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This BCFED Submission to the Workers' Compensation Board on Proposed Policy: Occupational Health and Safety Penalty Policies recommends changes to the proposed policies in support of healthier and safer workplaces and work activities. Read the full document here: Proposed Policy: Occupational Health and Safety Penalty Policies

This BCFED Submission to the Workers' Compensation Board on Proposed Policy: Partners in Injury & Disability Prevention Program (COR) “In Good Standing” Criteria provides our feedback with respect to what constitutes “in good standing” for the purposes of receiving a rebate. Read the full document here: Proposed Policy: Partners in Injury & Disability Prevention Program (COR) “In Good Standing”

This BCFED Submission to the Workers' Compensation Board reviews and critiques Proposed Policy and Regulatory Amendments. Read the full document here: BCFED WCB Consultation Submission October 15, 2015

This discussion paper focuses on the importance of public services and the impacts of tax cuts on service delivery and jobs. It was originally presented at the 56th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour in 2014. Read the full document here: Fight the Attack on Public Services BCFED Discussion Paper

This paper looks at the changes to the BC Workers’ Compensation System from 2002- 2008, and how these changes have come at a profound cost to workers and to the treatment and benefits that injured workers receive under the compensation system. Read the full document here: Changes to the BC Workers’ Compensation System (2002- 2008): The Impact on Injured Workers