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August 28, 2019 |
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BCFED commends government for ending use of self-help kit for employment standards complaints.

Vancouver - Today, the BC NDP government announced that the Employment Standards Branch will no longer require workers to use the so-called “self-help” kit to resolve employment standards complaints. The self-help kit forced workers to first file workplace complaints with their employer before a worker could reach out to the Branch for help. “I know how difficult it is for vulnerable workers to

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July 30, 2019 |
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Landmark ruling by Labour Relations Board a victory for BC’s labour movement

Vancouver - BC’s Labour Relations Board (LRB) has upheld the right of the BCFED to use a “hot edict” to put economic pressure on unfair employers during labour disputes. On July 29, the LRB ruled on a challenge by Western Forest Products (WFP) that sought to limit the scope of the hot edict and have it struck down. Over 2,600 Steelworkers employed by WFP on Vancouver Island are on strike to save

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July 19, 2019 |
Briefs

Submission on the WCB proposed 2019-2021 policy workplans

The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) represents more than 500,000 unionized workers in all industries across BC. However, the BC Federation of Labour is a longstanding major stakeholder at the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), recognized as being the voice for all workers in the province. The BCFED advocates for the health and safety of all workers in BC and full compensation for injured workers

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July 19, 2019 |
Briefs

Janet Patterson Compensation Review Submission

The BCFED is recognized as a major stakeholder by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB, the Board). We advocate for all BC workers for stronger preventative legislation and for full compensation for injured workers and their families. We applaud the government’s decision to conduct this long overdue review of BC’s compensation system. The BCFED, our affiliates and worker advocates have lobbied the

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July 10, 2019 |
Releases

BC Federation of Labour steps up pressure on Western Forest Products, issues “hot edict”

Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) announced a “hot edict” today on Western Forest Products (WFP) in a show of solidarity with striking forest workers. The move, welcomed by the United Steelworkers (USW), means that members of the BCFED’s affiliated unions have been asked to no longer handle any WFP coastal lumber, log and wood products. “The announcement of a ‘hot edict’ is a

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July 9, 2019 |
Briefs

Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation (OHSR) Part 8, High Visibility Apparel, Part 20, Concrete Pumping, Equipment Inspections, and Part 21, Blasting Operations

The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our submission with respect to the proposed amendments to: Part 8: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment: Section 8.24, High Visibility and Distinguishing Apparel Part 20: Construction, Excavation and Demolition: Section 20.47 Concrete Pumping; and Part 21: Blasting Operations The Federation represents

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