Solidarity: The Largest Political Protest in British Columbia's History Solidarity: The Largest Political Protest in British Columbia’s History BC Labour Heritage Centre
On October 1, 1983 a “Tenants Tent-In” was held in Vancouver’s Vanier Park to protest cuts to legislation protecting tenants and the end of the Rentalsman’s office.
Petitions, rallies and picnics were some of the activities organized during the summer of 1983 by the Solidarity Coalition. While festive, there were many serious matters being addressed […]
As wave after wave of people filled Empire Stadium the atmosphere was one of community, strength and determination.
As the band played on, people cheered and cried with joy; it was a moment when it seemed anything was possible.
Uniformed bus drivers, members of the Independent Canadian Transit Union, parked their buses along Hastings Street to join the rally.
Just when it seemed the stadium could not hold any more people, several hundred uniformed firefighters marched in led by the Vancouver Firefighters brass band.
Over 40,000 citizens joined in solidarity at Empire Stadium to express their rage at the provincial government, but the atmosphere was festive.
Left to right: Father Jim Roberts, BC Federation of Labour President Art Kube and Renate Shearer, Human Rights Commissioner (fired) jointly chaired the Solidarity Coalition, a diverse group […]
British Columbia teachers joined the protest during the summer of 1983 against the Social Credit government’s budget and legislation.
In the West Kootenay city of Nelson, community and labour representatives joined together to protest the provincial government’s 1983 budget and legislative package which attacked social and labour […]
Office workers and politicians watch the July 27 Solidarity demonstration Victoria from inside the legislature. The bearded man at right is Graham Lea, NDP MLA for Prince Rupert. […]
Solidarity demonstrations occurred in communities around BC. This march of protestors took place in Prince George on August 4, 1983 where 1,000 people denounced the government’s actions.
