News releases
BC Federation of Labour statement on the attacks in Sri Lanka
April 25, 2019
The BC Federation of Labour is profoundly troubled to learn of the attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka that claimed the lives of hundreds in their places of worship.
On behalf of the 500,000 union members represented by the Federation through its affiliates, we condemn... more BC Federation of Labour Calls for the Immediate Passing of Bill C-262
April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019Senators of CanadaThe Senate of CanadaOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A4BC Federation of Labour Calls for the Immediate Passing of Bill C-262Dear Senators,The B.C. Federation of Labour is calling on each Senator of Canada to pass Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in... more BCFED welcomes worker compensation review giving voice to injured workers
April 3, 2019 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
The BC Federation of Labour is welcoming the formal, independent review of the provincial workers’ compensation and appeal system announced by the provincial government.
"Injured workers and their families must be fully and fairly compensated for any loss or injury on the job. We welcome the... more BCFED Statement on March 21: The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2019
The following is a statement from BC Federation of Labour leadership Laird Cronk and Sussanne Skidmore:
Today marks 59 years since 69 people were killed by police in South Africa while attending a peaceful demonstration against Apartheid Pass Laws.
Every year since March 21, 1960, the... more Statement on mosque attacks in New Zealand
March 15, 2019
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Laird Cronk, president and Sussanne Skidmore, secretary-treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour:
“Today our thoughts are with the people of New Zealand after yesterday’s devastating shooting in Christchurch.
While information is still... more This International Women’s Day, BCFED challenges men to Be More Than A Bystander in the workplace
March 8, 2019
The following is a statement from the BC Federation of Labour leaders Sussanne Skidmore and Laird Cronk on International Women’s Day:
This year, the Federation is focusing on shifting the culture in B.C. with respect to women’s’ rights and safety. Asbestos leading cause of workplace deaths, yet 2 violations a day reported by WorkSafeBC
March 1, 2019 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
BC Insulators Union and BC Federation of Labour call for immediate BC government action to provincially license asbestos removal firms after BC Supreme Court ruling permanently banning company that broke rules over 230 times, has not paid fines of $635,000 over 9 years
... more Budget 2019 strengthens employment standards and highlights path for good, green jobs
February 19, 2019
VICTORIA – Budget 2019 focuses on measures that will benefit thousands of working families, create opportunities for new and under-employed workers to access good, green jobs and strengthen employment standards. Affordability and improved services in Throne Speech provide an opportunity to expand good jobs – BC Federation of Labour
February 13, 2019
Vancouver – In its third Speech from the Throne, B.C.’s NDP government renewed their commitment to improving affordability and expanding services for British Columbians.
Key steps included the introduction of B.C.’s first ever Poverty Reduction Strategy, the full elimination of MSP premiums and... more Hey Nanaimo voters, let’s keep a good thing going by electing the BC NDP’s Sheila Malcolmson
January 24, 2019
With advance polls open for voting in the important Nanaimo provincial by-election, the BC Federation of Labour is encouraging union members in the Hub City to get out to vote to elect the BC NDP’s Sheila Malcolmson.
“It’s a crucial election and the choices are clear,” says BCFed President Laird... more