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This BCFED submission responds to the Workers' Compensation Board's proposed amendments to British Columbia’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR). Read the full submission here: Submission on Proposed 2016 Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Amendments

This BCFED discussion paper reviews and recommends a plan for criminal accountability in workplace fatalities and serious injuries. Read the full document here: Justice and Deterrence: A Plan for Criminal Accountability in Workplace Fatalities and Serious Injuries

This BCFED Submission to the Workers' Compensation Board on Proposed Policy: Occupational Health and Safety Penalty Policies recommends changes to the proposed policies in support of healthier and safer workplaces and work activities. Read the full document here: Proposed Policy: Occupational Health and Safety Penalty Policies

This BCFED Submission to the Workers' Compensation Board on Proposed Policy: Partners in Injury & Disability Prevention Program (COR) “In Good Standing” Criteria provides our feedback with respect to what constitutes “in good standing” for the purposes of receiving a rebate. Read the full document here: Proposed Policy: Partners in Injury & Disability Prevention Program (COR) “In Good Standing”

This BCFED Submission to the Workers' Compensation Board reviews and critiques Proposed Policy and Regulatory Amendments. Read the full document here: BCFED WCB Consultation Submission October 15, 2015

This discussion paper focuses on the importance of public services and the impacts of tax cuts on service delivery and jobs. It was originally presented at the 56th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour in 2014. Read the full document here: Fight the Attack on Public Services BCFED Discussion Paper