News releases
Teachers’ fight for public education results in tentative deal
September 16, 2014
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the news that after sustained job action, BC teachers have reached a tentative deal that addresses the key issues of wages and improved learning conditions for students. Public sector unions tell Premier Clark “we stand in solidarity with teachers”
September 9, 2014
Vancouver – BC public sector unions are sending a message to the Premier that they stand in solidarity with BC teachers and are urging her to accept the proposal for binding arbitration.
“The Premier is attempting to use other settlements in the public sector to create a divide... more Christy Clark emerges from hiding to make the situation worse by attacking teachers
September 3, 2014
VANCOUVER – B.C. Federation of Labour President, Jim Sinclair expressed dismay that Premier Christy Clark has made it even more difficult to find a resolve to the teacher’s dispute. In her press conference today, the Premier was critical of teachers and blamed them solely for... more BCFED teacher solidarity rally comes to Kelowna
September 3, 2014
Vancouver – The B.C. Federation of Labour is hosting a solidarity rally today in West Kelowna in support of BC teachers’ ongoing fight for a fair deal and better supports for kids.
Today’s rally begins at 4:00 pm in front of Christy Clark’s constituency office, 3-2429 Dobbin Road,... more Solidarity Rallies begin this week, starting at Minister Fassbender’s office
September 2, 2014
VANCOUVER,– The B.C. Federation of Labour is holding a series of solidarity rallies this week in support of the teachers’ fight for a fair deal and better classroom conditions.
The first rally will be held today at 5:00 pm in front of Education Minister Peter Fassbender’s office in... more BCFED and BCTF Solidarity Statement
September 1, 2014
Statement of Solidarity with BC’s Teachers
On this Labour Day, BC’s Labour Movement stands in solidarity with the more than 40,000 teachers in the province who are fighting for the rights of children to a quality public education and the rights of teachers to a fair collective agreement. Take Action on Aboriginal Women Crisis, Demand Provincial and Territorial Federation of Labour Presidents
August 28, 2014
CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND--(Marketwired - Aug. 27, 2014) - The presidents of Canada's provincial labour federations are joining growing demands for government action to address the missing and murdered aboriginal women crisis. The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Tsilhqot’in vs. British Columbia
August 27, 2014
The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Tsilhqot’in vs. British Columbia, which recognizes the Tsilhqot’in Nation holds Aboriginal title over the lands in their traditional territory.
“We congratulate the Tsihlqot’in Nation on this land mark ruling,” said... more New poll shows support for teachers still strong, especially among parents
August 27, 2014
Vancouver – A new Insights West poll commissioned by the B.C. Federation of Labour (BCFED) shows that parents support BC’s teachers 2-to-1 in the current dispute with the BC Liberal Government, and agree with teachers on key issues at the heart of the ongoing negotiations. WorkSafeBC Review takes first step towards improved enforcement, but needs to go further
July 15, 2014 | Health, Safety, and Compensation
Vancouver – The WorkSafeBC Review opens the door to increased enforcement and prosecution, but doesn’t go far enough says the B.C. Federation of Labour.
“Increased enforcement and prosecution of negligent employers is fundamental to improving worker safety and compliance with the... more