Labour Day 2025
Dear KFA Colleagues,
Labour Day in Canada is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September. While it is a widely enjoyed public holiday, it is also a special day for union members and activists to come together — to celebrate the victories of the labour movement and to face the challenges ahead.
For the Kwantlen Faculty Association, Local 5 of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators, solidarity has delivered real gains in benefits, regularization, professional development, and salaries. These achievements remind us that progress is never handed down — it is always won through organizing, persistence, and collective action.
This year, as we face faculty layoffs, shrinking enrollments, and governments unwilling to show leadership on this issue, Labour Day takes on added meaning. The KFA continues to challenge these layoffs, and we are pressing both the provincial and federal governments to come to the table with a sustainable solution. Our hope — and our goal — is that those faculty who are laid off and are now on the recall list will be able to return to the classrooms where they are needed most.
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) will be represented at the Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration. Please join the Vancouver and District Labour Council and the New Westminster and District Labour Council at Edmunds Park on Monday, September 1, from 11:00 to 3:00 for a free, family-friendly gathering.
Wherever you are, we encourage you to take part in Labour Day events in your community. They are a chance to connect with union members across sectors, to stand together, and to make sure municipal, provincial, and federal leaders hear from working people directly.
See below for a listing of events taking place across BC on Monday September 1.
Lower Mainland
Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•11:00 AM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•02:30 PM
Edmonds Park• 7433 Humphries Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B1 CA
Host Contact Info: metrovancouverlabourday@gmail.com
We’re excited to co-host the Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration this year, with our neighbours at New Westminster & District Labour Council! Join us in Edmonds Park on Monday, September 1st between 11:00am and 2:30pm for a free, fun, family friendly celebration. There will be exciting speakers (starting at 11:00am), bouncy castles, games and entertainment for kids, live music by LJ Mounteney, free food and treats, union and community organization booths, and more!
Fraser Valley
Labour Day BBQ at Mill Lake Park in Beautiful Abbotsford British Columbia
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•11:00 AM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•02:00 PM
Mill Lake Park• 32960 Mill Lake Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8G5 CA
Host Contact Info: fvlcinfo@gmail.com
Join us for Labour Day at Mill Lake Park in beautiful Abbotsford, brought to you by the Fraser Valley Labour Council! Come out and enjoy: Fresh local Chilliwack corn ?? Face painting ?? Balloon creations ?? Bubbles galore! ???? Whether you’re there to celebrate workers, relax with the family, or connect with the community — there’s something for everyone! Book your table now! Email us at: fvlcinfo@gmail.com
Victoria & Vancouver Island
Victoria Labour Day Picnic
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•11:00 AM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•03:00 PM
Memorial Park• 1200 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 4Z2 CA
Host Contact Info: vlcbc@telus.net
The Victoria Labour Council’s Labour Day Picnic is a free family event with affiliate unions present to celebrate workers on the South Island. This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Women’s Day with an interactive display. We are also inviting community members to celebrate with us. Come join us for food, music and community building.
Labour Day Picnic in Merville, BC
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•12:00 PM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•03:00 PM
Merville Hall• 1245 Fenwick Road, Merville, BC V0R 2M0 CA
Host Contact Info: crcdlc@gmail.com
Free BBQ and Refreshments, Family Friendly Games and Activities, Union Pride and Community Solidarity.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with the CRCDLC Labour Day Picnic, please email crcdlc@gmail.com.
Sunshine Coast
Labour Day Picnic in Gibsons
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•11:00 AM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•02:00 PM
Dougall Park • 540 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N1V0 CA
Host Contact Info: sclabourcouncil@gmail.com
Speakers, free food, community corner booth, and local entertainment
Okanagan
Labour Day 2025 in Kelowna
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•12:00 PM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•03:00 PM
Hollywood Road Education Services Centre• 1040 Hollywood Road, South, Kelowna, BC V1X 4N2 CA
Host Contact Info: nolcrecording@gmail.com
This a BBQ event open to the public, featuring food, non alcohol beverages, games and prizes
Kamloops
KDLC Labour Day Picnic
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•10:00 AM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•02:00 PM
McDonald Park• 501 McDonald Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2B 3E5 CA
Host Contact Info: kdlcpresident@gmail.com
Outdoors Rain or Shine – Music, Food, Displays and Fun
Prince George
Labour Day Rally in Prince George B.C.
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•10:00 AM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•03:00 PM
Civic Centre • 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC V2L5T6 CA
Host Contact Info: ktarry@iuoe115.ca
Labour March at 10am, Free activities for all.
Prince George Labour Day
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•10:00 AM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•03:00 PM
Canada Games Plaza• 725 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC V2L 5T6 CA
Host Contact Info: cmansel@liuna1611.org
Beginning with a Labour Movement March in downtown Prince George at 10:00am. At noon come and join us with free food and activities for the whole community.
East Kootenays
Labour Day BBQ in Cranbrook, BC
Start: Monday, September 01, 2025•11:00 AM
End: Monday, September 01, 2025•02:00 PM
Rotary Park, Cranbrook, BC• 134 10 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2N2 CA
Host Contact Info: krista.napl@gmail.com
Join us for free food and local music
In Solidarity,
Your KFA Table Officers
