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Injured Workers’ Day Highlights Need for Improved Compensation System
May 31, 2016
Vancouver – June 1 is National Injured Workers’ Day, a day to stand in solidarity with injured workers for the restoration of dignity, respect and justice.
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
“Every year the BC Federation of... more BC Liberal government still not listening on needed minimum wage hikes
May 4, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Liberal government is still not listening to British Columbians on minimum wage rates with an increase that leaves working people below the poverty line, says BC Federation of Labour.
“It is clear that our Campaign is having an impact and has forced the... more National Day of Mourning – a call to action for a comprehensive ban on asbestos
April 28, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the National Day of Mourning:
“Every year communities across the country hold ceremonies to mark the National Day of Mourning on April 28.
It is a day we remember all... more BCFED in Victoria to highlight occupational health and safety concerns
April 25, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee is in Victoria today meeting with Ministers and MLAs on important workplace health and safety issues. Renewed call for Public Inquiry on the Anniversary of the Lakeland Sawmill Explosion
April 23, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the fourth anniversary of the Lakeland sawmill explosion:
“It has been four long years since the tragic explosion at the Lakeland sawmill in Prince George on April 23,... more Annual ‘sit-in’ to bring back Grant’s Law and protect vulnerable workers
April 16, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour’s Young Workers’ Committee is holding its annual overnight ‘sit-in’ to mark the anniversary when the BC Liberal government put vulnerable workers at risk by weakening Grant’s Law. Fight for $15 National Day of Action highlights growing momentum for fair wages: Events planned in cities across the country
April 15, 2016
Vancouver – The Fight for $15 campaign to increase the minimum wage is gaining momentum across Canada. Today is the National Day of Action with Fight for $15 events taking place in cities from Vancouver to Moncton.
Media are invited to attend the Vancouver rally. The event will... more Raising the minimum wage an important step in tackling poverty
April 1, 2016
Today is April Fools’ Day. It’s a day to tell a few jokes, have some fun and be a bit of a prankster.
But today is also notable for something else.
It is the day that British Columbia officially moves into last place with the lowest minimum wage in the country.
That’s right – as of today, no other... more No Joke! BC now has the lowest minimum wage in the country.
March 31, 2016
No Joke! BC now has the lowest minimum wage in the country.
Public opinion supports a move to $15/hour
Vancouver – Today might be April Fools’ Day, but it’s no joke that BC has the lowest minimum wage in the country, says the BC Federation of Labour. Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
“Today marks the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The BC... more