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Asbestos Ban Long Overdue
December 15, 2016
Vancouver-The BC Federation of Labour applauds the decision by the federal government to move towards a comprehensive ban of the manufacture, import, export, and use of asbestos by 2018.
“Credit for this decision should go to those activists from the labour movement, families, and... more Marking UN Human Rights Day, December 10: BCFED urges all British Columbians to take up fight against hate and intolerance
December 9, 2016
Vancouver-The following is a statement from BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger to mark the UN’s 68th International Day for Human Rights:
“It’s timely that a month after the election of Donald Trump—after a campaign based on intolerance, hate, and discrimination—we... more Fraser Institute report highlights benefits of union membership
December 8, 2016
Vancouver - A report released today by the Fraser Institute offers compelling reasons for workers to join unions to improve wages and benefits, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“Whether it is in the private or public sector, the report shows that workers who are union members have... more Statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour to commemorate December 6
December 6, 2016
Vancouver-The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, to commemorate December 6: BC Federation of Labour Statement on December 3 International Day of Persons With Disabilities
December 2, 2016
Vancouver-The following is a statement from BCFED president Irene Lanzinger:
“One of the fundamental missions of the BC Federation of Labour and the labour movement in our province is to strive to make all workplaces safe for workers with disabilities.
So on this important date,... more Lanzinger, Ekman re-elected to lead 500,000-member BC Federation of Labour
December 1, 2016
VANCOUVER-President Irene Lanzinger and Secretary-Treasurer Aaron Ekman were re-elected for two-year terms to lead the 500,000-member BC Federation of Labour.
“Together with Aaron, I’m proud to be able lead a dynamic and progressive organization with so many members who share a... more Labour launches Better Can Happen Here campaign to bring political change in May’s BC election
November 30, 2016
VANCOUVER-The BC labour movement today launched its Better Can Happen Here political action campaign to elect a new government that will make life better for working families in next May’s pivotal provincial election.
“Government can be such a positive force for change for... more Horgan pledge for tougher safety protections for asbestos removal workers will bring much needed change says BCFED
November 29, 2016
VANCOUVER-A commitment today by BC NDP leader John Horgan to get tough with asbestos removal contractors will go a long way to end the inaction by Victoria that has put workers’ health and safety at risk, says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger
“Mandatory licensing... more BCFED’s Lanzinger keynote convention address makes case for political change in May BC election
November 28, 2016
VANCOUVER- BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger opened her organization’s 57th Convention Monday with a provocative speech that prosecuted the record of the Clark government and made the case for political change in next May’s provincial election.
Lanzinger targeted... more BC Federation of Labour convention begins Monday in Vancouver
November 25, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY
November 25, 2016
Next May’s provincial election will figure prominently when an expected 1,500 union members from all parts of the province gather in Vancouver for the week-long 57th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour starting November 28.
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