August 4, 2023 |
Briefs
Submission to the WCB on proposed regulatory amendments to OHSR Part 14, Tower Cranes
Submission on the proposed amendments to Part 14, Tower Cranes, Sections 14.73.1- 14.75, Notice of Project (NOP).
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July 7, 2023 |
Briefs
Submission to the WCB on proposed regulatory amendments to Part 6, Combustible Dust, Part 4, General conditions, Part 5, Chemical agents and Biological agents, and Part 31, Firefighting
A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Submission Part 6, Substance specific requirements, Combustible dust, Sections 6.133-6.166 Part 4, General conditions, Sections 4.17 and 4.42 Part 5, Chemical agents and biological agents, Section 5.71 Part 31, Firefighting, Section 31.5 The BC Federation of Labour (“BCFED” “Federation”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our recommendations
June 20, 2023 |
Statements
Confronting the past and building a just future together: BCFED statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) — The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement regarding National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to honor and appreciate the rich cultures, histories, languages and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. But we are also called on to reflect
June 2, 2023 |
Statements
Solidarity and celebration in the face of hate: BCFED statement on Pride Month
The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement by federation president Sussanne Skidmore: Pride was born as an act of protest, led by Black and Latina trans women. It was sparked in defiance of persecution, and an expression of both individual courage and community strength. It’s a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ members of our community, reflect on the history of queer
May 17, 2023 |
Statements
BCFED Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
We mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2023 during an especially difficult year for 2SLGBTQIA+ people around the world. We've seen a growing number of hateful incidents. Thankfully, we've also seen strong community responses — and BC's unions have been proud to join them. None of us should have to live in fear or face hatred and violence because of how we love
May 15, 2023 |
Briefs
Submission to WCB on proposed policy amendments, Part 6, Policy P2-59.03-1, Asbestos abatement licensing
The BCFED is pleased the government introduced Bill 5 in 2022 requiring asbestos abatement employers to be licensed and all workers to be certified. The BC Ministry of Labour’s working group made these recommendations in their 2018 report, Keeping Workers, The Public and The Environment Safe from Asbestos. BC is now the only jurisdiction in Canada to require licensing for asbestos abatement employers.
