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British Columbia’s Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) is reviewing applications filed by prospective ride-hailing services to operate in BC. The BC Federation of Labour believes the review must consider the rights and well-being of workers in the industry. Ride-hailing companies should have to disclose to the PTB whether they intend to classify their drivers as employees to ensure they have the

The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our submission with respect to the proposed recommendations on vocational rehabilitation and cost relief from the compensation policy review by Paul Petrie: Restoring the Balance: A Worker-Centered Approach to Workers’ Compensation Policy (CPR). The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Board of Directors (BOD)

The BC Federation of Labour (“BCFED”), through its affiliated members, represents over 500,000 union members in the province of British Columbia and acts as a voice for all working people in the province. The BCFED welcomes the opportunity to provide this written submission on the topic of paid leave for workers who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The BCFED believes that all workers

The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) represents more than 500,000 unionized workers in all industries across BC. However, the BC Federation of Labour is a longstanding major stakeholder at the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), recognized as being the voice for all workers in the province. The BCFED advocates for the health and safety of all workers in BC and full compensation for injured workers

The BCFED is recognized as a major stakeholder by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB, the Board). We advocate for all BC workers for stronger preventative legislation and for full compensation for injured workers and their families. We applaud the government’s decision to conduct this long overdue review of BC’s compensation system. The BCFED, our affiliates and worker advocates have lobbied the

The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our submission with respect to the proposed amendments to: Part 8: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment: Section 8.24, High Visibility and Distinguishing Apparel Part 20: Construction, Excavation and Demolition: Section 20.47 Concrete Pumping; and Part 21: Blasting Operations The Federation represents