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BCFED demands action from government to keep workers safe in Day of Mourning march at Legislature
April 28, 2017 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
Labour activists today marched on the legislature in Victoria carrying 100 coffins to mark April 28th the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or seriously injured on the job, and to demand action from the provincial government to do more to keep workers safe on the job.
“We extend our... more Unemployment in BC rises, province leads country in precarious part-time work—March job stats
April 7, 2017
Vancouver - The ranks of unemployed workers in BC grew as full-time jobs declined slightly, while BC leads the country in the prevalence of precarious part-time work, according to March jobs numbers released today by Statistics Canada.
Almost 10,000 more British Columbians were out... more BCFED demands answers from Clark government over small fine for safety violations that caused worker’s death
April 4, 2017
Vancouver-The BC Federation of Labour is demanding answers from Premier Clark’s labour minister, Shirley Bond, about a paltry fine assessed against a big Vancouver property development firm whose serious violation of health and safety rules caused the death of a Kamloops... more National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
March 31, 2017
As part of our support for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, we are encouraging affiliates and union members across the province to post information in their communities about providing testimony to the National Inquiry. Attached is a one-page document that... more Another worker’s death sparks renewed calls for Clark government to do more to make workplaces safer
March 31, 2017
Vancouver-The tragic death of a New Westminster restaurant worker last week has renewed concerns of the BC Federation of Labour that the provincial government needs to do more to make BC workplaces safer.
“We extend our condolences to the family and colleagues of the worker who... more Clark Liberals siphoning millions of dollars in WCB funds that should go to injured workers, and improved workplace safety measures, says BCFED
March 29, 2017
Vancouver - Premier Christy Clark’s plan to siphon tens of millions of dollars in funds for injured workers and gift it to employers is an outrageous political move and comes at a time when more needs to be done to keep workers safe on the job and fairly compensate those who are... more BCFED statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 20, 2017
The following is a statement from BCFED President Irene Lanzinger:
“This year, on March 21st, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with a message on behalf of the 500,000 union members in this province and their families. To truly understand the impact of... more BCFED releases second Game Over Christy ad pointing to forestry job losses, minimum wage and corporate donations.
March 16, 2017
Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour released this morning the latest in a series of 30-second Game Over Christy advertisements (https://youtu.be/1jH-8mybdMg) on social media. It again casts Premier Clark as a video game character who racks up bonus points for photo ops, but... more BC needs a leader who will make life better for women
March 7, 2017
The following is a statement from BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger to mark International Women’s Day, March 8:
“As we celebrate International Women’s Day for 2017, a provincial election that has profound consequences for women is just around the corner on May 9.
How have women... more Vigil Sunday in Abbotsford to mark 10th anniversary of tragic, preventable deaths of three farmworkers in van crash
March 3, 2017 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
Vancouver - Family, friends and community will gather at a special ceremony Sunday, March 5, in Abbotsford to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic and preventable deaths of three farmworkers who were killed as they were being transported to work.
Amarjit Kaur Bal, Sukvinder Kaur... more