BC Federation of Labour

Bangladesh Accord Signatories

The Accord is an independent agreement designed to make all garment factories in Bangladesh safe workplaces. It includes independent safety inspections at factories and public reporting of the results of these inspections. Where safety issues are identified, retailers commit to … Read More

Do not patronize IKEA in Richmond or Coquitlam

On May 13, 2013 management at the Richmond IKEA locked out the nearly 350 members of Teamsters 213 who work at that location. Read More

You can’t build a strong economy without the skilled workforce you need for today’s world of work.

The BC Liberal government loudly trumpeted its success in creating apprenticeships. The problem is, instead of a successful strategy, Liberal policies led to declining opportunities for young people Read More

IKEA Lockout Ad Campaign Launches

Teamster 213 and the BC Federation of Labour are airing radio ads over the next three weeks encouraging British Columbians to shop somewhere else until IKEA makes a fair offer to its 300 employees. The employees have been on the … Read More

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Campaign 1

Bangladesh Accord Signatories
The Accord is an independent agreement designed to make all garment factories in Bangladesh safe workplaces. It includes independent safety inspections at factories and public reporting of the results of these inspections. Where safety issues are identified, retailers commit to … Read More

Campaign 2

Right to Join a Union
Workers in BC should be able to join a union without being punished by their employer. Joining a union should be a right not a risk. Read More

Campaign 3

Safe Workplaces
British Columbia needs to take steps to reduce workplace injuries, hep injured workers and get families back on their feet. Read More