Submission to WCB on proposed policy amendments, Part 6, Policy P2-59.03-1, Asbestos abatement licensing
May 15, 2023
The BCFED is pleased the government introduced Bill 5 in 2022 requiring asbestos abatement employers to be licensed and all workers to be certified. The BC Ministry of Labour’s working group made these recommendations in their 2018 report, Keeping Workers, The Public and The Environment Safe from... more Submission to BC's government Clean Transportation Action Plan
April 6, 2023 | Climate Change
The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) provided a submission on the BC government’s Clean Transportation Action Plan, a commitment under the Clean BC Roadmap to 2030. The BCFED is recognized by the government as a significant advocate for workers in BC, and we are committed to ensuring that workers'... more Submission to the WCB on proposed regulatory amendments to Part 6, Specific requirements, Amendments to Asbestos
March 7, 2023 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Submission to the WCB Part 5: Consultation on proposed occupational exposure limits
January 31, 2023 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
A pdf of the complete submission can be found here.IntroductionThe Federation represents more than 500,000 members of our affiliated unions, from more than 1,100 locals working in every aspect of the BC economy.The Federation is recognized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB,” “Board”) and the... more Submission to the WCB on proposed regulatory amendments to Part 6, Substance specific requirements, Hazardous drugs
January 26, 2023 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
A pdf of the complete submission can be found here.IntroductionThe BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our recommendations with respect to the proposed amendments for Part 6 Hazardous Drugs.The Federation represents more than 500,000 members of our... more BCFED Referral to Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal re Policy Item# P2-95-2 of the WCB Prevention Manual
November 14, 2022 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
A pdf of the complete referral can be found here.WCAT Appeal No A2200622, Section 304 Referral – High Risk Activities, Policy Item# P2-95-2 Prevention Manual Precarious Work
September 14, 2022
MISCLASSIFICATION — when employers label their employees as “independent contractors” — is the single biggest reason precariouswork is precarious. That’s been a long‑standing issue, but is increasingly widespread with the rise of the so-called gig economy and the boom in app-based work. Learn more... more Submission to the WCB on proposed amendments to Schedule 2, Non-Traumatic Hearing Loss
September 12, 2022 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Select Standing Committee on Health: Public Consultation - Overdose and drug toxicity crisis
July 25, 2022 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
The BCFED is recognized by the government as a significant advocate for the health and safety of workers in BC. As health and safety advocates, we are committed to addressing the urgent and ongoing illicit drug toxicity and overdose crisis. This commitment was renewed with the adoption of... more Submission to public hearings for regulatory amendments to Part 3, Occupational First Aid
June 30, 2022 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
A pdf of the complete submission can be found here.IntroductionThe BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our submission with respect to the proposed amendments to: