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To the participants who gifted their wisdom to this process, we thank you. Your stories of hardship, grief, trauma and of joy and connection fuelled these sessions and helped light the path forward for the labour movement and for our provincial government simultaneously. Without your participation and the faith you placed in this process, the sessions we held would not have been successful, or

The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide a submission on the proposed amendments to Part 5, Emergency planning, Part 20, Washroom facilities; and Part 14, Tower cranes and notice of project. This submission was prepared in consultation with our affiliates.

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. The BC Federation of Labour (“BCFED,” “Federation”) represents more than 500,000 members of our affiliated unions, from more than 1,100 locals, working in every aspect of the BC economy. The Federation is recognized by the Workers’ Compensation Board ("WCB,” “Board”) and the government as a major stakeholder in advocating for the health and

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. The BC Federation of Labour (“BCFED,” “Federation”) is pleased to participate in the consultation on Section 151 -Time Limits for filing a mental disorder claim. The Federation represents more than 500,000 members of our affiliated unions, from more than 1,100 locals, working in every aspect of the BC economy. The Federation is recognized by the

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Authority The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide a submission on the proposed amendments to Part 4, General conditions, Sections 4.24 to 4.31.2 Harassment and Violence. This submission was prepared in consultation with our affiliates. The BC Federation of Labour The Federation represents more

Today’s announcement from the BC Ministry of Labour represents some progress for ride-hail and food-delivery workers, but still leaves these workers without the same set of protections provided to every other worker in the province, BC Federation of Labour President Sussanne Skidmore said today. “These workers have had to wait for years for action, so we are relieved the government is now paying