News releases
International Review Rebukes IKEA for Unfair Labour Practices
December 12, 2013
Vancouver, BC – An international panel has issued a damning report on IKEA Canada’s approach to labour relations at its Richmond, BC store. Workers at the Richmond location have been on the picket line since they were locked out more than six months ago. At issue in the dispute are... more B.C. Federation of Labour calls on RCMP to investigate allegations of fraud and theft against Tim Hortons
December 6, 2013
Vancouver - B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair today called on the RCMP to launch an investigation into Tim Hortons in light of serious allegations of theft and fraud committed against a number of its employees who are Temporary Foreign Workers.
According to claims by the workers,... more Statement from B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair on the Passing of Jack Munro (1931-2013)
November 15, 2013
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of former IWA President, and B.C. Federation of Labour Vice President, Jack Munro.
In 1959, Jack Munro moved to BC to work as a welder at a Nelson sawmill, where he quickly rose in the union from Job Steward to Plant Chair. In 1966, while... more BCFED President Visits Locked Out Workers in Kelowna
November 11, 2013
Kelowna, BC—On Monday morning, B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair joined several dozen members the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 213, employed at Fortis BC, who has been locked out by the company which declared $187 million in profits last year.
The... more RECONCILIATION WEEK MESSAGE FROM JIM SINCLAIR
September 12, 2013
The B.C. Federation of Labour encourages all union members to take part in Reconciliation Week, September 16 to 22, 2013, to be educated on the concept of reconciliation and what it means to the people on whose land we build our livelihoods as working people.
Reconciliation Week is an important... more Reconcilliation Week Message from Jim Sinclair
September 12, 2013
The B.C. Federation of Labour encourages all union members to take part in Reconciliation Week, September 16 to 22, 2013, to be educated on the concept of reconciliation and what it means to the people on whose land we build our livelihoods as working people.
Reconciliation Week is an important... more Labour Day Message from Jim Sinclair
September 2, 2013
Strong unions key to a healthy middle class
Labour Day is a day to reflect on the important role of working people in Canada’s economy and our society, and on the gains we’ve made in the past 100 years. This Labour Day we also remember that it was working people banding together... more Union Advantage in BC
August 28, 2013
 BCFED PRESIDENT VISITS LOCKED OUT WORKERS IN KELOWNA
August 19, 2013
Kelowna, BC—On Monday morning, B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair joined several dozen members the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 213, employed at Fortis BC, who has been locked out by the company which declared $187 million in profits last year. Labour Organizations Call on BC Ferries to Build New Vessels in BC
July 23, 2013
New Westminster – BC Ferries announcement that it will build three new Intermediate class vessels was bittersweet, as BC Ferries once again opened the procurement process to international shipyards.
"We have been building ships on the west coast for over 100 years. We have the infrastructure, we... more