Laughs for Labour

Labour Day weekend will come and go, all while the cost of living soars, wages remain stagnant, and protections for workers fall short. In the midst of a challenging and transformative era for the labour movement, there's never been a better time to come together in solidarity. On September 7th, join Worker Solidarity Network (WSN) and some of Victoria's most hilarious comics for Laughs for Labour at the Mint - a night of stand-up comedy and improv in support of workers' rights in BC and beyond. Workers of the world, laugh!

Entry by donation (suggested minimum donation $5, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds). All proceeds go to Worker Solidarity Network. DOORS @ 7PM

SHOW @ 8PM

About WSN: The Worker Solidarity Network, formerly known as the Retail Action Network, consists of non-unionized and precarious workers across B.C. that advocate for our rights and interests as workers while taking collective action to improve labour standards for all.

In 2015, a small group of retail and restaurant workers in Victoria, B.C. joined together to discuss the common trends and experiences they endured in their sectors of work. Upon further research and conversation, and by recognizing the historical power of labour organizing, they began to act together in the spirit of mutual aid, solidarity, and direct action.

The WSN now consists of workers throughout the province that share an invested interest in the well-being of precarious employees that struggle under capitalism. The WSN effectively organizes to: distribute accessible know-your-rights education, close the gap in effective labour rights enforcement, support and empower individuals with complaints, and to campaign for long term improvements.