News releases
BC NDP commits to Aboriginal peoples’ rights and reconciliation
September 22, 2016
The BC Federation of Labour says that commitments made today by the BC NDP to First Nations leaders will address historic wrongs, come to grips with contemporary injustice and chart a path for reconciliation.
Speaking at the Union of BC Indian Chiefs annual meeting in Vancouver, party leader John... more Trudeau Liberals’ temporary foreign worker changes favour employers
September 20, 2016 | Temporary Foreign Workers
Vancouver - Proposals from a parliamentary committee dominated by the federal Liberal government could—if enacted—make it easier for employers to use temporary foreign workers instead of recruiting Canadian workers by paying decent wages and implementing much needed skills training programs.
“There... more Horgan plan will break transportation gridlock in Lower Mainland
September 16, 2016
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour has given the thumbs up to NDP Leader John Horgan’s pledge to build public transit in the Lower Mainland.
“We’ve endured transportation grid lock in the region for far too long because of Premier Clark and the choices she’s made and the... more Small increase in minimum wage will leave 500,000 BC workers earning poverty wages
September 15, 2016
Vancouver - The $0.40 per hour increase in BC’s minimum wage that takes effect today will do little to address BC’s problem of poverty and inequality, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“The small raise still means that 500,000 BC workers earn poverty wages—under $15 per hour. That’... more Evergreen Line contractor SNC should pay heavy price for firing worker over safety concerns
September 8, 2016
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour says big-time fines should be levied against the contractor building the Evergreen rapid transit line after the company was found to have illegally fired a worker who complained about unsafe working conditions, and then lied about the reasons... more Labour Day Message from President Irene Lanzinger
September 4, 2016 | Minimum Wage
Plight of low-wage workers symbolic of Premier Clark’s abject failure to deal with poverty, inequality
As we celebrate the holiday—Labour Day—that honours the contributions working people make every day to our economy and our communities, I’m asking all British Columbians to take a... more Join us to celebrate Labour Day
August 31, 2016
This long weekend, the union movement is sponsoring events and festivities to mark Labour Day in communities across the province.
Click here to find out what’s happening near you. Glaring omission in Christy Clark’s climate change plan: What happens to workers?
August 19, 2016
The BC Federation of Labour says there’s a big hole in the climate change measures announced by Premier Clark today because they fail to address the central question of what happens to workers affected by changes in the economy and job market as the province moves to a low carbon economy.
“Premier... more Coalition Calls Federal Plan for National Inquiry too Vague
August 4, 2016
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BC Federation of Labour Statement on Pride
July 30, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour, regarding Pride events in British Columbia:
“Pride Season is in full swing and events have been taking place across the province that celebrate our diversity and continue to... more