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VICTORIA – The BC Budget has missed the mark when it comes to creating opportunity and supporting working families in British Columbia, says the BC Federation of Labour. “It is extremely disappointing that the government is giving a tax break to the highest earners in our province, but are willing to leave our lowest paid workers living in poverty,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC

Vancouver – After years of pushing the BC government to act, BC Federation of Labour is pleased that the Minister of Labour has finally taken action on needed reforms to increase workplace safety and hold negligent employers accountable. “Increased enforcement and prosecution of negligent employers is fundamental to improving worker safety and compliance with the law,” said Irene Lanzinger

VANCOUVER - The BC Federation of Labour welcomes today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada that acknowledges the right to strike as an essential part of meaningful collective bargaining. “No one enters into strike action lightly, it is always a last resort. In fact, the vast majority of contracts in BC and in Canada are settled without work stoppage,” said BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. “But

VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour has expressed disappointment and frustration that the BC Liberal government has reappointed Brent Mullin to another term as Chair of the Labour Relations Board (LRB). “It is time for new leadership at the LRB,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BCFED. “With Mr. Mullin’s term coming to an end there was an opportunity to name a new Chair who could bring

VANCOUVER – A petition drive for the Fight for $15 Campaign will take place at a variety of locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Victoria January 15. The B.C. Federation of Labour launched the Fight for $15 Campaign to increase the minimum wage in BC to $15 an hour. The Campaign sponsors events on the 15th of each month, highlighting a unique aspect of the Campaign. In January, the focus is

Vancouver BC - The BC Federation of Labour will encourage its members and the public to vote yes in the upcoming spring transit referendum. “The Mayors’ Council Transportation Plan will benefit transit users and drivers alike by reducing their travel time and overall congestion in the region,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “It’s the right thing to do for the