News releases
Criminal charges against Kiewit construction precedent-setting
May 31, 2019 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
The BC Federation of Labour welcomes the filing of criminal charges against Peter Kiewit Sons Co. and two supervisors for criminal negligence in the 2009 death of construction worker Sam Fitzpatrick.
“For the first time ever, a major Canadian corporation is being held criminally responsible for... more National Injured Workers’ Day statement
May 31, 2019 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
Vancouver - June 1 is National Injured Workers’ Day across Canada, a day to stand in solidarity with injured workers for the restoration of dignity, respect and justice. Workplace accidents have tragic consequences and a lasting impact on the workers who experience them.
“Last year... more Aquilini family ordered to pay temporary foreign workers $130k in wages after BCFED complaint with partner organizations
May 16, 2019
The BC Federation of Labour is welcoming a Ministry of Labour decision ordering the Aquilini family to pay over $130,000 in wages and vacation pay owed to temporary foreign workers employed at their berry farm in Pitt Meadows. Laird Cronk: Labour law changes help restore fairness and balance
May 13, 2019
Proposed changes to B.C. labour laws will make a real difference for workers, particularly the most vulnerable — children, new Canadians, and the working poor. President Laird Cronk on the labour law changes (video)
May 1, 2019
Global TV's Sonia Sunger sits down with BC Federation of Labour President Laird Cronk to talk about changes to BC's labour laws.
Labour Code changes help restore fairness and balance
April 30, 2019
Proposed revisions to the BC Labour Code will help restore much-needed fairness at unionized worksites across the province.
“British Columbia remains a low-wage province, and precarious work is on the rise. The best antidote to economic inequality is greater union density,” says BC Federation of... more BCFED welcomes rebalancing of Employment Standards Act
April 29, 2019
Victoria - Revisions announced today to British Columbia’s Employment Standards legislation will make a real, positive difference to workers and their families across British Columbia.
“The Employment Standards Act is being modernized, providing a more just level of protection for... more Ceremonies across BC honour lost workers on April 28
April 26, 2019
Richmond — This weekend, thousands of British Columbians are remembering workers who lost their lives on the job, at more than 35 Day of Mourning ceremonies around the province.
Today’s Vancouver ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at Jack Poole Plaza, preceded by the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron... more BC Federation of Labour statement on the attacks in Sri Lanka
April 25, 2019
The BC Federation of Labour is profoundly troubled to learn of the attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka that claimed the lives of hundreds in their places of worship.
On behalf of the 500,000 union members represented by the Federation through its affiliates, we condemn... more BC Federation of Labour Calls for the Immediate Passing of Bill C-262
April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019Senators of CanadaThe Senate of CanadaOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A4BC Federation of Labour Calls for the Immediate Passing of Bill C-262Dear Senators,The B.C. Federation of Labour is calling on each Senator of Canada to pass Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in... more