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April 1, 2019 |
Briefs
The intent of this amendment is to amend Sections 5.27 and 5.28 of the OHSR which currently requires the elimination or control of possible ignition sources when transferring or handling flammable liquids and excludes combustible liquids such as diesel fuel and propane despite these substances creating a similar risk of fire or explosion hazards. The amendment will also review the Part 5
April 1, 2019 |
Briefs
The BCFED considers a review of the chronic pain policy as a high priority due to the number of workers who are being inadequately compensated by the current policy. The Petrie recommendation #28 to have policy #39.02 amended to direct that a worker suffering with chronic pain be addressed under 23(3) is insufficient. To read the full submission, click here.
March 21, 2019 |
Statements
The following is a statement from BC Federation of Labour leadership Laird Cronk and Sussanne Skidmore: Today marks 59 years since 69 people were killed by police in South Africa while attending a peaceful demonstration against Apartheid Pass Laws. Every year since March 21, 1960, the United Nations has declared a theme for the world to reflect on while commemorating and taking action on racial
March 15, 2019 |
Statements
Vancouver – The following is a statement from Laird Cronk, president and Sussanne Skidmore, secretary-treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour: “Today our thoughts are with the people of New Zealand after yesterday’s devastating shooting in Christchurch. While information is still being gathered, we feel it’s critical that the labour movement respond quickly to condemn this shocking attack. Hate
March 8, 2019 |
Releases
The following is a statement from the BC Federation of Labour leaders Sussanne Skidmore and Laird Cronk on International Women’s Day: This year, the Federation is focusing on shifting the culture in B.C. with respect to women’s’ rights and safety. Sussanne Skidmore, Secretary-Treasurer of the BCFED and long-time feminist and human rights activist encourages men to speak up when they see sexism
March 1, 2019 |
Releases
BC Insulators Union and BC Federation of Labour call for immediate BC government action to provincially license asbestos removal firms after BC Supreme Court ruling permanently banning company that broke rules over 230 times, has not paid fines of $635,000 over 9 years Asbestos leading cause of workplace deaths, yet 2 violations a day reported by WorkSafeBC VANCOUVER – After the BC Supreme Court
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