Sussanne Skidmore is the first openly queer person to lead the BC Federation of Labour, and the second woman president in its 66-year history.

Zak Vescera reports. Zak is The Tyee's labour reporter.

Published Monday, November 28, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/28/New-Faces-BC-Labour-Movement/

Sussanne Skidmore is the first openly queer person to lead the BC Federation of Labour, and the second woman president in its 66-year history. Zak Vescera reports. Zak is The Tyee's labour reporter. Published Monday, November 28, 2022. https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/28/New-Faces-BC-Labour-Movement/

The New Faces of BC’s Labour Movement

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