Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of International Workers’ Day:

“On International Workers’ Day, we honour all those whose labour built the world we live in, and who struggled so that we can enjoy family-supporting paycheques, weekends off and safe workplaces. It is also a day to honour and celebrate the workers’ movements here in British Columbia and around the world that continue to organize for a better future.

“Without those struggles, many of the rights we cherish – from overtime pay to parental leave, from a minimum wage to health benefits – would not be available to workers today.

“Working people continue to fight to improve wages and conditions at a time when affordable housing and a rising cost of living persist as challenges. Unfair and unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States hurt working people on both sides of the border.  

“Our government will continue to take action to address these challenges by building more housing, by offering more education and training to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, and by ensuring all British Columbians can access public health care when they need it.

“We stand in solidarity with the workers of British Columbia. You have helped make British Columbia the place it is today, a dynamic, diverse province where we know we are stronger together.”

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, said:

“On International Workers’ Day, we honour the people whose hard work has built our province. As we reflect on the contributions made by workers in British Columbia, we remain committed to ensuring safe workplaces for all and to the fight for dignity, equity and opportunity for everyone.”