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VANCOUVER – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour, marking the National Day of Mourning: The National Day of Mourning, marked every year on April 28, is a very important day for workers. It is a day to remember all those who have lost their lives or been injured because of their work. It is a day to honour the families, friends and co-workers

Vancouver – On April, 15, the Fight for $15 Campaign is calling on large fast-food corporations, like McDonald’s, to pay workers a fair wage. “Tomorrow we will be standing with fast-food workers across North America who are fighting for decent pay,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “Traditionally, workers in the fast-food industry are among the lowest paid, living on

Vancouver - The Employee Action and Rights Network (EARN) and the BC Federation of Labour’s Young Workers’ Committee are holding an overnight ‘sit-in’ to mark the day the BC Liberal government put vulnerable workers at risk by weakening Grant’s Law. “It has been three years since the government changed Grant’s Law and weakened the requirements to keep workers safe. We are here to mark this

VANCOUVER - A recent poll shows the public is unsatisfied with the BC Liberal government’s meager lift to the minimum wage, and continue to support the call for $15 an hour. “This poll is evidence that Premier Clark and Minister Bond got it wrong when they increased the minimum wage a pathetic 20 cents,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. A poll conducted by Insights

VANCOUVER – In light of evidence that has been revealed during the course of the Coroner’s Inquest, the BC Federation of Labour is renewing its call for a full independent public inquiry into the Lakeland and Babine sawmill explosions. Below is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour: The BC Federation of Labour joins with United Steelworkers, family members

VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour is extremely disappointed with the BC Liberal government’s announcement on minimum wage, saying it will do nothing to lift minimum wage workers out of poverty. “Today’s announcement guarantees that hundreds of thousands of British Columbians will continue to live in poverty for years to come,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour.