BC Budget predicts growing unemployment, underfunds training and services
Victoria, BC – B.C Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair today expressed disappointment in a budget that projects increasing unemployment and cuts funding for education and training. “This is supposed to be a jobs budget, but it predicts growing unemployment1. What’s … Read More
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
BC Budget predicts growing unemployment, underfunds training and services
Victoria, BC – B.C Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair today expressed disappointment in a budget that projects increasing unemployment and cuts funding for education and training. “This is supposed to be a jobs budget, but it predicts growing unemployment1. What’s … Read More
Campaign 1
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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
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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
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Safe Workplaces
British Columbia needs to take steps to reduce workplace injuries, hep injured workers and get families back on their feet. Read More