News releases
Working people will benefit from bold affordability measures in BC Budget 2018
February 20, 2018
Victoria—The BC NDP government’s first full budget charts a new course with bold investments in housing and childcare that will make life better and more affordable for working people, says the BC Federation of Labour (BCFED).
“For 16 years the BC Liberals made decisions that benefited their rich... more Appointment of new Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Mitzi Dean welcomed by BCFED
February 15, 2018
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour says it welcomes the appointment today by Premier John Horgan of MLA Mitzi Dean as the newly created Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity.
“It’s an important move to turn the tide on 16 years of BC Liberal policies that have hurt women... more Throne Speech builds solid foundation to make life better, more affordable for BC workers
February 13, 2018
Vancouver – In its first formal Throne Speech, BC’s NDP government covered a lot of ground outlining a plan to put people first and address the challenges faced by workers across the province, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“It’s a refreshing change,” says BCFED President Irene... more Marking Family Day: One small way to better support working families
February 9, 2018
To celebrate Family Day 2018, the BC Federation of Labour is proposing a small but important step that would better support many working families in our province.
“We think we should look at updating and changing our employment laws’” says BCFED President Irene Lanzinger, “to ensure that working... more Three-year wait for $15 minimum wage disappointing, says BCFED
February 8, 2018
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour is pleased that BC’s minimum wage will be boosted to $15 an hour, but disappointed that the Horgan government’s planned implementation timeline will see low wage workers wait three-plus years to reach it. Labour code review a step towards balance and fairness for workers, says BCFED
February 6, 2018
Vancouver – A review of the BC labour code announced by Victoria today is a step in renewing the confidence of the labour movement in the code and its administration, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“After 16 years of the BC Liberals, we urgently need to restore balance and... more BCFED Statement on Black History Month
February 5, 2018
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour.
February marks Black History Month in BC. And as we celebrate, there is much to reflect upon in the journey toward equitable treatment of black people in our local, national and global communities.... more Appointment of new labour board chair, Jacquie de Aguayo, will restore fairness, balance at LRB says BCFED
February 5, 2018
Vancouver - The BC government’s appointment today of Jacquie de Aguayo as chair of the BC Labour Relations Board is a positive step that will help improve the tribunal’s credibility and foster better labour relations, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“We’re pleased with the... more Dave Barrett: A bold premier for a bold era
February 2, 2018
Vancouver - The labour movement is marking the life of BC’s first NDP Premier Dave Barrett, a friend of working people, and a politician who had a profound impact on our province, says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger.
BC’s 26th premier, Barrett led a reform-... more Injured workers will benefit from enhanced WCB funding for advocacy and support
January 24, 2018
Vancouver - Today’s announcement by Labour Minister Harry Bains of increased funding for the WCB Workers’ Advisors Office is a small but positive step to do more to help injured workers navigate the WCB’s complex injury claims system, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“It’s a step... more