Labour History - Photographs

Group photo of members of IWA Local 1-357 walking the picket line at North Mitchell Lumber in Agassiz.

Partial list of 72 unions and MLAs who supported the franchise for South Asian Canadians in 1947.

Newspaper clipping titled, "Labour leader to address Sikhs," published on The Province, January 12 1943, 5. more

Election results regarding the Yukon Lumber, published in The Barker.

Photo of the International Woodworkers of America (I.W.A) delegation to the B.C Legislature in Victoria to demand voting rights for South Asians. The delegation was sponsored by the I.W.A in 1943. The delegation includes Didar S. Bains, Naranjan S. Sidhu, Naginder S. Gill (Secretary of the Khalsa Diwan Society), Garib S. Lehli, Phangan S. Gill, Sir Harold Holland, Harold Pritchett, Mohinder S.… more

The story at a glance published by the BC Lumberworker.

International Woodworkers of America BC Locals map by the BC Labour Heritage Centre.

Pamphlet titled, "Beware: Racial and Religious Hatred Seeks to Destroy Trade Unionism," by the Canadian Congress of Labour. more

Canadian Congress of Labour pamphlet titled, You Belong to a Minority.

Photo of Ranjit Singh and delegates at the IWA District Council No. 1 Convention in Vancouver. Ranjit Singh, seated at right, received an enormous ovation from delegates when he contrasted the Canadian and Indian labour movements.

Photo of Tara Singh Bains with two unidentified individuals.

Photo of BC Teachers' Federation President, Jinny Sims, speaking to supporters at one of the many rallies held during the 2005 teachers' strike. more

Group photo of Siddoo family and other women at the Kapoor Sawmill in Burnaby, BC. Kartar K. Sangha (standing at right) is identified as the company cook.

Group photo of Harry Bains, 3rd Vice President (standing third from the left) and unidentified IWA executives.

Preparing wedding geat, Sikh Temple, Paldi in 1955.