Right to Join a Union

In BC, workers are protected by law from punishment by employers for engaging in union activity. This means that every worker in the province has the right to join a union if they choose.

Joining a union means having the power to negotiate your terms of work with your employer, and usually means better pay, more benefits, a safer work environment, and fairness and dignity in the workplace. Union jobs are good jobs, and good jobs grow healthy and vibrant communities.

For more information on how to join a union, or to be put into contact with a union organizer in your sector, please call the BCFED at 604-430-1421.

BCFED statement regarding Bill 5, proposal to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act

February 13, 2023
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Sussanne Skidmore, president and Hermender Singh Kailley, secretary-treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour: The BC Government Lawyers Association (BCGLA) has been seeking the right to unionize for more than a decade. They represent 350 civil... more

BCFED calls for labour law reforms to remove barriers for workers to join unions

March 21, 2018
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour met today in Victoria with a special government panel to outline a dozen recommendations for much needed reforms of BC’s labour laws to make it easier for workers to join unions. “For 16 years, the BC Liberals tilted labour laws in favour of... more

BCFED calls for labour law reforms to remove barriers for workers to join unions

March 21, 2018
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour met today in Victoria with a special government panel to outline a dozen recommendations for much needed reforms of BC’s labour laws to make it easier for workers to join unions. “For 16 years, the BC Liberals tilted labour laws in favour of... more

BCFED statement regarding Bill 5, proposal to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act

February 13, 2023 | Right to Join a Union
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Sussanne Skidmore, president and Hermender Singh Kailley, secretary-treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour: The BC Government Lawyers Association (BCGLA) has been seeking the right to unionize for more than a decade. They represent 350 civil... more

BCFED calls for labour law reforms to remove barriers for workers to join unions

March 21, 2018 | Right to Join a Union
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour met today in Victoria with a special government panel to outline a dozen recommendations for much needed reforms of BC’s labour laws to make it easier for workers to join unions. “For 16 years, the BC Liberals tilted labour laws in favour of... more

BCFED calls for labour law reforms to remove barriers for workers to join unions

March 21, 2018 | Right to Join a Union
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour met today in Victoria with a special government panel to outline a dozen recommendations for much needed reforms of BC’s labour laws to make it easier for workers to join unions. “For 16 years, the BC Liberals tilted labour laws in favour of... more