News releases
Labour Day Message from President Irene Lanzinger
September 4, 2016 | Minimum Wage
Plight of low-wage workers symbolic of Premier Clark’s abject failure to deal with poverty, inequality
As we celebrate the holiday—Labour Day—that honours the contributions working people make every day to our economy and our communities, I’m asking all British Columbians to take a... more Join us to celebrate Labour Day
August 31, 2016
This long weekend, the union movement is sponsoring events and festivities to mark Labour Day in communities across the province.
Click here to find out what’s happening near you. Glaring omission in Christy Clark’s climate change plan: What happens to workers?
August 19, 2016
The BC Federation of Labour says there’s a big hole in the climate change measures announced by Premier Clark today because they fail to address the central question of what happens to workers affected by changes in the economy and job market as the province moves to a low carbon economy.
“Premier... more Coalition Calls Federal Plan for National Inquiry too Vague
August 4, 2016
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BC Federation of Labour Statement on Pride
July 30, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour, regarding Pride events in British Columbia:
“Pride Season is in full swing and events have been taking place across the province that celebrate our diversity and continue to... more Canada’s Labour Leaders to the Premiers: Make Life Better for Vulnerable Workers
July 18, 2016
(Whitehorse, YT) – Ahead of the Council of the Federation meeting, Canada’s labour leaders are calling on the provincial and territorial premiers to make Canada’s most vulnerable workers the focus of their talks. City of Vancouver joins call for mandatory certification and licensing of asbestos contractors
June 29, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Building Trades Council and the BC Federation of Labour congratulate Vancouver City Council for passing a critical resolution calling on the province to implement mandatory certification and licensing of asbestos and hazardous material removal contractors. British Columbia is one step closer to ending poverty wages: BC NDP commit to $15/hour minimum wage
June 26, 2016
Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour is applauding John Horgan and the BC NDP for committing to bring the minimum wage up to $15/hour.
“British Columbians are struggling to make ends meet with the ever increasing cost of living and skyrocketing user fees,” said Irene Lanzinger,... more BCFED celebrates National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2016
Vancouver – The following is a statement in recognition National Aboriginal Day from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
“This year marks the 20th Anniversary of National Aboriginal Day.
It’s a day to celebrate the rich and diverse culture and history of... more BCFED marks National Day of Reconciliation
June 11, 2016
Vancouver – June 11 is the National Day of Reconciliation, marking the federal government’s apology in 2008 to the indigenous people harmed by the residential school system.
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
“June 11 is an... more