News releases
Statement on National Aboriginal Day, June 21
June 19, 2015
VANCOUVER - The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour to mark June 21, National Aboriginal Day.
âJune 21 is Canadaâs National Aboriginal Day - a day to celebrate the beautiful, diverse and rich history and culture of Canadaâs First... more Avoidable death of a late night worker in Calgary prompts BCFED to re-new call for tougher laws
June 11, 2015
VANCOUVER â The BC Federation of Labour is renewing its call for tougher laws to protect late-night workers, in BC and across the country, following another avoidable death of a gas station attendant working alone late at night.
Maryam Rashidi, a 35-year-old Calgary resident and... more Injured Workersâ Day Highlights Need for Improved Compensation System
June 1, 2015
Vancouver â June 1 is National Injured Workersâ 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:
âEvery year the BC Federation of... more Apprenticeship placements finally get a boost
May 26, 2015
VANCOUVER â The BC Federation of Labour says the governmentâs commitment to have apprenticeship placements on public projects is a good first step to providing more opportunities for on-the-job training in BC.
âThis announcement is long overdue,â said Irene Lanzinger, President of... more Coronerâs Inquest into Lakeland sawmill explosion highlights the need for independent public inquiry
May 15, 2015
Vancouver â The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
âI want to thank the jury for their work on this inquest, and am pleased to see some strong directives regarding strengthening joint health and safety committees and reinforcing... more Jim Sinclair to receive Honourary Degree from KPU
April 29, 2015
VANCOUVER â The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour regarding the announcement that Jim Sinclair will receive a Honourary Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University:
âCongratulations to my friend and colleague Jim Sinclair on the news that... more BC Federation of Labour Statement on National Day of Mourning
April 28, 2015
VANCOUVER â The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the National Day of Mourning:
The National Day of Mourning, marked every year on April 28, is a very important day for workers.
It is a day to remember all those who... more Fight for $15 Campaign takes âIâm Not Loving Itâ message to McDonaldâs restaurants
April 14, 2015
Vancouver â On April, 15, the Fight for $15 Campaign is calling on large fast-food corporations, like McDonaldâs, to pay workers a fair wage.
âTomorrow we will be standing with fast-food workers across North America who are fighting for decent pay,â said Irene Lanzinger, President... more Annual âsit-inâ to bring back Grantâs Law and protect vulnerable workers
April 10, 2015
Vancouver - The Employee Action and Rights Network (EARN) and the BC Federation of Labourâs Young Workersâ Committee are holding an overnight âsit-inâ to mark the day the BC Liberal government put vulnerable workers at risk by weakening Grantâs Law. Two-thirds of British Columbians support a $15 an hour minimum wage
April 1, 2015 | Minimum Wage
VANCOUVER - A recent poll shows the public is unsatisfied with the BC Liberal governmentâs meager lift to the minimum wage, and continue to support the call for $15 an hour.
âThis poll is evidence that Premier Clark and Minister Bond got it wrong when they increased the minimum... more