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February 2, 2018 |
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Dave Barrett: A bold premier for a bold era

Vancouver - The labour movement is marking the life of BC’s first NDP Premier Dave Barrett, a friend of working people, and a politician who had a profound impact on our province, says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger. BC’s 26th premier, Barrett led a reform-minded government that implemented a long list of measures between 1972 and 1975. Among these were a new labour code and a

January 24, 2018 |
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Injured workers will benefit from enhanced WCB funding for advocacy and support

Vancouver - Today’s announcement by Labour Minister Harry Bains of increased funding for the WCB Workers’ Advisors Office is a small but positive step to do more to help injured workers navigate the WCB’s complex injury claims system, says the BC Federation of Labour. “It’s a step in the right direction to level the playing field for injured workers,” says BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. Bains

January 18, 2018 |
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BCFED President Irene Lanzinger to take part in minimum wage rally at Tim Hortons in Vancouver Friday

In support of Tim Hortons workers in Ontario, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger will be taking part in a rally outside the Tim Hortons location at 1st and Commercial in Vancouver’s east end Friday afternoon. What: Irene Lanzinger at rally in support of Tim Hortons workers in Ontario Where: Tim Hortons, 1635 Commercial Dr. at 1st Ave., Vancouver When: Friday, Jan. 19, 5:00 pm The

January 9, 2018 |
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Taxi, Uber workers need protections and level playing field if ride-hailing to move forward, says BCFED

Vancouver - In the debate about whether Uber and similar companies will operate in our province, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger says workers need protection and a level playing field before ride-hailing is given the go ahead. Appearing before the select government committee holding public hearings on how to regulate ride sharing on Jan. 9, Lanzinger outlined a series of

January 9, 2018 |
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Taxi, Uber workers need protections and level playing field if ride-hailing to move forward, says BCFED

Vancouver - In the debate about whether Uber and similar companies will operate in our province, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger says workers need protection and a level playing field before ride-hailing is given the go ahead. Appearing before the select government committee holding public hearings on how to regulate ride sharing on Jan. 9, Lanzinger outlined a series of

November 23, 2017 |
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BCFED urges Fair Wages Commission to reach $15/hour by January 2019 and eliminate exemptions

Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour is urging the Fair Wages Commission to set a swift timeline for reaching a $15/hour minimum wage and to eliminate discriminatory exemptions. “Now is the time to be bold and to do the right thing for workers in BC,” said Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour. “Low-wage workers cannot wait. The cost the living keeps going up, and workers


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