Bc Federation Of Labour

• 2022 deadliest year for B.C. workers in past decade, calls for action made on day of mourning

  According to the BC Federation of Labour, 241 workers lost their lives as a consequence of their jobs last year, which is the highest yearly death total in the last decade.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2023
  
• Uber driver’s assault spurs calls for more protection of B.C. gig workers

  The assault of an Uber driver, which was captured on dashcam video in Abbotsford last Tuesday, has once again led to calls for more protection for gig workers in B.C.'s economy.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2023
  
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• With flu season underway, BC Federation of Labour presses for 15 days of paid sick leave

  The call for 15 days comes after the organization held a recent convention in Vancouver with more than 1,000 delegates in attendance.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2022
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• B.C. premier wins labour praise for poking Ontario, rejecting notwithstanding clause

  David Eby told the crowd he's been watching the situation in Ontario and he "will never" invoke the notwithstanding clause to end a labour dispute.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2022
• Back-to-back rallies press B.C. government for 10 paid sick days a year

  The BC Federation of Labour is calling on the provincial government to choose 10 paid sick days per year before new legislation takes effect in January.

  Economy

  Oct 25, 2021
• How much paid sick leave should be offered in B.C.? Residents can weigh in until Monday

  B.C. will implement employer-paid sick leave in 2022, but whether the model requires three, five or 10 days of coverage has yet to be decided.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2021
• Minimum wage hike welcomed in Okanagan, but more needed, says B.C. Federation of Labour

  The mandated hike puts B.C. in second place for the highest minimum wage in Canada, followed only by the Territory of Nunavut, where it's $16 an hour.

  News

  Jun 1, 2021
• Memorial for killed late-night worker prompts new calls to strengthen ‘Grant’s Law’

  Grant De Patie's death during a "gas and dash" in March 2005 inspired a new law to protect workers, but it's since been watered down.

  Jun 1, 2019
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• $15 minimum wage consultations begin with B.C.’s Fair Wages Commission on Thursday

  Consultations on the minimum wage by B.C.'s Fair Wage Commission begin on Thursday in Abbotsford.

  Politics

  Nov 16, 2017
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• ‘It’s game over’: Christy Clark portrayed as video game character in new attack ad

  Months before the provincial election, an unconventional attack ad on B.C. Premier Christy Clark is raising some eyebrows.

  News

  Mar 1, 2017