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VANCOUVER-President Irene Lanzinger and Secretary-Treasurer Aaron Ekman were re-elected for two-year terms to lead the 500,000-member BC Federation of Labour. “Together with Aaron, I’m proud to be able lead a dynamic and progressive organization with so many members who share a deep commitment to make life better for all working people,” says Lanzinger. “We extend our thanks to the many activists

VANCOUVER-The BC labour movement today launched its Better Can Happen Here political action campaign to elect a new government that will make life better for working families in next May’s pivotal provincial election. “Government can be such a positive force for change for working families if it’s on our side and working for us,” says Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour. “But

VANCOUVER-A commitment today by BC NDP leader John Horgan to get tough with asbestos removal contractors will go a long way to end the inaction by Victoria that has put workers’ health and safety at risk, says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger “Mandatory licensing and certification of asbestos removal contractors is a measure that we’ve been pushing the Clark government to enact

VANCOUVER- BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger opened her organization’s 57th Convention Monday with a provocative speech that prosecuted the record of the Clark government and made the case for political change in next May’s provincial election. Lanzinger targeted the Clark government’s record of losing good-paying full-time jobs and instead creating precarious part-time work. “She

MEDIA ADVISORY November 25, 2016 Next May’s provincial election will figure prominently when an expected 1,500 union members from all parts of the province gather in Vancouver for the week-long 57th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour starting November 28. What: BC Federation of Labour 57th Convention When: Monday November 28 to Friday December 2 Where: Exhibit Hall A, Vancouver Convention

VANCOUVER - BC had a modestly better month for jobs numbers released by Stats Can Friday morning, but continued disproportionate growth in lower-paying part-time employment, and a big jump in the unemployment rate are cause for concern, says the BC Federation of Labour. “The trend is worrisome,” says BCFED president Irene Lanzinger. “We are deeply concerned that any growth in jobs is fueled by a