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March 7, 2023 |
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Submission to the WCB on proposed regulatory amendments to Part 6, Specific requirements, Amendments to Asbestos

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Submission: Part 6: Substance specific requirements amendments to asbestos The BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) represents more than 500,000 unionized workers in all industries across BC. The BCFED is recognized as being the voice for all workers in the province. The BCFED has a history of working with our affiliates, the Canadian Labour Congress

January 31, 2023 |
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Submission to the WCB Part 5: Consultation on proposed occupational exposure limits

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Introduction The Federation represents more than 500,000 members of our affiliated unions, from more than 1,100 locals working in every aspect of the BC economy. The Federation is recognized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB,” “Board”) and the government as a major stakeholder in advocating for the health and safety of all workers in BC

January 26, 2023 |
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Submission to the WCB on proposed regulatory amendments to Part 6, Substance specific requirements, Hazardous drugs

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Introduction The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide our recommendations with respect to the proposed amendments for Part 6 Hazardous Drugs. The Federation represents more than 500,000 members of our affiliated unions, from more than 1,100 locals working in every aspect of the BC economy. The

November 14, 2022 |
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BCFED Referral to Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal re Policy Item# P2-95-2 of the WCB Prevention Manual

A pdf of the complete referral can be found here. WCAT Appeal No A2200622, Section 304 Referral – High Risk Activities, Policy Item# P2-95-2 Prevention Manual The BC Federation of Labour (Federation, BCFED) is pleased to be invited by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) to participate in a referral under Section 304 of the Workers Compensation Act (Act) involving the application of

September 14, 2022 |
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Precarious Work

MISCLASSIFICATION — when employers label their employees as “independent contractors” — is the single biggest reason precariouswork is precarious. That’s been a long‑standing issue, but is increasingly widespread with the rise of the so-called gig economy and the boom in app-based work. Learn more about worker rights in the gig economy in our latest report on precarious work. Download the full


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