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Vancouver – June 1 is National Injured Workers’ Day, a day to stand in solidarity with injured workers for the restoration of dignity, respect and justice. The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour: “Every year the BC Federation of Labour marks June 1, Injured Workers’ Day, with a renewed call for improvements to BC’s workers’ compensation system

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the National Day of Mourning: “Every year communities across the country hold ceremonies to mark the National Day of Mourning on April 28. It is a day we remember all those who have lost their lives, been injured or become ill because of their work. It is a day to honour the families

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the fourth anniversary of the Lakeland sawmill explosion: “It has been four long years since the tragic explosion at the Lakeland sawmill in Prince George on April 23, 2012. That tragic event killed Alan Little and Glenn Roche, and seriously injuring another 21 workers. It followed

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “Today marks the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The BC Federation of Labour is committed to ensuring that no workers face discrimination based on the colour of their skin or

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, on International Women’s Day: March 8 marks International Women’s Day – a day to reflect on the past achievements and victories of the women’s movement, and a day to name the challenges women across the globe continue to face every day. Inequality and pay equity persist; funding for childcare

Vancouver – The following is a joint statement from the United Steelworkers, the BC Federation of Labour, the First Nations Summit, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the BC Assembly of First Nations marking the fourth anniversary of the Babine sawmill explosion: “It has been four long years since the tragic explosion at the Babine Forest Products Ltd. sawmill in Burns Lake, BC on January 20, 2012