Steven Lang: Sharing my personal story on Heart Month
By Steven Lang, Health & Safety Committee My name is Steven Lang and I’m a MoveUP member who works out of BC Hydro. I’m also an executive councillor and a…
Why we need to stand up for women’s rights and survivors
By Vanessa Sharma, MoveUP Executive Councillor Photo: Vanessa at age 5 (left) and Vanessa at age 25 (right) Editor’s note: In light of the recent US Presidential Election, and with…
Understanding the importance of Land Title: A reflection on learning and unlearning
By Shona Dion, MoveUP Member Journalist Photo: MoveUP member journalist Shona Dion (left) and MoveUP executive councillor Jacob Parnell I recently came across an unsettling article about BC Conservatives leader…
The Road to Activism: Grimmsley Feng’s cross-continent journey to becoming a Canadian labour activist
By Crystal Mason, MoveUP Member Journalist Growing up in Canada, particularly as a white woman, I’ve often taken for granted the stability, education, healthcare, and freedom that come with living…
Reflecting on BC Hydro’s infrastructure announcement and what it means for our members
By Kim McInroy, MoveUP Executive Board Member On Monday, July 28, at the Terminal Substation in Vernon, The Hon. Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, alongside…
Reflections on the Queer Rights Summit
From August 1 to 3, the first-ever Queer Rights Summit was held through Canada Pride. MoveUP’s Human Rights & Multicultural Committee, through our national union’s Equity Education & Learning Fund,…
Asian Heritage Month feature: Finding name meaning through conversation and culture
By Shona Dion, MoveUP Member Journalist Conversations are pathways to understanding. When fellow MoveUP member Lin-Chuan introduced herself with both her legal name and her chosen name to me during…
Member Submission: Vanessa Sharma on Komagata Maru Place
By MoveUP member Vanessa Sharma In 1914, the Komagata Maru ship arrived with 376 Indian passengers – 340 Sikhs, 24 Muslims and 12 Hindus - to Vancouver where they did…
Sunscreen: Good for the skin? Bad for the environment?
By Kelly Cammack, Co-chair, Environment Committee I have been searching for years for a sunscreen that I don’t react to. I found one, an expensive one, but it turns out…
Arctic summer ice disappearing amidst Earth’s escalating heat
By Kim McInroy, MoveUP Environment Committee member The Arctic, known for its icy landscapes and majestic wildlife, is experiencing a profound transformation driven by the Earth's escalating heat. One of…
