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May 13, 2021 |
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Labour movement issues boycott, pulls millions of dollars in business from Hilton Metrotown and Pacific Gateway Hotels in support of workers

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) is calling on the public to boycott the Hilton Metrotown and Pacific Gateway Hotel as UNITE HERE Local 40 workers battle draconian layoffs and wage and benefit roll backs. Representing nearly fifty affiliated unions with some 500,000 members across the province, the BCFED is asking its

May 11, 2021 |
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BC commits to permanent, paid sick leave, provides limited COVID-19-related coverage

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) – BC announced changes to the Employment Standards Act today that will bring permanent, paid sick leave to workers in BC. The province promised further consultation with stakeholders on the details of that leave while also announcing a temporary, three-day, COVID-19, sick-leave program that will see employers reimbursed up

May 6, 2021 |
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Health care voices call for permanent paid sick leave program in BC

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) - Prominent voices in BC’s health sector are calling on the BC government to deliver a permanent paid sick leave program with coverage of at least ten days of worker wages. The appeal to government comes as new data from the Workers’ Compensation Board shows rising numbers of workplace exposures, and as BC’s health care

April 28, 2021 |
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Day of Mourning remembers fallen workers on April 28

On National Day of Mourning, workers, families, employers and others come together to commemorate workers who have lost their lives due to a workplace injury or disease. The day marks an opportunity to renew our collective commitment to protecting the health, safety and well-being of all workers. Workplace injuries and illnesses claimed the lives of 151 workers in BC in 2020, with more than half

April 20, 2021 |
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BCFED welcomes new investments in health care, caring services, and infrastructure; undaunted in continued fight for paid sick leave

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC)- Today’s provincial budget makes important investments in health care, childcare, affordable housing and infrastructure, the BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) said today. The budget, however, fails to ensure paid sick days and remove the untenable decision for workers between staying home sick and paying the bills during a

April 19, 2021 |
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Paid leave to get vaccinated a victory for workers and public health

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) The BC Federation of Labour welcomed today’s announcement that the BC government will provide three hours of paid leave for workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The move follows regulations announced earlier this month that ensure job-protection for those getting the jab during work hours. “Workers should not have


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The BC Federation of Labour office is located on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) territories.