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VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour has expressed disappointment and frustration that the BC Liberal government has reappointed Brent Mullin to another term as Chair of the Labour Relations Board (LRB). “It is time for new leadership at the LRB,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BCFED. “With Mr. Mullin’s term coming to an end there was an opportunity to name a new Chair who could bring

VANCOUVER – A petition drive for the Fight for $15 Campaign will take place at a variety of locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Victoria January 15. The B.C. Federation of Labour launched the Fight for $15 Campaign to increase the minimum wage in BC to $15 an hour. The Campaign sponsors events on the 15th of each month, highlighting a unique aspect of the Campaign. In January, the focus is

Vancouver BC - The BC Federation of Labour will encourage its members and the public to vote yes in the upcoming spring transit referendum. “The Mayors’ Council Transportation Plan will benefit transit users and drivers alike by reducing their travel time and overall congestion in the region,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “It’s the right thing to do for the

VANCOUVER – Following a vote of more than 2,200 delegates at the BC Federation of Labour convention, Irene Lanzinger has been elected President. Irene is the first woman to ever hold that position. Irene Lanzinger received 1,137 votes, and Amber Hockin received 1,080 votes. Irene Lanzinger, a former teacher and past president of the Vancouver Teachers’ Association and BC Teachers’ Federation, has

VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour has launched the Fight For $15 campaign, calling on the provincial government to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour. “At the current minimum wage, working full-time is not enough to lift a worker out of poverty,” said Jim Sinclair, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “It has been almost three years since the last increase to the minimum wage

Vancouver - The 56th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour is next week beginning Monday, November 24, to Friday, November 28. More than 2,000 delegates from across BC will gather at the Vancouver Convention Centre East to shape the direction of the provincial labour organization for the next two years. “Our Conventions are an important part of determining the path forward for the labour