CSS job action rolls out across Vancouver Island

VICTORIA—In the largest job actions undertaken since rotating strikes began two months ago, community social services workers at more than 20 agencies rallied support for a fair deal throughout the week of December 10. As job actions swept across the island – from Campbell River to Parksville, Courtney, Nanaimo, and Victoria – striking workers from […]

Right to Recovery Walk Supports Rainier Women’s Drug Treatment in the Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER – The day after Justice Wally Oppal’s report presents recommendations to improve support for vulnerable women, the Right to Recovery Walk aims to stop a cut to an addiction recovery program at the Rainier Hotel – the only women’s treatment centre in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.  Beginning at 9AM, Tuesday December 18th the women of […]