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Vancouver - An increase of 20,000 jobs in BC for June is a positive sign for the economy, though the BC Federation of Labour says that underneath the strong monthly results reported today by Statscan are continued challenges addressing the high level of part time work in the province’s overall employment numbers. “All of the new jobs created were full time which tend to be higher paying and better

Vancouver - The treatment under existing laws of thousands of laid off Sears employees highlights the need for stronger basic protections and employment standards for workers in Canada, says the BC Federation of Labour. Sears closed 59 stores and laid off 2,900 staff on June 22. Six locations and several hundred layoffs were in BC. At the same time, the company filed for bankruptcy (creditor)

In the aftermath of the confidence vote defeat of Premier Christy Clark in the Legislature today, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger has written the province’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Judith Guichon, respectfully urging her to invite BC NDP leader John Horgan to form a new government for British Columbia. “Significant decisions are now resting on your shoulders in terms

Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour is offering free English as an Additional Language (EAL) courses to help new English language speakers in the workforce and promote improved workplace health and safety. In Vancouver, the course runs from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 weeks, starting July 4, at the BCFED office, 200-5118 Joyce Street, near the Joyce SkyTrain station. In

Vancouver-Today’s throne speech, loaded with promises that the BC Liberals had rejected just weeks ago, defies belief and is a brazen, desperate effort to cling to power by Christy Clark, says the BC Federation of Labour. “I think the vast majority of British Columbians will see it for what it is—part of Christy Clark’s game to hold onto power,” says BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. “Thankfully

June 21 marks the 21st celebration of Canada’s National Aboriginal Day. It’s a day that acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of indigenous peoples and the rich heritage of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. In a practical way, this acknowledgement begins with recognizing the traditional indigenous territory where all Canadians live, work and play. This territorial acknowledgement is