News releases
BC Federation of Labour renews call for independent public inquiry into the Lakeland and Babine sawmill explosions
March 26, 2015
VANCOUVER – In light of evidence that has been revealed during the course of the Coroner’s Inquest, the BC Federation of Labour is renewing its call for a full independent public inquiry into the Lakeland and Babine sawmill explosions.
Below is a statement from Irene Lanzinger,... more Government announcement abandons working people, guarantees workers will remain in poverty
March 12, 2015 | Minimum Wage
VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour is extremely disappointed with the BC Liberal government’s announcement on minimum wage, saying it will do nothing to lift minimum wage workers out of poverty.
“Today’s announcement guarantees that hundreds of thousands of British Columbians... more Statement on International Women’s Day
March 6, 2015
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour.
March 8th is International Women’s Day. For more than 100 years we have marked this important day, taking the opportunity to reflect on the progress made and achievements won for women across the... more BC Federation of Labour brings good jobs message to Victoria
March 3, 2015
VICTORIA – Representatives with the BC Federation of Labour are in Victoria today making the case that good jobs are the backbone of a strong economy.
Increasing BC’s minimum wage, improving access to apprenticeships, and addressing weak successorship laws and contract flipping are the issues being... more BC Budget misses the mark. Gives a break to the highest earners, and leaves the rest of us behind.
February 17, 2015
VICTORIA – The BC Budget has missed the mark when it comes to creating opportunity and supporting working families in British Columbia, says the BC Federation of Labour.
“It is extremely disappointing that the government is giving a tax break to the highest earners in our province... more Needed reforms to hold negligent employers accountable finally introduced
February 11, 2015 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
Vancouver – After years of pushing the BC government to act, BC Federation of Labour is pleased that the Minister of Labour has finally taken action on needed reforms to increase workplace safety and hold negligent employers accountable. Supreme Court affirms workers’ right to strike in collective bargaining
January 30, 2015
VANCOUVER - The BC Federation of Labour welcomes today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada that acknowledges the right to strike as an essential part of meaningful collective bargaining.
“No one enters into strike action lightly, it is always a last resort. In fact, the vast... more BC Federation of Labour disappointed Mullin reappointed Chair of Labour Relations Board
January 29, 2015
VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour has expressed disappointment and frustration that the BC Liberal government has reappointed Brent Mullin to another term as Chair of the Labour Relations Board (LRB).
“It is time for new leadership at the LRB,” said Irene Lanzinger, President... more New tax needed or we face gridlock nightmare
January 29, 2015
There has been a lot of attention paid to the upcoming plebiscite on transportation and transit funding and for good reason. Our current network of roads, buses and trains is simply not able to support our growing region.
We’ve all sat in gridlock, been passed over by packed buses and had to... more Fight for $15 campaign petition drive
January 14, 2015
VANCOUVER – A petition drive for the Fight for $15 Campaign will take place at a variety of locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Victoria January 15.
The B.C. Federation of Labour launched the Fight for $15 Campaign to increase the minimum wage in BC to $15 an hour. The Campaign sponsors events on... more