March 1, 2019 |
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BCFED Response to BCLI Consultation Paper on the Employment Standards Act
Submitted August 31, 2018 Please see the PDF link below for the full submission.
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December 4, 2018 |
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Proposed Amendments to the BC Labour Relations Code
Concrete recommendations to improve the operation of the BC Labour Relations Code are long overdue. In the fifteen years since the Code was last reviewed a lot has changed. The imbalance of the current Code, its application, and lack of coverage of certain sectors result in it being increasingly difficult for workers to form unions and regain some control over both their work and personal lives
September 21, 2018 |
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Level the Playing Field: Investing in Workers to Build a Strong Economy
OVERVIEW The legacy of the former BC Liberal government is one of inequality, poverty and insecurity. We know that the affordability crisis, the rise of precarious work, and deep cuts to the services and programs people rely on have taken a toll on families and communities. The social and economic fabric of our province was hurt by the policies of the former government. Working people were left
September 21, 2018 |
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It’s time for a Poverty Free BC: The critical elements of a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy for BC
The BC Federation of Labour congratulates the BC government for its commitment to developing a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy for the province of British Columbia. BC has lagged behind other Canadian provinces in tackling this issue. The evidence is clear: our failure to act has had a significant toll on individuals and our communities. A comprehensive poverty reduction plan will reduce
May 10, 2018 |
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Fair and balanced labour laws
The new BC government formed a Labour Code review panel to fulfill an election promise to update BC’s labour laws. The BC Federation of Labour says that it’s time to restore fairness and balance after 16 years of the BC Liberals tilting the laws in favour of employers. To level the playing field for working people, the Federation is calling for action to: remove barriers for workers to exercise
March 21, 2018 |
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Fair and balanced labour laws
The new BC government formed a Labour Code review panel to fulfill an election promise to update BC’s labour laws. The BC Federation of Labour says that it’s time to restore fairness and balance after 16 years of the BC Liberals tilting the laws in favour of employers. To level the playing field for working people, the Federation is calling for action to: remove barriers for workers to exercise
