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Vancouver-The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, to commemorate December 6: Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day marked nationally to honour the fourteen women at Ecole Polytechnique who were massacred simply for choosing to train for professions in the trades. 2016 marks 27 years since this

In what will emerge as uncertain times, there is a cautionary message that needs to be heeded in the US election results. The unexpected triumph of Donald Trump rests on the deep seated desire for change by many Americans—including working people. And while it remains to be seen what the outcome will mean in terms of the economic fall out for jobs and trade for BC and Canadian workers, one thing

The BC Federation of Labour says that commitments made today by the BC NDP to First Nations leaders will address historic wrongs, come to grips with contemporary injustice and chart a path for reconciliation. Speaking at the Union of BC Indian Chiefs annual meeting in Vancouver, party leader John Horgan promised that an NDP government will: adopt the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour, regarding Pride events in British Columbia: “Pride Season is in full swing and events have been taking place across the province that celebrate our diversity and continue to raise awareness of the struggle for recognition, rights, and respect for the LGBTQ2*+ community. The BC Federation of

Vancouver – June 11 is the National Day of Reconciliation, marking the federal government’s apology in 2008 to the indigenous people harmed by the residential school system. The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour: “June 11 is an important date - it marks the day in 2008 when the Prime Minister apologized on behalf of the Government of Canada to