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Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian is "keeping the door open" on leadership prospects for the New Democratic Party in the wake of Jack Layton's death.

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Labour Day this year heralds the beginning of the B.C. Federation of Labour's second century. As we greet the dawn of our second century, the B.C. Fed today represents more than 450,000 members across British Columbia.

One woman is dead and another woman has been arrested and taken to hospital after a domestic incident in the Metrotown area early Thursday morning. According to Sgt.

BCGEU president Over the past year, unions and union members around the world have faced unprecedented challenges from right-wing governments and employers who are looking for someone to blame for the most recent economic crisis.

"When you're the producer, you don't have to be funny anymore because you own the show," says Ardell Brophy Fitzpatrick, founder and producer of the Laff Riot Girls comedy troupe.

Every year at this time, union leaders like me are asked to share our thoughts on the significance of Labour Day and the contributions of working people to the communities where we live and work.

The revolution will not be televised, but it could be planned on Facebook. Unions are becoming more aware that involving young members in the labour movement means speaking to them on their own level, and that includes using social media.

Why do unions matter? The Canadian Labour Congress points out that the Canadian trade union movement is all about improving the everyday lives of working people.