News releases
Apprenticeship placements finally get a boost
May 26, 2015
VANCOUVER â The BC Federation of Labour says the governmentâs commitment to have apprenticeship placements on public projects is a good first step to providing more opportunities for on-the-job training in BC.
âThis announcement is long overdue,â said Irene Lanzinger, President of... more Coronerâs Inquest into Lakeland sawmill explosion highlights the need for independent public inquiry
May 15, 2015
Vancouver â The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
âI want to thank the jury for their work on this inquest, and am pleased to see some strong directives regarding strengthening joint health and safety committees and reinforcing... more Jim Sinclair to receive Honourary Degree from KPU
April 29, 2015
VANCOUVER â The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour regarding the announcement that Jim Sinclair will receive a Honourary Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University:
âCongratulations to my friend and colleague Jim Sinclair on the news that... more BC Federation of Labour Statement on National Day of Mourning
April 28, 2015
VANCOUVER â The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the National Day of Mourning:
The National Day of Mourning, marked every year on April 28, is a very important day for workers.
It is a day to remember all those who... more Fight for $15 Campaign takes âIâm Not Loving Itâ message to McDonaldâs restaurants
April 14, 2015
Vancouver â On April, 15, the Fight for $15 Campaign is calling on large fast-food corporations, like McDonaldâs, to pay workers a fair wage.
âTomorrow we will be standing with fast-food workers across North America who are fighting for decent pay,â said Irene Lanzinger, President... more Annual âsit-inâ to bring back Grantâs Law and protect vulnerable workers
April 10, 2015
Vancouver - The Employee Action and Rights Network (EARN) and the BC Federation of Labourâs Young Workersâ Committee are holding an overnight âsit-inâ to mark the day the BC Liberal government put vulnerable workers at risk by weakening Grantâs Law. Two-thirds of British Columbians support a $15 an hour minimum wage
April 1, 2015 | Minimum Wage
VANCOUVER - A recent poll shows the public is unsatisfied with the BC Liberal governmentâs meager lift to the minimum wage, and continue to support the call for $15 an hour.
âThis poll is evidence that Premier Clark and Minister Bond got it wrong when they increased the minimum... more BC Federation of Labour renews call for independent public inquiry into the Lakeland and Babine sawmill explosions
March 26, 2015
VANCOUVER â In light of evidence that has been revealed during the course of the Coronerâs Inquest, the BC Federation of Labour is renewing its call for a full independent public inquiry into the Lakeland and Babine sawmill explosions.
Below is a statement from Irene Lanzinger,... more Government announcement abandons working people, guarantees workers will remain in poverty
March 12, 2015 | Minimum Wage
VANCOUVER â The BC Federation of Labour is extremely disappointed with the BC Liberal governmentâs announcement on minimum wage, saying it will do nothing to lift minimum wage workers out of poverty.
âTodayâs announcement guarantees that hundreds of thousands of British Columbians... more Statement on International Womenâs Day
March 6, 2015
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour.
March 8th is International Womenâs Day. For more than 100 years we have marked this important day, taking the opportunity to reflect on the progress made and achievements won for women across the... more