Coroner’s Inquest into Lakeland sawmill explosion highlights the need for independent public inquiry
May 15, 2015
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... more Jim Sinclair to receive Honourary Degree from KPU
April 29, 2015
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... more BC Federation of Labour Statement on National Day of Mourning
April 28, 2015
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... more Statement on International Women’s Day
March 6, 2015
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... more Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6, 2014
The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, President of the B.C. Federation of Labour:
“Today marks 25 years since the tragedy at L’Ecole Polytechnique, where 14 women were shot and killed for simply being women striving towards an education in the trades.
We still have a lot of work to do... more Jim Sinclair announces he will not seek re-election as BCFED President
October 9, 2014
October 9, 2014
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
For the past 35 years I have been a part of the most wonderful movement in the world – the labour movement. For the last 15 of those years, I have had the honour and privilege to be the President of the B.C. Federation of Labour, a position that allowed me... more BCFED and BCTF Solidarity Statement
September 1, 2014
Statement of Solidarity with BC’s Teachers
On this Labour Day, BC’s Labour Movement stands in solidarity with the more than 40,000 teachers in the province who are fighting for the rights of children to a quality public education and the rights of teachers to a fair collective agreement. The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Tsilhqot’in vs. British Columbia
August 27, 2014
The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Tsilhqot’in vs. British Columbia, which recognizes the Tsilhqot’in Nation holds Aboriginal title over the lands in their traditional territory.
“We congratulate the Tsihlqot’in Nation on this land mark ruling,” said... more B.C. Federation of Labour Statement on Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2014
The B.C. Federation of Labour proudly celebrates National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2014 and acknowledges the tremendous contributions Aboriginal peoples of Canada make every day to advance a place of reconciliation within our unions, our workplaces, our communities and our country. B.C. Federation of Labour Statement of Solidarity-Labour leaders call for action to support teachers
June 17, 2014
As leaders of British Columbia’s Labour Movement we speak with one voice today in solidarity with the 40,000 teachers in the province who are standing up for the rights of children to a quality public education by demanding a fair collective agreement.
It is becoming more and more apparent that,... more