News releases
BCFED teacher solidarity rally comes to Kelowna
September 3, 2014
Vancouver – The B.C. Federation of Labour is hosting a solidarity rally today in West Kelowna in support of BC teachers’ ongoing fight for a fair deal and better supports for kids.
Today’s rally begins at 4:00 pm in front of Christy Clark’s constituency office, 3-2429 Dobbin Road,... more Solidarity Rallies begin this week, starting at Minister Fassbender’s office
September 2, 2014
VANCOUVER,– The B.C. Federation of Labour is holding a series of solidarity rallies this week in support of the teachers’ fight for a fair deal and better classroom conditions.
The first rally will be held today at 5:00 pm in front of Education Minister Peter Fassbender’s office in... more BCFED and BCTF Solidarity Statement
September 1, 2014
Statement of Solidarity with BC’s Teachers
On this Labour Day, BC’s Labour Movement stands in solidarity with the more than 40,000 teachers in the province who are fighting for the rights of children to a quality public education and the rights of teachers to a fair collective agreement. Take Action on Aboriginal Women Crisis, Demand Provincial and Territorial Federation of Labour Presidents
August 28, 2014
CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND--(Marketwired - Aug. 27, 2014) - The presidents of Canada's provincial labour federations are joining growing demands for government action to address the missing and murdered aboriginal women crisis. The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Tsilhqot’in vs. British Columbia
August 27, 2014
The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Tsilhqot’in vs. British Columbia, which recognizes the Tsilhqot’in Nation holds Aboriginal title over the lands in their traditional territory.
“We congratulate the Tsihlqot’in Nation on this land mark ruling,” said... more New poll shows support for teachers still strong, especially among parents
August 27, 2014
Vancouver – A new Insights West poll commissioned by the B.C. Federation of Labour (BCFED) shows that parents support BC’s teachers 2-to-1 in the current dispute with the BC Liberal Government, and agree with teachers on key issues at the heart of the ongoing negotiations. WorkSafeBC Review takes first step towards improved enforcement, but needs to go further
July 15, 2014 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
Vancouver – The WorkSafeBC Review opens the door to increased enforcement and prosecution, but doesn’t go far enough says the B.C. Federation of Labour.
“Increased enforcement and prosecution of negligent employers is fundamental to improving worker safety and compliance with the... more B.C. Federation of Labour Statement on Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2014
The B.C. Federation of Labour proudly celebrates National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2014 and acknowledges the tremendous contributions Aboriginal peoples of Canada make every day to advance a place of reconciliation within our unions, our workplaces, our communities and our country. Fundamental flaws of the TFW program remain unaddressed
June 20, 2014 | Temporary Foreign Workers
VANCOUVER – Federal government’s changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) miss the mark, and do nothing to address the fundamental flaws of a program that depresses wages and leaves workers vulnerable.
“These changes are an admission that the TFWP that the... more BC teachers need our support
June 18, 2014
“On the importance of education generally we may remark it is as necessary as the light, it should be as common as water, and as free as air.”
- Egerton Ryerson, founding father of public education in Canada, 1846
As most of us head for work this morning we will likely walk, drive, or cycle by a... more