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The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our submission with respect to the proposed amendments to: Part 8: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment: Section 8.24, High Visibility and Distinguishing Apparel Part 20: Construction, Excavation and Demolition: Section 20.47 Concrete Pumping; and Part 21: Blasting Operations The Federation represents

Budget 2020 is an opportunity for the government to take advantage of BC’s strong economic growth and put this province’s wealth to work for working people. This submission calls on the NDP government to introduce bold progressive tax reform so that it can make needed investments in social programs and public services. During the BC Liberal government, British Columbia’s wealth was built on a

The Federation considers the consultation process as a valuable opportunity to make recommendations on the proposed regulatory amendments. The BCFED and our affiliates participated in the pre-consultation meetings and were concerned that this comprehensive review not weaken worker safety by reason of the proposed reduction in the number of sections. In October 2018, the BCFED provided a submission

Poverty has many faces in our community including children, injured workers, persons with disabilities, low-wage and precarious workers, undocumented persons, and members of equity-seeking groups. Poverty is a problem that impacts all of us and we must work together to eliminate it from our province. The former BC Liberal government refused to develop a poverty reduction strategy, and BC fell

The current Employment Standards Act (“ESA” “Act”) fails to provide the growing body of vulnerable and precariously-employed workers with necessary rights and protections and contributes to the growth of precarious employment conditions. Improvements are long-overdue, and the government should act quickly to protect workers. The ESA should be a universal floor that provides a fair and just level

The BCFED appreciates the opportunity to provide our submission with respect to the draft final report Keeping Workers, The Public and the Environment Safe from Asbestos. We strongly urge the MOL to immediately proceed with implementing our recommendations. To read the full submission, click here.