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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.
What: BC Federation... more Statement by BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger on the US election result
November 9, 2016
In what will emerge as uncertain times, there is a cautionary message that needs to be heeded in the US election results.
The unexpected triumph of Donald Trump rests on the deep seated desire for change by many Americans—including working people.
And while it remains to be seen what the outcome... more Growth in part-time, precarious work a warning sign in October job numbers report
November 4, 2016
VANCOUVER - BC had a modestly better month for jobs numbers released by Stats Can Friday morning, but continued disproportionate growth in lower-paying part-time employment, and a big jump in the unemployment rate are cause for concern, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“The trend... more Fine a slap on the wrist for employer whose negligence caused death of young worker
November 1, 2016 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
Vancouver - A recent court ruling in a case of criminal negligence in the tragic workplace death of a young Mission-area worker is a slap on the wrist for the employer whose failure to provide basic safety training caused the tragedy.
Kelsey Ann Kristian died after working just two... more Premier Clark’s firing of VSB criticized by BCFED
October 17, 2016
BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger made this comment today on the firing of the Vancouver School Board by the Christy Clark government.
“This is a classic diversion by the Liberal government,” says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger. “Chronically underfund schools for... more Fight for $15 Minimum Wage Campaign Launches New BC Election Video
October 14, 2016 | Minimum Wage
Vancouver – With the provincial election just seven months away, the BC Federation of Labour is releasing a new 30-second video today urging voters to elect a government that will implement a $15 per hour minimum wage for all workers.
The video highlights the financial challenges... more BCFED’s Lanzinger to take Welfare Food Challenge starting Sunday
October 13, 2016
Vancouver - BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger will join dozens of British Columbians from all walks of life to participate in the Welfare Food Challenge and eat for an entire week with a budget of only $18, all that Premier Christy Clark and her government give to... more Loss of 20,000 full-time jobs in BC highlights need for good jobs, good wages strategy
October 7, 2016
Vancouver -September employment numbers released today by Statistics Canada show BC has the worst record of any province on full-time employment, after the province shed 20,000 full-time jobs in September, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“Numbers bounce around month to month, but... more BCFED calls for good jobs, good wages action plan
October 6, 2016
Vancouver- The BC Federation Labour criticized the Clark government for poor economic management, declining wages, and the loss of good-paying, full-time jobs that support families and communities, in a presentation to Liberal and NDP politicians on the finance committee of the... more BC ends holdout status, CPP expansion one step closer
October 5, 2016
Vancouver - A significant expansion in Canada Pension Plan benefits is now one step closer to becoming a reality after BC ended its holdout status and formally signed on to the agreement reached at a First Ministers’ meeting in July.
“Improving CPP benefits and retirement security... more