The Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) mourns the passing of Kent Wong, a visionary leader, educator, and founder of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA). Kent was a tireless advocate for workers’ rights, racial justice, and immigrant empowerment whose influence crossed borders and generations. In 1997, Canadian labour activists Gayle Nye and Winnie Ng … Read more
The Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) – Ontario Chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary with a community picnic at Dufferin Grove Park in Toronto. Friends, allies, and supporters gathered to mark the milestone with food, conversation, and reflection on ACLA’s history and impact. The event featured remarks from Winnie Ng and Salmaan Khan, who presented findings … Read more
Remembering and Forgetting; Rooted in Indigenous Struggles PANELISTS:Jojo Geronimo, Winnie Ng, Gyal Lo, Elizabeth Ha MODERATOR:Chris Ramsaroop OPSEU Downtown Membership Centre20 August, 2025 • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST31 Wellesley Street E., Toronto Refreshments will be served ACLA is proud to host an insightful and timely presentation by Jojo Geronimo, Dr. Gyal Lo, Elizabeth … Read more
May 2025 — This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) — a milestone that honours a quarter-century of grassroots organizing, advocac, and unwavering commitment to building racial justice, inclusive workplaces, and representation in Canada’s labour movement. Established in 2000, ACLA has grown into a national voice for Asian Canadian … Read more
ACLA BC was interviewed about our upcoming May 17 events, Asian Heritage Month and more. Listen at this link to 1680 The Crow – BCIT Broadcast Centre’s all-talk radio station. The interview begins at 14:40. Link above not working? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2452087657
Vancouver, British Columbia – May 2, 2025 – Today, the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance of BC (ACLA-BC) joins in observing this Provincial Day of Remembrance and Mourning, declared in honour of the victims of the tragic mass casualty event at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver last weekend. We stand in deep solidarity with the entire … Read more
Social meet and greet for ACLA BC members. Preceded by “Confronting Anti-Asian Oppression in Canada” workshop from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and light dinner from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Date: May 17, 2025Location: PSAC BC Office, #201-5238 Joyce St., Vancouver, BCTime: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Click here to register
“Confronting Anti-Oppression in Canada” adapted workshop on Asian Canadian history, the term Asian, and the model minority myth. Followed by light dinner and Asian Heritage Month Social. Date: May 17, 2025Location: PSAC BC Office, #201-5238 Joyce St., Vancouver, BCTime: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Click here to register
Learn about progress in anti-racism and human rights protections for workers in BC, the BC Human Rights Code, and channels for workers to file complaints and seek legal support. Date: May 4, 2025Location: PSAC BC Office, #201-5238 Joyce St., Vancouver, BCTime: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Click here to register
This workshop is for Asian newcomers to Canada and Asian Canadians who are new to working in unionized or non-unionized workplaces. Learn about your workplace rights, occupational health and safety protections, and union rights. Date: April 13, 2025Location: PSAC BC Office, #201-5238 Joyce St., Vancouver, BCTime: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Click here to register