Hi all, Congratulations to the New West Tenant Union members that came out to support the city council motion for regulating temperatures in New West rental buildings last night. We mobilized the majority of speakers for the motion and they didn't disappoint. Tenants with first-hand experience of the lack of

A reminder that we will be set-up at the Belmont Parklet space - next to Tim Hortons on 6th St this Tuesday doing community outreach and prepping for the next city council meeting.   Come by and learn how to organize! Get tips on speaking to city council! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tuesday Aug 22nd

Why are we keeping so busy in August? Because the crisis for renters just keeps heating up. Multiple news stories this week have highlighted worsening conditions in the Lower Mainland but also shows how tenants are stepping up.     The average asking rent in Vancouver broke through to over $3000 for

It's going to be a few hot and busy weeks in July! This Sunday July 23rd the New West Tenants Union will be operating a booth at the 12th Street Festival from 11:30 to 5:00pm.  We'll be there doing outreach and education about BC's outrageous overuse of No-Fault

From wildfires to heat domes climate change is impacting us more and more. New West renters without air conditioning particularly seniors and people with chronic illnesses are increasingly at risk.  We desperately need municipal and provincial action to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and death for renters. We will