Solidarity: The Largest Political Protest in British Columbia's History Solidarity: The Largest Political Protest in British Columbia’s History BC Labour Heritage Centre
After three hours, and people around the province watching, Premier Bill Bennett and Jack Munro representing Operation Solidarity emerged to announce the ‘Kelowna Accord’.
Musical and dramatic performances were part of the electric atmosphere at Empire Stadium in Vancouver on August 10, 1983.
Regional Solidarity Coalitions were set up in nearly every part of the province. Shown is Allen Blakey, a former President of the BC Teachers’ Federation. In 1983 he […]
Union members ensured bosses were kept away during their occupation of the Tranquille institution. It was the first action under the auspices of Operation Solidarity in July 1983.
B.C. Federation of Labour news conference on July 15, 1983 to announce plan to launch Operation Solidarity in response to the provincial government’s legislation. Seated: Jack Munro, Art […]
