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Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour’s Young Workers’ Committee is holding its annual overnight ‘sit-in’ to mark the anniversary when the BC Liberal government put vulnerable workers at risk by weakening Grant’s Law. “It has been four years since the government changed Grant’s Law and weakened the requirements to keep workers safe. We are here to mark this shameful day and to raise awareness of

Vancouver – The Fight for $15 campaign to increase the minimum wage is gaining momentum across Canada. Today is the National Day of Action with Fight for $15 events taking place in cities from Vancouver to Moncton. Media are invited to attend the Vancouver rally. The event will have speakers, performers, and activity stations. When: Friday, April 15 Time: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (speeches at 5:30 pm)

No Joke! BC now has the lowest minimum wage in the country. Public opinion supports a move to $15/hour Vancouver – Today might be April Fools’ Day, but it’s no joke that BC has the lowest minimum wage in the country, says the BC Federation of Labour. “Today is the day that British Columbia officially moves into last place with lowest minimum wage in Canada,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the anniversary of the tragic van accident that killed three women farmworkers on March 7, 2007: “March 7 is a day we must remember. On this day in 2007, three women— Armajit Kaur Bal, 52, Sukhvinder Kaur Punia, 46, and Sarbjit Kaur Sidhu, 31—tragically lost their lives when a 15

Vancouver – The Fraser Institute’s recent report on the minimum wage works overtime to justify paying working people poverty wages, says the BC Federation of Labour. “Once again, the Fraser Institute is struggling to find ways to justify paying people poverty wages,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “Their most recent report is nothing more than an excuse for leaving

Call on WorkSafeBC to appeal ruling and province to introduce mandatory licensing for all asbestos removal and testing firms in British Columbia to allow faster action on violations VANCOUVER – The BC Insulators Union, the BC Federation of Labour and the Hazardous Materials Association of BC are shocked and dismayed after a BC Supreme Court justice rejected a WorkSafeBC contempt of court