News releases
Successful transit referendum essential to cut congestion and benefit economy, environment and workers
December 18, 2014
Vancouver BC - The BC Federation of Labour will encourage its members and the public to vote yes in the upcoming spring transit referendum. Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6, 2014
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the B.C. Federation of Labour:
“Today marks 25 years since the tragedy at L’Ecole Polytechnique, where 14 women were shot and killed for simply being women striving towards an education in the trades.
We still have a lot of work to do... more BC Federation of Labour elects new President and Secretary-Treasurer
November 27, 2014
VANCOUVER – Following a vote of more than 2,200 delegates at the BC Federation of Labour convention, Irene Lanzinger has been elected President. Irene is the first woman to ever hold that position.
Irene Lanzinger received 1,137 votes, and Amber Hockin received 1,080 votes.
Irene... more We must raise the minimum wage
November 26, 2014 | Minimum Wage
How many British Columbians have been told that getting a job is their path out of poverty?
Unfortunately, the sad truth is that thousands of full-time workers toiling at $10.25 per hour (the current minimum wage in BC) find themselves thousands of dollars short of the reaching the poverty line... more BCFED launches Fight For $15 campaign to increase the minimum wage
November 26, 2014 | Minimum Wage
VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour has launched the Fight For $15 campaign, calling on the provincial government to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour.
“At the current minimum wage, working full-time is not enough to lift a worker out of poverty,” said Jim Sinclair,... more BC Federation of Labour Convention begins next week
November 21, 2014
Vancouver - The 56th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour is next week beginning Monday, November 24, to Friday, November 28.
More than 2,000 delegates from across BC will gather at the Vancouver Convention Centre East to shape the direction of the provincial labour... more Jim Sinclair announces he will not seek re-election as BCFED President
October 9, 2014
October 9, 2014
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
For the past 35 years I have been a part of the most wonderful movement in the world – the labour movement. For the last 15 of those years, I have had the honour and privilege to be the President of the B.C. Federation of Labour, a position that allowed me... more Teachers’ fight for public education results in tentative deal
September 16, 2014
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the news that after sustained job action, BC teachers have reached a tentative deal that addresses the key issues of wages and improved learning conditions for students. Public sector unions tell Premier Clark “we stand in solidarity with teachers”
September 9, 2014
Vancouver – BC public sector unions are sending a message to the Premier that they stand in solidarity with BC teachers and are urging her to accept the proposal for binding arbitration.
“The Premier is attempting to use other settlements in the public sector to create a divide... more Christy Clark emerges from hiding to make the situation worse by attacking teachers
September 3, 2014
VANCOUVER – B.C. Federation of Labour President, Jim Sinclair expressed dismay that Premier Christy Clark has made it even more difficult to find a resolve to the teacher’s dispute. In her press conference today, the Premier was critical of teachers and blamed them solely for... more