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Vancouver – June 1 is National Injured Workers’ Day, a day to stand in solidarity with injured workers for the restoration of dignity, respect and justice. The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour: “Every year the BC Federation of Labour marks June 1, Injured Workers’ Day, with a renewed call for improvements to BC’s workers’ compensation system

Vancouver – The BC Liberal government is still not listening to British Columbians on minimum wage rates with an increase that leaves working people below the poverty line, says BC Federation of Labour. “It is clear that our Campaign is having an impact and has forced the government to reconsider BC’s minimum wage,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “Unfortunately

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the National Day of Mourning: “Every year communities across the country hold ceremonies to mark the National Day of Mourning on April 28. It is a day we remember all those who have lost their lives, been injured or become ill because of their work. It is a day to honour the families

Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee is in Victoria today meeting with Ministers and MLAs on important workplace health and safety issues. “The labour movement puts a strong focus on workplace health and safety. In 2015, 182 workers died, and thousands more were injured or became ill,” said Aaron Ekman, Secretary-Treasurer of the BC Federation of

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the fourth anniversary of the Lakeland sawmill explosion: “It has been four long years since the tragic explosion at the Lakeland sawmill in Prince George on April 23, 2012. That tragic event killed Alan Little and Glenn Roche, and seriously injuring another 21 workers. It followed

Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour’s Young Workers’ Committee is holding its annual overnight ‘sit-in’ to mark the anniversary when the BC Liberal government put vulnerable workers at risk by weakening Grant’s Law. “It has been four years since the government changed Grant’s Law and weakened the requirements to keep workers safe. We are here to mark this shameful day and to raise awareness of