News releases

BC NDP training investment means great trades opportunities for thousands of workers: BCFED

September 26, 2024 | Training and Apprenticeship
(Burnaby) Today’s announcement that a re-elected BC NDP government will make a major investment in training skilled trades workers is a big step forward for BC’s economy, BCFED President Sussanne Skidmore said today. “This investment will go a long way toward ensuring BC has the skilled workforce... more

BCFED calls for full employment rights for ride-hail and food delivery workers

June 12, 2024
Despite new provincial regulations introduced today, ride-hail and food delivery workers still won't receive the same workplace benefits and protections as other workers in BC, the BC Federation of Labour said today.“Under the rules announced today, ride-hail and food delivery workers are being... more

BCFED welcomes expansion of psychological injury presumption; continues to call for extension to all workers

June 10, 2024
Today’s announcement from the BC Ministry of Labour extending presumption to more workers for psychological injury coverage is an important step forward, BCFED President Sussanne Skidmore said today. “It’s good to see these new occupations join those with fast-tracked claims and timely access to... more

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “Solidarity is the answer to hate”

May 17, 2024
For the past several years, a concerted right-wing campaign has attacked 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and particularly our trans community members. But there’s growing hope that people from all backgrounds are pushing back against the fear and disinformation.

BCFED applauds Haida Nation Recognition Amendment Act

May 17, 2024
Rising Tide agreement will mean more certainty, stability for workers in Haida GwaiiThe BC Federation of Labour today congratulated the Haida Nation and the British Columbia government as Bill 25, the Haida Nation Recognition Amendment Act, officially became law late yesterday.

BCCWITT: New training program will improve psychological safety and culture in construction workplaces

Stand Up for Safe Workplaces to launch in spring 2025The BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) today announced Stand Up for Safe Workplaces, a new approach to workplace culture and safety training. Developed in partnership with the BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) Health... more

The Day of Mourning is about action as well as remembrance: BCFED

April 28 is about grief and remembering — honouring the workers we’ve lost, or who’ve been made sick or been injured, because of the work they do.

Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility

March 28, 2024
The International Transgender Day of Visibility is a celebration of the transgender and gender diverse members of our community. And it reminds us how important that visibility is: it reduces isolation, sending a clear message to trans people that they are not alone. And it helps to fight fear,... more

Celebrating International Women's Day by investing in women leaders

March 7, 2024
March 8 is International Women’s Day: a day when we remember, honour and celebrate the contributions of women (both cis and trans) and gender-diverse people in our communities.This year, as we mark IWD, we turn our attention to the upcoming election here in BC and are reminded that elections matter... more

BC budget helps working families close the gap by lowering costs. Let’s help raise wages, too: BCFED 

February 22, 2024
Today’s provincial budget will provide welcome relief for working families struggling with rising costs.