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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.

The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. March 8th is International Women’s Day. For more than 100 years we have marked this important day, taking the opportunity to reflect on the progress made and achievements won for women across the globe. But we all know there are still very real challenges facing women in the home, in the workplace, and in

VICTORIA – Representatives with the BC Federation of Labour are in Victoria today making the case that good jobs are the backbone of a strong economy. Increasing BC’s minimum wage, improving access to apprenticeships, and addressing weak successorship laws and contract flipping are the issues being brought before Ministers and MLAs today during a series of meetings. “Ensuring that working people

VICTORIA – The BC Budget has missed the mark when it comes to creating opportunity and supporting working families in British Columbia, says the BC Federation of Labour. “It is extremely disappointing that the government is giving a tax break to the highest earners in our province, but are willing to leave our lowest paid workers living in poverty,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC