BC went from having some of the highest auto insurance rates in Canada to some of the lowest. Keeping insurance rates stable is one of the ways we're working to help people manage their day-to-day budgets.

International Workers' Day takes place annually on May 1 and is celebrated around the world. As we look forward to marking this occasion, check out our resource page that looks into the history of International Workers' Day and Labour Day. moveuptogether.ca/about-us/iwd...

Congratulations to our members who work in the administrative component of the BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union on ratifying your new collective agreements! #bclab

TOMORROW 12:30 pm: Equal Pay Day webinar compares a racialized woman's pay to a white man's. Our researcher/policy analyst Véronique Sioufi, PhD participates in West Coast LEAF webinar: Building Collective Power for Pay Equity Through an Intersectional Lens.

Congratulations to our members who work at the Carpenters' Regional Council on ratifying your new collective agreement! The four-year deal is retroactive to August 2024 and includes a combined 9.5% wage increase over the term, plus other language improvements. #bclab

Looking for an exciting new career challenge? Come join our team as a Union Representative 2 and support MoveUP members across our union! Deadline to apply is April 21. #bclab #unionjob moveuptogether.ca/bulletin/482...

MoveUP unequivocally stands in support and solidarity with our friend and colleague, Adrienne Smith. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s...

Join the @bchealth Coalition for a webinar tomorrow (March 31) night at 7 p.m. PT to discuss on what climate change means for our health and for the future of our health care system.   www.bchealthcoalition.ca/rising_heat_...

MoveUP congratulates Avis Lewis on being elected as the new leader of @ndp. Our union looks forward to continuing our shared goal of building a Canada where all workers are treated with respect and dignity.

It’s been 3 years since 187 recommendations were made to fix the Employment Equity Act, and workers are still facing systemic discrimination while the law remains outdated. No more waiting. No more excuses. Full statement: canadianlabour.ca/no-more-wait...

This Saturday, March 21, marks the International Day of Forests. Our Environment Committee examines the significance of this day and explores this year's theme of 'Forests and Economies.' moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/f...

This coming Sunday, March 22, marks World Water Day. Our Environment Committee looks at the significance of this day, and explores this year's theme of "Water and Gender." moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/w...

Our union is proud to honour the late Addison Smith as the recipient of the 2026 Ardell Brophy Award. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/a...

Congratulations to our members, along with other union members, who work at Victoria Shipyards on ratifying your new collective agreement! #bclab

Congratulations to our members who work at the Salal Foundation on ratifying your first collective agreement!   Your new collective agreement establishes substantial wage increases, added paid time off, thousands of dollars per year in new benefits, union rights & representation, and more! #bclab

The BC Federation of Labour is proud to endorse Rob Ashton as the best candidate to lead Canada's NDP @ndp.ca as a force for progressive change to improve the lives of working people across our country. #BCLab #CanLab #CdnPoli #NDPLeadership

Congratulations to our members who work at Lu'ma Native Housing Society on ratifying your new collective agreements! Highlights of the new three-year deal include a combined wage increase of 9% plus enhancements to health & safety provisions, break and vacation entitlements, and more! #bclab

Today we remember the victims of the Holocaust: the Nazi regime’s systematic murder of six million Jews, as well as millions of others targeted because of their race or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious or political belief. #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay

Two of Canada’s most progressive economists, @davidmaccdn.bsky.social & @dtcochrane.bsky.social, agree: CEO pay isn’t about productivity. It’s about power. New data from the @policyalternatives.ca's report shows who’s really paying the price. Report: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off 2026 than by being part of a strong union family? Text "MOVEUP" to 90993 to learn more about how you and your colleagues can unionize with MoveUP.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season, Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and a special thank you to our members who continue to be at work during this time to support our communities. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/w...

Sustainable wrapping isn’t about giving up beauty or tradition; it’s about giving with care. Our Environment Committee shares how you can make sustainable wrapping a part of your holiday tradition. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s...

A proper review of the post-secondary sector must recognize the value of post-secondary education extends far beyond financial spreadsheets, and that sustainability cannot be achieved by weakening the very institutions that communities rely on. #bclab #bcpoli moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/p...

Are you helping care for hummingbirds this winter? Our Environment Committee shares some tips about the important role hummingbirds play and how to properly support them in the winter. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/w...

MoveUP is proud to welcome the member-owner-workers at CanTrust Hosting Co-op to our union family! #bclab

MoveUP calls on provincial government to extend slot-revenue stream to prevent devastating job losses at Hastings Racecourse. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/m... #bcpoli #bclab

Today, on behalf of MoveUP and USW 2009, MoveUP President Annette Toth presented Scott Lunny, president of The Union Protein Project, with a cheque for $55,000 as the charitable proceeds from the 2025 Bob Derby Memorial Charity Golf Tournament.

Today, MoveUP President Annette Toth spoke at the TransLink Open Board meeting in support of the repatriation of HandyDART services back into public control. www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9me...

Happy December! Hot of the presses is the Winter 2025 edition of the Local Voice as we look to close out the calendar year strong! The magazine is making its way to our members now, but you can find it online right now! Read now: moveuptogether.ca/local-voice/

Harassment and violence from customers, clients, and the public is skyrocketing — up 41% in just one year. No worker should be abused for doing their job Take the survey: canadianlabour.ca/respect-at-w...

Just renewed my #ICBC car insurance for a year, cost me all of $1477. That's $80 cheaper than last year, which was cheaper than the year before. Public auto insurance is a wonderful thing! Here's the 10-yr change in auto insurance costs by province from StatsCan. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Trans Awareness Week reminds us that inclusion isn’t optional. Trans workers deserve respect, safety, fair treatment, and to see themselves represented in our movement. Unions fight for justice. That includes fighting for trans rights. #TransAwarenessWeek #canlab

Thank you to BC Premier David Eny (@davidebybc.bsky.social) for meeting with our president, Annette Toth, today to discuss issues of importance to our MoveUP members.

Today, and every day, we remember those who served, and continue to serve, our country, sacrificing themselves in the fight for our freedoms and against fascism and other threats to our democracies to allow us to have the rights we have today.

10 years ago today - on November 9, 2015 - our union rebranded as MoveUP! MoveUP’s 14,000 members make our union strong, and we are proud of our long history of advocating for workers, improving workplace conditions, raising wages, and building solidarity!

Our message to Parliament is simple: cuts don’t create jobs. Budget 2025 missed the mark, but MPs can still fix it. Canada’s unions are calling on the government to improve the budget and ensure it delivers for working people. ⤵️

Thank you to Attorney General Niki Sharma (@nikisharma.bsky.social) for taking the time today to meet with MoveUP President Annette Toth and Vice-President Dimitri Ossinsky to discuss a wide range of important issues related to our members.

This #Halloween season, save the scary for your costumes! Our Environment Committee shares tips on how you can celebrate Halloween in a sustainable way. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s...

COPE National and MoveUP President Annette Toth's statement on Alberta government's strike busting. Online version: moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s...

MoveUP congratulates the @bcgeu.bsky.social on reaching a tentative agreement with the BC Public Service Agency. #bclab moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/o...

Congratulations to our members working at Ladysmith & District Credit Union on ratifying your new collective agreement! The four-year deal includes a combined wage increase of up to 17.25%, along with improved language related to vacation, other leaves, and other items as well. #bclab

Looking for a rewarding career supporting MoveUP members and advancing workers’ rights in the labour movement? Come join our team! We’re looking for a full-time regular Union Representative 2. Deadline to apply is October 22. #bclab #jobposting moveuptogether.ca/bulletin/mov...

Congratulations to our members who work at Cascades Casino Penticton on ratifying your new collective agreement! The two-year agreement runs through to May 2028 and includes a combined 5% wage increase, alongside other benefit and language improvements. #bclab

Did you know October 4 marks the annual No Disposable Cup Day? Our Environment Committee explains why this day matters and how even one day of action can have a positive impact on our environment. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/o...

Today (Sept. 30) marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In case you missed it, see the message from our union’s leadership team. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/a... #NDTR

MoveUP is proud to announce that a transition agreement has been reached for student employees at Capilano University. Student employees certified to join MoveUP earlier this year. #bclab

World Rivers Day is observed on the 4th Sunday of each September, and it was founded by a Canadian conservationist from BC!   Learn more about World Rivers Day from our MoveUP Environment Committee. moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/w...

Congratulations to our members who work at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada on ratifying your new collective agreement! #bclab

Congratulations to our members working at Richmond Cabs Ltd. on ratifying your new collective agreement!   The one-year agreement is retroactive to April 2025 and includes a 10% wage. #bclab

Statement from MoveUP President Annette Toth regarding the attack on workers on the picket line at the Royal BC Museum earlier this week. #bclab moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s... @bcgeu.bsky.social @pea.org