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June 2, 2023 |
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Solidarity and celebration in the face of hate: BCFED statement on Pride Month

The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement by federation president Sussanne Skidmore: Pride was born as an act of protest, led by Black and Latina trans women. It was sparked in defiance of persecution, and an expression of both individual courage and community strength. It’s a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ members of our community, reflect on the history of queer

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May 17, 2023 |
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BCFED Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

We mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2023 during an especially difficult year for 2SLGBTQIA+ people around the world. We've seen a growing number of hateful incidents. Thankfully, we've also seen strong community responses — and BC's unions have been proud to join them. None of us should have to live in fear or face hatred and violence because of how we love

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April 28, 2023 |
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Action still urgently needed to protect workers’ lives and health: BCFED statement on Day of Mourning

The BCFED released the following statement on the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace: April 28 is a sacred day for working people: we remember those we’ve lost, and those who have been injured or made sick, because of their work. Last year, 241 British Columbia workers lost their lives as a consequence of their jobs. That number is the highest it has been in a decade

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December 6, 2021 |
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Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) — The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement regarding the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: Thirty-two years ago today, a horrific act of misogynist violence at the École Polytechnique took the lives of 14 young women. Ever since, we have reserved this day every year

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December 6, 2021 |
Statements

Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

(Unceded Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories — Vancouver, BC) — The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement regarding the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: Thirty-two years ago today, a horrific act of misogynist violence at the École Polytechnique took the lives of 14 young women. Ever since, we have reserved this day every year

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November 19, 2021 |
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Statement: Solidarity in the wake of the storm

We’re writing to all of you to recognize and acknowledge just how wrenching the past few days have been to live through. We all have friends, family and colleagues whose lives have been upended by the floods, landslides and storms we’ve seen this week. The loss of life is tragic. And there has been massive economic and social devastation to affected communities, First Nations, farms and our

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