and spring cleanups have been held in the community for about 15 years.
Registration take place at 9:45 a.m. and the cleanup runs from 10 a.m. to noon. There is a barbecue at noon for those helping out. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call Lindy McQueen at 604-816-6876.