News releases
Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women
December 6, 2017
Vancouver - The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women:
“Today marks 28 years since the killing of fourteen women at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal.
These... more Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 1, 2017
The Government of Canada recently tabled the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. If passed by the House of Commons, the Optional Protocol would allow persons with disabilities in Canada to make a complaint to the United Nations if they believe their... more Fair Wages are Critical to a Strong Economy
November 24, 2017
The BC Federation of Labour launched the Fight for $15 campaign three years ago, making the basic argument that a person working full-time should not be living below the poverty line.
Our campaign saw remarkable public support and, as a result, the NDP government has agreed to lift the minimum wage... more BCFED urges Fair Wages Commission to reach $15/hour by January 2019 and eliminate exemptions
November 23, 2017
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour is urging the Fair Wages Commission to set a swift timeline for reaching a $15/hour minimum wage and to eliminate discriminatory exemptions.
“Now is the time to be bold and to do the right thing for workers in BC,” said Irene Lanzinger,... more Fair Wages Commission gets started on hearings for the $15/hour minimum wage
November 16, 2017
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour is excited to participate in the round of consultations that start today regarding lifting the minimum wage in BC to $15/hour.
“We launched the Fight for $15 campaign three years ago, and we are eager to see a $15/hour minimum wage... more Statement on the workplace death of 3 workers in Fernie
October 18, 2017
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour, regarding the workplace death of 3 workers in Fernie:
“Today our thoughts are with the families, friends and community of the three workers who were killed yesterday while... more BC Federation of Labour welcomes the establishment of the Fair Wages Commission
October 5, 2017
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour welcomes today’s announcement on the Fair Wages Commission and looks forward to taking part in the consultation process.
“We are eager to get this process started,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “We welcome... more BC Federation of Labour supports efforts to close tax loopholes
September 20, 2017
VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour supports the efforts of the federal government to close tax loopholes that disproportionately benefit wealthy Canadians.
“Tax fairness is a critical issue in Canada,” said Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour. “Current loopholes that... more BC NDP budget update brings relief for working families
September 11, 2017
Victoria – Working families will see some relief and new opportunities based on the priorities set by the new NDP government’s budget update, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“Finally we see a government ready to invest in vital public services,” said BCFED President Irene... more Throne Speech highlights new approach that puts people first
September 8, 2017
Vancouver – Today’s Speech from the Throne highlights a new commitment to put people at the centre of government priorities, say BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger.
“For 16 years under the BC Liberals people have been left behind by a government who put their wealthy... more