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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

Vancouver – After years of pushing the BC government to act, BC Federation of Labour is pleased that the Minister of Labour has finally taken action on needed reforms to increase workplace safety and hold negligent employers accountable. “Increased enforcement and prosecution of negligent employers is fundamental to improving worker safety and compliance with the law,” said Irene Lanzinger

VANCOUVER - The BC Federation of Labour welcomes today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada that acknowledges the right to strike as an essential part of meaningful collective bargaining. “No one enters into strike action lightly, it is always a last resort. In fact, the vast majority of contracts in BC and in Canada are settled without work stoppage,” said BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. “But

VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour has expressed disappointment and frustration that the BC Liberal government has reappointed Brent Mullin to another term as Chair of the Labour Relations Board (LRB). “It is time for new leadership at the LRB,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BCFED. “With Mr. Mullin’s term coming to an end there was an opportunity to name a new Chair who could bring