B.C. Federation of Labour Statement on McDonald’s
The B.C. Federation of Labour has sent a letter to McDonald’s Canada asking for an immediate meeting to discuss ending the company’s use of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). -McDonald’s in Victoria, Parksville, and Lethbridge have been barred from applying to … Read More
BC Unions Oppose Attack on Bargaining Rights
Vancouver, BC – An emergency meeting of the B.C. Federation of Labour tonight issued a statement calling for the Provincial and Federal governments to rescind threats to force truckers back to work through back-to-work legislation and license suspensions. The statement … 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
B.C. Federation of Labour Statement on McDonald’s
The B.C. Federation of Labour has sent a letter to McDonald’s Canada asking for an immediate meeting to discuss ending the company’s use of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). -McDonald’s in Victoria, Parksville, and Lethbridge have been barred from applying to … Read More
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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