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VANCOUVER-The BC labour movement today launched its Better Can Happen Here political action campaign to elect a new government that will make life better for working families in next May’s pivotal provincial election. “Government can be such a positive force for change for working families if it’s on our side and working for us,” says Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour. “But

VANCOUVER-A commitment today by BC NDP leader John Horgan to get tough with asbestos removal contractors will go a long way to end the inaction by Victoria that has put workers’ health and safety at risk, says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger “Mandatory licensing and certification of asbestos removal contractors is a measure that we’ve been pushing the Clark government to enact

VANCOUVER- BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger opened her organization’s 57th Convention Monday with a provocative speech that prosecuted the record of the Clark government and made the case for political change in next May’s provincial election. Lanzinger targeted the Clark government’s record of losing good-paying full-time jobs and instead creating precarious part-time work. “She

MEDIA ADVISORY November 25, 2016 Next May’s provincial election will figure prominently when an expected 1,500 union members from all parts of the province gather in Vancouver for the week-long 57th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour starting November 28. What: BC Federation of Labour 57th Convention When: Monday November 28 to Friday December 2 Where: Exhibit Hall A, Vancouver Convention

In what will emerge as uncertain times, there is a cautionary message that needs to be heeded in the US election results. The unexpected triumph of Donald Trump rests on the deep seated desire for change by many Americans—including working people. And while it remains to be seen what the outcome will mean in terms of the economic fall out for jobs and trade for BC and Canadian workers, one thing

VANCOUVER - BC had a modestly better month for jobs numbers released by Stats Can Friday morning, but continued disproportionate growth in lower-paying part-time employment, and a big jump in the unemployment rate are cause for concern, says the BC Federation of Labour. “The trend is worrisome,” says BCFED president Irene Lanzinger. “We are deeply concerned that any growth in jobs is fueled by a