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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 BC Liberals and the Plecas report
January 24, 2019
The Speaker of the provincial Legislature Daryl Plecas has released a scathing report exposing allegations about spending by the Clerk of the Legislature Craig James.
James was appointed to his position amid much controversy by the Christy Clark BC Liberal government.
The Plecas report revealed... more March 2 Farmworkers Vigil honours three women killed in horrific work accident
January 24, 2019
Eleven years ago in March 2007, three women— Armajit Kaur Bal, 52, Sukhvinder Kaur Punia, 46, and Sarbjit Kaur Sidhu, 31—tragically lost their lives when a 15-passenger van carrying 17 women farm workers to work skidded out of control on the Trans-Canada Highway near Abbotsford, BC. Debate about BC’s democracy a healthy outcome of PR referendum, says BCFED
December 20, 2018
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour says it’s disappointed by the results of the referendum on proportional representation, which favoured the no side.
“But,” says BCFED President Laird Cronk, “the months-long debate about how to make our voting system more democratic and... more Annual Labour Christmas Dinner ready to serve thousands on Christmas Eve
December 19, 2018
Vancouver - Union members and volunteers are ready to serve up to 3,000 people at the 24th Annual Labour Community Christmas Dinner. Media are invited to attend the annual event.
Date: December 24, 2018
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Locations: Maritime Labour Centre, 1880... more BCFED supports proposed comprehensive asbestos handling rules, urges quick implementation action
December 19, 2018
The BC Federation of Labour is supporting the findings of a government report released today that—when implemented—will better protect workers from the severe health and safety risks posed by exposure to materials that contain asbestos.
“After years of lobbying for government to take this issue... more BCLI recommended revisions to Employment Standards Act fall short of needs of working people
December 13, 2018 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
As BC Labour Minister Harry Bains considers changes to strengthen protections for all workers in the province, a report and recommendations from a legal group fail overall to address the urgent need for change, says the BC Federation of Labour.
Under the BC Liberal government both basic standards... more