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Vancouver-The BC Federation of Labour applauds the decision by the federal government to move towards a comprehensive ban of the manufacture, import, export, and use of asbestos by 2018. “Credit for this decision should go to those activists from the labour movement, families, and health advocates across Canada,” stated BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. “This is an exciting and important

Vancouver-The following is a statement from BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger to mark the UN’s 68th International Day for Human Rights: “It’s timely that a month after the election of Donald Trump—after a campaign based on intolerance, hate, and discrimination—we mark the 68th International Human Rights Day (IHRD) on December 10th. The IHRD was originally declared by the United

Vancouver - A report released today by the Fraser Institute offers compelling reasons for workers to join unions to improve wages and benefits, says the BC Federation of Labour. “Whether it is in the private or public sector, the report shows that workers who are union members have better pay and benefits than workers who aren’t union members,” says BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. “So the study

VANCOUVER-President Irene Lanzinger and Secretary-Treasurer Aaron Ekman were re-elected for two-year terms to lead the 500,000-member BC Federation of Labour. “Together with Aaron, I’m proud to be able lead a dynamic and progressive organization with so many members who share a deep commitment to make life better for all working people,” says Lanzinger. “We extend our thanks to the many activists

VANCOUVER-The BC labour movement today launched its Better Can Happen Here political action campaign to elect a new government that will make life better for working families in next May’s pivotal provincial election. “Government can be such a positive force for change for working families if it’s on our side and working for us,” says Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour. “But

VANCOUVER-A commitment today by BC NDP leader John Horgan to get tough with asbestos removal contractors will go a long way to end the inaction by Victoria that has put workers’ health and safety at risk, says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger “Mandatory licensing and certification of asbestos removal contractors is a measure that we’ve been pushing the Clark government to enact