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New WCB regulation to protect late-night workers best in North America says B.C. Federation of Labour
October 4, 2007
VANCOUVER - A new Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) Regulation to protect late-night workers is the best in North America says Jim Sinclair, President of the B.C. Federation of Labou
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Toughen laws to protect late-night workers, says B.C. Federation of Labour
June 13, 2007
Vancouver-It's time to toughen WCB safety regulations to protect late-night workers, says Jim Sinclair, President of the B.C. Federation of Labour.
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WCB hearings begin next week, including better “Working Alone” safety laws for late-night retail workers
June 8, 2007
Vancouver-WCB hearings, reviewing several proposed health and safety regulations, will begin next week in Vancouver including better "Working Alone" safety laws for late-night retail workers
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Suspension of 16 private vehicle inspection facilities highlights lack of safety for BC farmworkers
June 8, 2007
Vancouver—The suspension of 16 private vehicle inspection facilities continues to highlight the lack of safety for BC farmworkers, said B.C. Federation of Labour President, Jim Sinclair.
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Proposed WorksafeBC “working alone” regulation best in North America
May 7, 2007
Vancouver - A proposed WorksafeBC regulation to address the health and safety of people "working alone" in late night retail occupations is the best in North America, says Jim Sinclair, P
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New regulations important step to protect farmworkers from employer abuse, says Sinclair, but they remain second-class citizens
May 3, 2007
Vancouver-New regulations to ensure more safety for BC farmworkers traveling to work on BC farms, announced today in Victoria, are an important first step to protect workers from employer abuse, says
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Make it Safe, Make it Fair
May 1, 2007
2007 Legislative brief to improve health and safety of BC workers and restore fair compensation for injured workers. Click he
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"Make it safe" urges the B.C. Fed, on the eve of the Day of Mourning tribute to workers killed and injured on the job in BC
April 27, 2007
Ceremonies will take place throughout the province tomorrow, including a ceremony hosted by the Federation tomorrow morning in Surrey's Bear Creek Park.
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BC Liberals speak against motion to restore farmworkers' rights
April 25, 2007
Presented with an opportunity to stand up for farmworkers, five BC Liberal MLA’s spoke against a motion introduced in the provincial Legislature by NDP MLA Raj Chouhan. The NDP motion called f
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