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BCFED welcomes the re-establishment of a BC Human Rights Commission
August 4, 2017
Vancouver-The BC Federation of Labour commends the new provincial government on the re-establishment of the BC Human Rights Commission.
For fifteen years, BC has been without a Human Rights Commission, which plays an important role in ensuring that women, persons of colour, LGBTQ... more BC Federation of Labour Statement on Pride
August 3, 2017
The following is a statement from BCFED president Irene Lanzinger:
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour would like to wish working people in British Columbia a happy Pride season.
Already tens of thousands have celebrated pride in communities across the province including Prince... more New government will work for working people in BC, says BCFED
July 18, 2017
Victoria-After today’s transfer of power and swearing in of a new premier and cabinet, “British Columbia has a new government led by Premier John Horgan that will work for working people for the first time in 16 years,” says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger.
“For... more BCFED eager to work with new NDP government to improve worker safety after recent succession of tragic accidents
July 11, 2017
Vancouver-With a week left before the swearing-in of Premier John Horgan and a new cabinet, the BC Federation of Labour says it’s gearing up to work with the new government to address workplace health and safety issues, where urgent action is required.
“While BC has been gripped... more BC jobs numbers grow, but part-time work, concentration in Lower Mainland pose challenges, says BCFED
July 7, 2017
Vancouver - An increase of 20,000 jobs in BC for June is a positive sign for the economy, though the BC Federation of Labour says that underneath the strong monthly results reported today by Statscan are continued challenges addressing the high level of part time work in the... more Plight of laid off Sears staff highlights need for stronger protections for workers nationally, provincially, says BCFED
July 5, 2017
Vancouver - The treatment under existing laws of thousands of laid off Sears employees highlights the need for stronger basic protections and employment standards for workers in Canada, says the BC Federation of Labour.
Sears closed 59 stores and laid off 2,900 staff on June 22.... more BCFED respectfully urges Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor to invite John Horgan to form government
June 29, 2017
In the aftermath of the confidence vote defeat of Premier Christy Clark in the Legislature today, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger has written the province’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Judith Guichon, respectfully urging her to invite BC NDP leader John Horgan to form a... more BCFED offers free English classes in Richmond, Vancouver to promote safer workplaces
June 26, 2017 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour is offering free English as an Additional Language (EAL) courses to help new English language speakers in the workforce and promote improved workplace health and safety.
In Vancouver, the course runs from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm Tuesdays and... more Silver lining in brazen, desperate throne speech is that Clark game over countdown begins, says BCFED
June 22, 2017
Vancouver-Today’s throne speech, loaded with promises that the BC Liberals had rejected just weeks ago, defies belief and is a brazen, desperate effort to cling to power by Christy Clark, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“I think the vast majority of British Columbians will see it... more National Aboriginal Day Statement by President Irene Lanzinger
June 21, 2017
June 21 marks the 21st celebration of Canada’s National Aboriginal Day. It’s a day that acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of indigenous peoples and the rich heritage of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. In a practical way, this acknowledgement begins with recognizing the traditional... more