News releases
Canada’s Top Labour Leaders Call on Premiers to Show the Unity and Leadership Harper Has Failed to Deliver
July 14, 2015
ST. JOHN’S, NL– At the kickoff of the Council of the Federation meeting, Canada’s labour leaders called on the provincial and territorial premiers to come together with unprecedented unity to set a new agenda for Canada. BCFED congratulates Art Kube on his appointment to the Order of Canada
July 1, 2015
VANCOUVER - The following is a statement from BC Federation of Labour president Irene Lanzinger on the appointment of Art Kube to the Order of Canada:
“On behalf of the BC Federation of Labour, it is a great pleasure to congratulate Art Kube on his appointment as a Member of the... more BCFED calls on Museum of History to preserve 1919 Winnipeg General Strike exhibit
June 22, 2015
VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour is calling on the Canadian Museum of History to reconsider its decision to eliminate the longstanding exhibit devoted to the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.
In a letter to the Museum’s Board of Trustees, BCFED Secretary-Treasurer Aaron Ekman... more Statement on National Aboriginal Day, June 21
June 19, 2015
VANCOUVER - The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour to mark June 21, National Aboriginal Day.
“June 21 is Canada’s National Aboriginal Day - a day to celebrate the beautiful, diverse and rich history and culture of Canada’s First... more Avoidable death of a late night worker in Calgary prompts BCFED to re-new call for tougher laws
June 11, 2015
VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour is renewing its call for tougher laws to protect late-night workers, in BC and across the country, following another avoidable death of a gas station attendant working alone late at night.
Maryam Rashidi, a 35-year-old Calgary resident and... more Injured Workers’ Day Highlights Need for Improved Compensation System
June 1, 2015
Vancouver – June 1 is National Injured Workers’ Day, a day to stand in solidarity with injured workers for the restoration of dignity, respect and justice.
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
“Every year the BC Federation of... more Apprenticeship placements finally get a boost
May 26, 2015
VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour says the government’s commitment to have apprenticeship placements on public projects is a good first step to providing more opportunities for on-the-job training in BC.
“This announcement is long overdue,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of... more Coroner’s Inquest into Lakeland sawmill explosion highlights the need for independent public inquiry
May 15, 2015
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour:
“I want to thank the jury for their work on this inquest, and am pleased to see some strong directives regarding strengthening joint health and safety committees and reinforcing... more Jim Sinclair to receive Honourary Degree from KPU
April 29, 2015
VANCOUVER – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour regarding the announcement that Jim Sinclair will receive a Honourary Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University:
“Congratulations to my friend and colleague Jim Sinclair on the news that... more BC Federation of Labour Statement on National Day of Mourning
April 28, 2015
VANCOUVER – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the National Day of Mourning:
The National Day of Mourning, marked every year on April 28, is a very important day for workers.
It is a day to remember all those who... more