BC Workers

• New year brings new rules for asbestos removal workers in B.C.

  In 2024, the province will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to require work sites to hire only licensed companies with certified employees for asbestos removal.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
  
• 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
  
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• Tentative agreement reached between BC Public Service Agency and Professional Employees Association

  Voting to ratify a tentative agreement between BC PSA and the PEA will be begin on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. and close on Nov. 22, according to the labour union.

  Economy

  Oct 31, 2022
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• B.C. minimum wage to go up to $15.65/hr on June 1

  The province announced on Monday that it will link minimum wage increases to inflation. Minimum wage is currently $15.20/hr.

  Economy

  Mar 14, 2022
• B.C. workers helping to rebuild and clean up the Calgary Zoo

  A number of workers from B.C. along with local contractors have offered their assistance to rebuild the Calgary Zoo.

  Jun 26, 2013