News releases
BCFED President Visits Locked Out Workers in Kelowna
November 11, 2013
Kelowna, BC—On Monday morning, B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair joined several dozen members the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 213, employed at Fortis BC, who has been locked out by the company which declared $187 million in profits last year.
The... more RECONCILIATION WEEK MESSAGE FROM JIM SINCLAIR
September 12, 2013
The B.C. Federation of Labour encourages all union members to take part in Reconciliation Week, September 16 to 22, 2013, to be educated on the concept of reconciliation and what it means to the people on whose land we build our livelihoods as working people.
Reconciliation Week is an important... more Reconcilliation Week Message from Jim Sinclair
September 12, 2013
The B.C. Federation of Labour encourages all union members to take part in Reconciliation Week, September 16 to 22, 2013, to be educated on the concept of reconciliation and what it means to the people on whose land we build our livelihoods as working people.
Reconciliation Week is an important... more Labour Day Message from Jim Sinclair
September 2, 2013
Strong unions key to a healthy middle class
Labour Day is a day to reflect on the important role of working people in Canada’s economy and our society, and on the gains we’ve made in the past 100 years. This Labour Day we also remember that it was working people banding together... more Union Advantage in BC
August 28, 2013
 BCFED PRESIDENT VISITS LOCKED OUT WORKERS IN KELOWNA
August 19, 2013
Kelowna, BC—On Monday morning, B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair joined several dozen members the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 213, employed at Fortis BC, who has been locked out by the company which declared $187 million in profits last year. Labour Organizations Call on BC Ferries to Build New Vessels in BC
July 23, 2013
New Westminster – BC Ferries announcement that it will build three new Intermediate class vessels was bittersweet, as BC Ferries once again opened the procurement process to international shipyards.
"We have been building ships on the west coast for over 100 years. We have the infrastructure, we... more Show of Support Planned for Locked-out IKEA Workers
July 19, 2013
Richmond, BC – A Saturday morning show of support is planned for IKEA workers at the Richmond IKEA location, where workers have been effectively locked out since early May.
 WHAT:        Support Rally
WHEREÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 3320 Jacombs Rd, Richmond BC
TIME:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11:00 am, Saturday, July 20, 2013... more In the face of a weakening economy and more cuts to public services, the B.C. Federation of Labour is calling for the government to convene a business and labour summit to find solutions for the province
July 2, 2013
Victoria--In the face of today’s revised budget, which showed British Columbians facing increased unemployment, lowered economic growth, declines in housing starts and retail sales, and further cuts to services, the British Columbia Federation of Labour has renewed its call for government to... more Injured Workers’ Day Highlights Need for Improved Compensation System
May 31, 2013
Vancouver, BC – The B.C. Federation of Labour is marking June 1st as Injured Workers’ Day with a renewed call for improvements to BC’s workers’ compensation system and a restoration of benefits for injured workers, Federation President Jim Sinclair said today.
The B.C. Federation of Labour and its... more