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VANCOUVER – The B.C. Federation of Labour welcomes the news that after sustained job action, BC teachers have reached a tentative deal that addresses the key issues of wages and improved learning conditions for students. “I want to express my gratitude to all the teachers and support staff in this province who have been on the front line of protecting our public education system, and to the

Vancouver – BC public sector unions are sending a message to the Premier that they stand in solidarity with BC teachers and are urging her to accept the proposal for binding arbitration. “The Premier is attempting to use other settlements in the public sector to create a divide among workers in the province,” said Jim Sinclair, President of the B.C. Federation of Labour. “This tactic is not only

VANCOUVER – B.C. Federation of Labour President, Jim Sinclair expressed dismay that Premier Christy Clark has made it even more difficult to find a resolve to the teacher’s dispute. In her press conference today, the Premier was critical of teachers and blamed them solely for school closures. “The Premier’s concern with what other unions have agreed to at the bargaining table should not be an

Vancouver – The B.C. Federation of Labour is hosting a solidarity rally today in West Kelowna in support of BC teachers’ ongoing fight for a fair deal and better supports for kids. Today’s rally begins at 4:00 pm in front of Christy Clark’s constituency office, 3-2429 Dobbin Road, West Kelowna. “These rallies are an opportunity for parents and community members to stand with teachers and demand

VANCOUVER,– The B.C. Federation of Labour is holding a series of solidarity rallies this week in support of the teachers’ fight for a fair deal and better classroom conditions. The first rally will be held today at 5:00 pm in front of Education Minister Peter Fassbender’s office in Surrey. “The BC Liberal government just doesn’t get it,” said Jim Sinclair, President of the B.C. Federation of

CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND--(Marketwired - Aug. 27, 2014) - The presidents of Canada's provincial labour federations are joining growing demands for government action to address the missing and murdered aboriginal women crisis. "This is a national emergency and we need action from the federal and provincial governments, right away," said Manitoba Federation of Labour President Kevin