Sussanne Skidmore

Zoom screen with four faces

Zoom screen with four faces

@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 🧵

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

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.

Stores don’t open and communities don’t function without the labour that working people provide. Buying B.C. starts with investing in the people who create the value that drives our economy.

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

Workers are the engine of our economy. Without us, nothing gets done: no services delivered, no products made, no resources processed.

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Collaborating and sharing ideas how we can make sure that workers are at the front and centre of all conversations with regard to climate and jobs.

Spending the day today with Union Leaders, Legislators and Climate Justice folks who are joining us in BC this week from NY.

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“There has to be some accountability on the government’s part, for misusing and overusing it, but also for swooping in so fast on these workers who wanted a fair deal.”As Air Canada Strike Ends, Ottawa Accused of Anti-Union Bias via @thetyee.ca

Skidmore said she’s hoping the federal government ceases its “heavy-handed” approach to ending labour disputes.

“Why would any employer bargain in good faith when they know that the government is going to swoop in and bail them out?” she said.

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.

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.

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CUPE flight attendants prove bargaining, not Carney’s Section 107, delivers deals | Canadian Labour Congress OTTAWA – Air Canada flight attendants, members of CUPE, have delivered a decisive blow to employers who think they can sidestep fair bargaining by hiding behind Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. ...

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Sussanne and five CUPW workers

Sussanne with a raised fist chanting, in front of a sign saying "Unpaid work won't fly"

Sussanne and Henly Larden of Local 2094

A mass of picketers at YVR, with some folks looking overhead from the skyway

@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

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

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.

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.

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Sending solidarity to our Air Canada Component of CUPE comrades ✊

Your fight is our fight ✊

This is shameful the liberal government is not and has never been a worker friendly government and the minister should be ashamed of herself!

Giving into greedy corporations on the backs of workers is disgusting !

The Canadian government again has used section 107 to order these workers back to work less than a day into their legal strike!

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

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-...

When we build in BC, we build BC jobs, BC communities, BC's economy and BC's future. #BCLab

“There is no doubt that our coastal communities need new ferries, but we can’t miss this generational opportunity to Buy B.C.”

Or send millions of dollars out of B.C. and Canada – meaning not one cent of that contract will re-circulate through our businesses, families or communities,” said Sussanne Skidmore, president of the BC Federation of Labour.

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.

“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...

"Al is reshaping workplaces faster than the law can respond to it. Unions are doing what we can at the bargaining table, but we need a legislative floor for all workers." THE TYEE, JULY 21, 2025 SUSANNE SKIDMORE PRESIDENT BCFED

Screenshot of The Tyee. Headline: "Is BC Doing Enough to Protect Workers from Al?" Subhead: "The government is consulting on recommended changes. Critics say faster action is needed." Byline: Isaac Phan Nay

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...

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.

Sussanne speaking at a lectern

Reverse angle from behind Sussanne, looking at a crowd of more than 100 delegates

"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

Sussanne along with Katrina Chen, Sheryl Burns, Erin Seely and Sharon Gregson holding a 10aDay.ca postcard

Iglika speaks at the lectern

Closeup of Jim Stanford

Katrina Chen at the mic

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 | The Tyee Alberta’s union head calls on Danielle Smith to create similar protections for the province’s workers.

Unions Hope a Federal 'Scab' Worker Ban Will Bring Wins via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/06...

Thank you for your fight, because we know you’re fighting
for all of us. And we have your backs. Solidarity!

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