Inside the Vancouver Public Library’s ban on Pro-Palestinian symbols: The library’s policies say employees can’t wear political symbols. Some staff say the rules are selectively applied. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published Feb. 5, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/02/05/Vancouver-Library-Ban-Pro-Palestinian-Symbols/

Inside Vancouver Library’s Ban on Pro-Palestinian Symbols

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