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The BCFED is pleased to participate in the consultation on the BC Ministry of Labour’s Discussion Paper “Potential Criteria for Extending the Mental Health Presumption of Other Eligible Occupations, July 23.”

By making the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday, the BC government is offering thousands of working families a new way to participate in reconciliation. This gives workers time to reflect, learn about Indigenous history and the history of residential schools, and join reconciliation actions in their communities.

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Introduction 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 Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB,” “Board”) and the government as a major stakeholder in advocating for the health and safety of all workers in BC

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Introduction The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our recommendations with respect to the proposed amendments for Part 6 Hazardous Drugs. 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

A pdf of the complete referral can be found here. WCAT Appeal No A2200622, Section 304 Referral – High Risk Activities, Policy Item# P2-95-2 Prevention Manual The BC Federation of Labour (Federation, BCFED) is pleased to be invited by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) to participate in a referral under Section 304 of the Workers Compensation Act (Act) involving the application of

MISCLASSIFICATION — when employers label their employees as “independent contractors” — is the single biggest reason precariouswork is precarious. That’s been a long‑standing issue, but is increasingly widespread with the rise of the so-called gig economy and the boom in app-based work. Learn more about worker rights in the gig economy in our latest report on precarious work. Download the full