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A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Submission Part 6, Substance specific requirements, Combustible dust, Sections 6.133-6.166 Part 4, General conditions, Sections 4.17 and 4.42 Part 5, Chemical agents and biological agents, Section 5.71 Part 31, Firefighting, Section 31.5 The BC Federation of Labour (“BCFED” “Federation”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our recommendations

The BCFED is pleased the government introduced Bill 5 in 2022 requiring asbestos abatement employers to be licensed and all workers to be certified. The BC Ministry of Labour’s working group made these recommendations in their 2018 report, Keeping Workers, The Public and The Environment Safe from Asbestos. BC is now the only jurisdiction in Canada to require licensing for asbestos abatement employers.

The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) provided a submission on the BC government’s Clean Transportation Action Plan, a commitment under the Clean BC Roadmap to 2030. The BCFED is recognized by the government as a significant advocate for workers in BC, and we are committed to ensuring that workers' rights are maintained and strengthened through the necessary economic transitions to a low carbon future.

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Submission: Part 6: Substance specific requirements amendments to asbestos The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) represents more than 500,000 unionized workers in all industries across BC. The BCFED is recognized as being the voice for all workers in the province. The BCFED has a history of working with our affiliates, the Canadian Labour Congress

The BCFED is pleased to participate in the consultation on the BC Ministry of Labour’s Discussion Paper “Potential Criteria for Extending the Mental Health Presumption of Other Eligible Occupations, July 23.”

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Introduction The Federation represents more than 500,000 members of our affiliated unions, from more than 1,100 locals working in every aspect of the BC economy. The Federation is recognized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB,” “Board”) and the government as a major stakeholder in advocating for the health and safety of all workers in BC