News and media

September 3, 2021 |
Op-Eds

This Labour Day, let’s ensure every worker has the protection they’ve earned

This summer reminded all of us of the importance of workers. And not just because of the pandemic. We’ve all witnessed the dedication of workers fighting fires, caring for heatwave victims, and just showing up for work in extremely difficult conditions. It also reminds us that workers deserve the basic protections that help ensure you can go home safely at the end of your day, earn a decent living

September 1, 2021 |
Releases

Urgent action needed to hold negligent employers to account as Crown stays proceedings against Kiewit: BCFED

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) Yesterday’s decision by the BC Prosecution Service represents a profound failure of the criminal justice system for workers and their families everywhere, BCFED President Laird Cronk said today. “Justice delayed is justice denied, and the unconscionable delays, insufficient resources and organizational breakdowns in

August 6, 2021 |
Briefs

Submission to WCB on proposed regulatory amendments to Part 3, Section 3.12, Refusal of Unsafe Work

Introduction The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our submission with respect to the proposed amendments to: Part 3: Rights and Responsibilities, Section 3.12 Refusal of Unsafe Work. 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

July 13, 2021 |
Statements

BCFED statement on the Kelowna crane tragedy

Today we learned that five people lost their lives due to the tragic crane collapse in Kelowna, and that more were injured. The BC Federation of Labour offers its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those five individuals who never returned home from work yesterday, as well as to those dealing with injuries and trauma from this catastrophic workplace incident. We

June 23, 2021 |
Statements

Pride as Protest

As Pride month wraps up, it is appropriate to reflect on its origins, which are deeply steeped in protest. Pride was led largely by queer and Trans people of colour against police brutality enacted on community members. This year marks fifty-five years since the beginning of the Pride protest movement. Nowadays Pride may appear as a celebration of diversity, one that is sometimes co-opted by

June 21, 2021 |
Statements

Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) This year we mark National Indigenous People’s Day with heavy hearts and a deep sense of responsibility. In the wake of the uncovering of unmarked graves of children on multiple Residential School sites over the past weeks, we are reminded of the work we all must do to acknowledge, listen, and act. Our thoughts are with


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