Maritime Labour Centre Ltd
- Venue Details
- Dining-Capacity: 250
- Reception-Capacity: 600
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- Number of Rooms: 4
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- Contact Information
- Maritime Labour Centre Ltd
- Ph: (604) 254-9550
- 1880 Triumph Street, - Map
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- mlcentre@telus.net
- Visit Website
Throughout its evolution,Vancouver has had an intimate involvement with British Columbia’s labour unions. As the trade union movement grew and evolved, the skilled and organized labour made it possible for Vancouver to be the successful port that it is. Scattered throughout the city are several buildings that are associated with trade unions. Examples are: the “Maritime Labour Centre” at Triumph Street and Victoria Drive, and the “411 Building” at 411 Dunsmuir Street, among others.
Today, the Maritime Labour Centre remains the focal point of rallies, conventions, and conferences. It also has a somewhat lighter side in hosting celebrations, banquets, dances, parties, and weddings.
The Maritime Labour Centre has a history of being home to several labour unions. This includes fishermen, longshoremen, tugboat operaters, shipbuilders, and public service employees. The building is rich with locally created murals and artwork with oceanic, industrial and humanist themes.
