Sussanne Skidmore
@susibcfed.bsky.social
BCFED President, Feminist, Union Activist, kidney donor, Soccer Goalie, New Democrat 🧡
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BIG NEWS: The BC government is DOUBLING its trades-training investment over the next three years! As @susibcfed.bsky.social said, "It’s exactly what we need right now. This is how you build a strong, resilient economy: by investing in the workers who make it run."
bcfed.ca/news/release... #BCLab
bcfed.ca/news/release... #BCLab
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
BIG NEWS: The BC government is DOUBLING its trades-training investment over the next three years! As @susibcfed.bsky.social said, "It’s exactly what we need right now. This is how you build a strong, resilient economy: by investing in the workers who make it run."
bcfed.ca/news/release... #BCLab
bcfed.ca/news/release... #BCLab
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@susibcfed.bsky.social testified at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities this morning about BC Ferries' decision to build its next 4 major ferries in China. Her message: "Buy BC" should mean projects that should be built here instead. #BCLab 🧵
September 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
@susibcfed.bsky.social testified at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities this morning about BC Ferries' decision to build its next 4 major ferries in China. Her message: "Buy BC" should mean projects that should be built here instead. #BCLab 🧵
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What a turnout in support of @bcgeu.bsky.social and @pea.org workers! @susibcfed.bsky.social and Hermender joined leaders from a wide range of unions along with members and supporters at this solidarity news conference. (1/2)
#BCLab #solidarity #UnionStrong
#BCLab #solidarity #UnionStrong
September 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
What a turnout in support of @bcgeu.bsky.social and @pea.org workers! @susibcfed.bsky.social and Hermender joined leaders from a wide range of unions along with members and supporters at this solidarity news conference. (1/2)
#BCLab #solidarity #UnionStrong
#BCLab #solidarity #UnionStrong
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This is going to be an amazing, inspiring afternoon. Join @susibcfed.bsky.social at 3 pm on Oct. 5 on SFU's Surrey Campus as we look at the extraordinary protests that united farmers and unions — and forced the Modi government in India to back down.
Join us on October 5th at SFU Surrey Campus for a free film screening of "Farming the Revolution," which is followed by a Q&A with director Nishtha Jain! Sussanne Skidmore, President of the @bcfed.bsky.social will make the concluding remarks after the Q&A session.
Learn more: ow.ly/Un8z50WZO03
Learn more: ow.ly/Un8z50WZO03
September 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This is going to be an amazing, inspiring afternoon. Join @susibcfed.bsky.social at 3 pm on Oct. 5 on SFU's Surrey Campus as we look at the extraordinary protests that united farmers and unions — and forced the Modi government in India to back down.
Workers are the engine of our economy. Without us, nothing gets done: no services delivered, no products made, no resources processed.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Opinion: Buying B.C. starts with investing in workers
Labour market outlook projects a need for 668,700 workers over the next decade with at least some post-secondary or apprenticeship training
vancouversun.com
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Workers are the engine of our economy. Without us, nothing gets done: no services delivered, no products made, no resources processed.
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Spending the day today with Union Leaders, Legislators and Climate Justice folks who are joining us in BC this week from NY.
@nysaflcio.bsky.social
@bcfed.bsky.social
@nysaflcio.bsky.social
@bcfed.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Spending the day today with Union Leaders, Legislators and Climate Justice folks who are joining us in BC this week from NY.
@nysaflcio.bsky.social
@bcfed.bsky.social
@nysaflcio.bsky.social
@bcfed.bsky.social
BC Federation of Labour president Sussanne Skidmore said she’s proud of the CUPE flight attendants for doubling down on strike action.
“The courage and resolve that they had to win this battle was pretty amazing,” she said.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
“The courage and resolve that they had to win this battle was pretty amazing,” she said.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
As Air Canada Strike Ends, Ottawa Accused of Anti-Union Bias | The Tyee
Labour groups are angry over frequent use of power to end walkouts.
thetyee.ca
August 21, 2025 at 3:46 AM
BC Federation of Labour president Sussanne Skidmore said she’s proud of the CUPE flight attendants for doubling down on strike action.
“The courage and resolve that they had to win this battle was pretty amazing,” she said.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
“The courage and resolve that they had to win this battle was pretty amazing,” she said.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
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@susibcfed.bsky.social was at YVR bright and early to deliver the message: BC's unions are 100% behind @cupescfp.bsky.social Air Canada flight attendants!
And our message to Ottawa: Respect their Charter rights and LET THEM BARGAIN! #BCLab #CanLab
And our message to Ottawa: Respect their Charter rights and LET THEM BARGAIN! #BCLab #CanLab
August 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
@susibcfed.bsky.social was at YVR bright and early to deliver the message: BC's unions are 100% behind @cupescfp.bsky.social Air Canada flight attendants!
And our message to Ottawa: Respect their Charter rights and LET THEM BARGAIN! #BCLab #CanLab
And our message to Ottawa: Respect their Charter rights and LET THEM BARGAIN! #BCLab #CanLab
Today we rallied with CUPE workers to demand fairness for Air Canada flight attendants. ✈️ Workers deserve a collective agreement — not Section 107 interference.
This is a working-class fight against corporate greed.
✊ One day longer, one day stronger. #canlab
This is a working-class fight against corporate greed.
✊ One day longer, one day stronger. #canlab
August 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Today we rallied with CUPE workers to demand fairness for Air Canada flight attendants. ✈️ Workers deserve a collective agreement — not Section 107 interference.
This is a working-class fight against corporate greed.
✊ One day longer, one day stronger. #canlab
This is a working-class fight against corporate greed.
✊ One day longer, one day stronger. #canlab
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Reminder that the strike is about a women-dominated workforce doing unpaid labour while executives get huge bonuses. Carney's Liberals are exactly who we warned they were.
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
BREAKING: Jobs minister orders Air Canada flight attendants back to work
Air Canada flight attendants have officially begun their strike after failing to reach a deal with the airline, the Canadian Union of Public Employees announced Saturday morning.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Reminder that the strike is about a women-dominated workforce doing unpaid labour while executives get huge bonuses. Carney's Liberals are exactly who we warned they were.
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
It is a worker’s right to fair collective bargaining! We know the best deals are made at the table! Workers use this tool as a last resort when the employer won’t engage in the process!
August 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It is a worker’s right to fair collective bargaining! We know the best deals are made at the table! Workers use this tool as a last resort when the employer won’t engage in the process!
Amazing energy tonight supporting @cupenat AC Component at YVR!!!
Proud to support with @bcfed officers tonight✊
Picket lines go up at 6am in YVR if you are anywhere near the airport stop in show some #solidarity to this amazing crew of workers !
#unpaidworkwontfly
#canlab
Proud to support with @bcfed officers tonight✊
Picket lines go up at 6am in YVR if you are anywhere near the airport stop in show some #solidarity to this amazing crew of workers !
#unpaidworkwontfly
#canlab
August 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Amazing energy tonight supporting @cupenat AC Component at YVR!!!
Proud to support with @bcfed officers tonight✊
Picket lines go up at 6am in YVR if you are anywhere near the airport stop in show some #solidarity to this amazing crew of workers !
#unpaidworkwontfly
#canlab
Proud to support with @bcfed officers tonight✊
Picket lines go up at 6am in YVR if you are anywhere near the airport stop in show some #solidarity to this amazing crew of workers !
#unpaidworkwontfly
#canlab
Today’s ad in The Globe & Mail
E.M., you are not alone.
We stand with you — and with all survivors of gender-based violence. 💜
See the ad. Share it. Hang it in your community. Post with #CourageCampaign #WeSupportEM
Add your name here: actionnetwork.org/forms/em-we-...
E.M., you are not alone.
We stand with you — and with all survivors of gender-based violence. 💜
See the ad. Share it. Hang it in your community. Post with #CourageCampaign #WeSupportEM
Add your name here: actionnetwork.org/forms/em-we-...
August 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today’s ad in The Globe & Mail
E.M., you are not alone.
We stand with you — and with all survivors of gender-based violence. 💜
See the ad. Share it. Hang it in your community. Post with #CourageCampaign #WeSupportEM
Add your name here: actionnetwork.org/forms/em-we-...
E.M., you are not alone.
We stand with you — and with all survivors of gender-based violence. 💜
See the ad. Share it. Hang it in your community. Post with #CourageCampaign #WeSupportEM
Add your name here: actionnetwork.org/forms/em-we-...
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When we build in BC, we build BC jobs, BC communities, BC's economy and BC's future. #BCLab
“The government is facing an important choice – invest in B.C. workers and strengthen our provincial economy, while growing our homegrown shipbuilding sector. bcbuildingtrades.org/ferries/?fbc...
We CAN Build Ferries in BC | BC Building Trades
We are the 5,000 workers who build, operate and maintain ferries in BC–and we oppose BC Ferries building the next four new major vessels in China.
bcbuildingtrades.org
August 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
When we build in BC, we build BC jobs, BC communities, BC's economy and BC's future. #BCLab
“The government is facing an important choice – invest in B.C. workers and strengthen our provincial economy, while growing our homegrown shipbuilding sector. bcbuildingtrades.org/ferries/?fbc...
We CAN Build Ferries in BC | BC Building Trades
We are the 5,000 workers who build, operate and maintain ferries in BC–and we oppose BC Ferries building the next four new major vessels in China.
bcbuildingtrades.org
August 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
“The government is facing an important choice – invest in B.C. workers and strengthen our provincial economy, while growing our homegrown shipbuilding sector. bcbuildingtrades.org/ferries/?fbc...
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A really solid piece from @isaacphannay.bsky.social in @thetyee.ca today! As @susibcfed.bsky.social warns, "The govt needs to act on this quickly to make sure that we’re protecting workers and jobs. It really won’t take long before this impacts every level of our economy." thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
July 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A really solid piece from @isaacphannay.bsky.social in @thetyee.ca today! As @susibcfed.bsky.social warns, "The govt needs to act on this quickly to make sure that we’re protecting workers and jobs. It really won’t take long before this impacts every level of our economy." thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
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Thank you to everyone who made this year's Summer Institute for Union Women possible. Safe travels home. And in these difficult and dangerous times, solidarity, love and hope to all.
June 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Thank you to everyone who made this year's Summer Institute for Union Women possible. Safe travels home. And in these difficult and dangerous times, solidarity, love and hope to all.
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"This week reminds us not just to settle for what other people tell us we can get. But to organize for what we actually WANT. This week reminds us that we aren’t just stronger together — we’re unstoppable." — @susibcfed.bsky.social
#BCLab #SIUW2025
#BCLab #SIUW2025
June 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
"This week reminds us not just to settle for what other people tell us we can get. But to organize for what we actually WANT. This week reminds us that we aren’t just stronger together — we’re unstoppable." — @susibcfed.bsky.social
#BCLab #SIUW2025
#BCLab #SIUW2025
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With just 3 years to go in the BC government's $10-a-day child care plan, we need to be making a lot more progress. @susibcfed.bsky.social was proud to join the Coalition of Child Care Advocates to relaunch the #10aDay campaign this morning. www.10aday.ca/new_tools?sp... #BCLab #childcare
June 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
With just 3 years to go in the BC government's $10-a-day child care plan, we need to be making a lot more progress. @susibcfed.bsky.social was proud to join the Coalition of Child Care Advocates to relaunch the #10aDay campaign this morning. www.10aday.ca/new_tools?sp... #BCLab #childcare
Unions Hope a Federal 'Scab' Worker Ban Will Bring Wins via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/06...
Unions Hope a Federal ‘Scab’ Worker Ban Will Bring Wins | The Tyee
Alberta’s union head calls on Danielle Smith to create similar protections for the province’s workers.
thetyee.ca
June 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Unions Hope a Federal 'Scab' Worker Ban Will Bring Wins via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/06...
Today we gathered with union friends and family to send a strong message of solidarity to CUPW✊
I want you to know that we are 100% behind you.
Whether it’s at the bargaining table, on the picket line, or
pushing for the kind of postal service Canadians deserve.
✊
I want you to know that we are 100% behind you.
Whether it’s at the bargaining table, on the picket line, or
pushing for the kind of postal service Canadians deserve.
✊
May 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Today we gathered with union friends and family to send a strong message of solidarity to CUPW✊
I want you to know that we are 100% behind you.
Whether it’s at the bargaining table, on the picket line, or
pushing for the kind of postal service Canadians deserve.
✊
I want you to know that we are 100% behind you.
Whether it’s at the bargaining table, on the picket line, or
pushing for the kind of postal service Canadians deserve.
✊
🏳️🌈As the first out queer president of the BC Federation of Labour, I am filled with both pride and responsibility this June. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and beauty of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities—but it is also a time to reflect on the work that remains.
May 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🏳️🌈As the first out queer president of the BC Federation of Labour, I am filled with both pride and responsibility this June. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and beauty of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities—but it is also a time to reflect on the work that remains.
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Global demand for critical minerals and metals is increasing.
In partnership with First Nations we will rise to seize this opportunity - protecting our land and water at the same time.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32395
In partnership with First Nations we will rise to seize this opportunity - protecting our land and water at the same time.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32395
May 27, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Global demand for critical minerals and metals is increasing.
In partnership with First Nations we will rise to seize this opportunity - protecting our land and water at the same time.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32395
In partnership with First Nations we will rise to seize this opportunity - protecting our land and water at the same time.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32395
Today, we joined Randene Neill, Jagrup Brar and David Eby where the premier presented a vision for guiding British Columbia through difficult economic circumstances. As we face these challenging times, we must prioritize workers, as they are the backbone of our economy
May 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Today, we joined Randene Neill, Jagrup Brar and David Eby where the premier presented a vision for guiding British Columbia through difficult economic circumstances. As we face these challenging times, we must prioritize workers, as they are the backbone of our economy