News releases
Canada’s Labour Leaders to the Premiers: Make Life Better for Vulnerable Workers
July 18, 2016
(Whitehorse, YT) – Ahead of the Council of the Federation meeting, Canada’s labour leaders are calling on the provincial and territorial premiers to make Canada’s most vulnerable workers the focus of their talks. City of Vancouver joins call for mandatory certification and licensing of asbestos contractors
June 29, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Building Trades Council and the BC Federation of Labour congratulate Vancouver City Council for passing a critical resolution calling on the province to implement mandatory certification and licensing of asbestos and hazardous material removal contractors. British Columbia is one step closer to ending poverty wages: BC NDP commit to $15/hour minimum wage
June 26, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour is applauding John Horgan and the BC NDP for committing to bring the minimum wage up to $15/hour.
“British Columbians are struggling to make ends meet with the ever increasing cost of living and skyrocketing user fees,” said Irene Lanzinger,... more BCFED celebrates National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement in recognition National Aboriginal Day from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
“This year marks the 20th Anniversary of National Aboriginal Day.
It’s a day to celebrate the rich and diverse culture and history of... more BCFED marks National Day of Reconciliation
June 11, 2016
Vancouver – June 11 is the National Day of Reconciliation, marking the federal government’s apology in 2008 to the indigenous people harmed by the residential school system.
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
“June 11 is an... more Injured Workers’ Day Highlights Need for Improved Compensation System
May 31, 2016
Vancouver – June 1 is National Injured Workers’ Day, a day to stand in solidarity with injured workers for the restoration of dignity, respect and justice.
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
“Every year the BC Federation of... more BC Liberal government still not listening on needed minimum wage hikes
May 4, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Liberal government is still not listening to British Columbians on minimum wage rates with an increase that leaves working people below the poverty line, says BC Federation of Labour.
“It is clear that our Campaign is having an impact and has forced the... more National Day of Mourning – a call to action for a comprehensive ban on asbestos
April 28, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the National Day of Mourning:
“Every year communities across the country hold ceremonies to mark the National Day of Mourning on April 28.
It is a day we remember all... more BCFED in Victoria to highlight occupational health and safety concerns
April 25, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee is in Victoria today meeting with Ministers and MLAs on important workplace health and safety issues. Renewed call for Public Inquiry on the Anniversary of the Lakeland Sawmill Explosion
April 23, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the fourth anniversary of the Lakeland sawmill explosion:
“It has been four long years since the tragic explosion at the Lakeland sawmill in Prince George on April 23,... more