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VANCOUVER - The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour to mark June 21, National Aboriginal Day. “June 21 is Canada’s National Aboriginal Day - a day to celebrate the beautiful, diverse and rich history and culture of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It is also an opportunity to promote awareness and education so we never forget Canada’s

VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour is renewing its call for tougher laws to protect late-night workers, in BC and across the country, following another avoidable death of a gas station attendant working alone late at night. Maryam Rashidi, a 35-year-old Calgary resident and mother, was run over by a stolen truck while trying to stop a gas-and-dash while at work. She succumbed to her injuries

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 Federation of Labour says the government’s commitment to have apprenticeship placements on public projects is a good first step to providing more opportunities for on-the-job training in BC. “This announcement is long overdue,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “Government is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between training and the required

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour: “I want to thank the jury for their work on this inquest, and am pleased to see some strong directives regarding strengthening joint health and safety committees and reinforcing workers’ rights, including full and meaningful participation in incident investigations. In addition, recommendations

VANCOUVER – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour regarding the announcement that Jim Sinclair will receive a Honourary Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University: “Congratulations to my friend and colleague Jim Sinclair on the news that Kwantlen Polytechnic University is awarding him a Honourary Degree. I have known Jim for many years, and