Solidarity: The Largest Political Protest in British Columbia's History Solidarity: The Largest Political Protest in British Columbia’s History BC Labour Heritage Centre
Cabinet Office occupiers emerged from the building to a boisterous welcome from more than 2,000 people outside.
As members of the BC legislature sat around the clock and the government limited debate, members of the Victoria Solidarity Coalition held a candlelight vigil on September 10, […]
Protests and rallies continued around British Columbia, sometimes combined with local labour disputes. This one in Prince George included picketers involved in a lengthy strike at the local […]
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 […]
Vancouver Status of Women said that the anti-budget fightback was the largest undertaking by BC’s women “since the struggle for the vote”. Many of the women had never […]
Women Against the Budget organized an unsanctioned “Stop Soup Luncheon” in front of cabinet minister Grace McCarthy’s home on August 27, 1983. Jackie Larkin wears a witch costume […]
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.
