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(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people think about the future of work, they think about the trend toward working from home. But a research report released today by the BC Federation of Labour suggests the increasing trend toward automation deserves urgent attention. “ Anyone who thinks they’re immune to

by Laird Cronk, President and Sussanne Skidmore, Secretary-Treasurer BC Federation of Labour This Labour Day is a lot different from past years. You won’t see the big parades, rallies and parties we usually have. Instead it’s small, carefully-distanced backyard get-togethers and on-screen virtual celebrations. But there’s a deeper change that’s happening too. Something important has shifted in

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) Today’s release of Janet Patterson’s report on workers’ compensation in BC is a watershed moment for sick and injured workers, BCFED president Laird Cronk said today. “For the first time, we’ve had a process that put the voices of sick and injured workers and their families and their experience with the workers’

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC)The federal government’s announcement of new pandemic-related benefits and changes to employment insurance are needed and welcome, but are no substitute for permanent paid sick leave that all workers need, BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) president Laird Cronk said today. “The transition from the Canada Emergency Relief