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Vancouver - Today’s announcement by Labour Minister Harry Bains of increased funding for the WCB Workers’ Advisors Office is a small but positive step to do more to help injured workers navigate the WCB’s complex injury claims system, says the BC Federation of Labour. “It’s a step in the right direction to level the playing field for injured workers,” says BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. Bains

In support of Tim Hortons workers in Ontario, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger will be taking part in a rally outside the Tim Hortons location at 1st and Commercial in Vancouver’s east end Friday afternoon. What: Irene Lanzinger at rally in support of Tim Hortons workers in Ontario Where: Tim Hortons, 1635 Commercial Dr. at 1st Ave., Vancouver When: Friday, Jan. 19, 5:00 pm The

Vancouver - In the debate about whether Uber and similar companies will operate in our province, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger says workers need protection and a level playing field before ride-hailing is given the go ahead. Appearing before the select government committee holding public hearings on how to regulate ride sharing on Jan. 9, Lanzinger outlined a series of

Vancouver - In the debate about whether Uber and similar companies will operate in our province, BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger says workers need protection and a level playing field before ride-hailing is given the go ahead. Appearing before the select government committee holding public hearings on how to regulate ride sharing on Jan. 9, Lanzinger outlined a series of

Vancouver – The following is a statement from BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger marking the 37th anniversary of the Bentall Tower tragedy: “The BC Federation of Labour has a long history of advocating for healthier and safer workplaces for all workers in BC. Today we stand in solidarity as we remember a sobering event in our province’s history when four workers fell to their deaths

Vancouver - The Following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour, on the UN International Human Rights Day: “The BC Federation of Labour is proud to celebrate International Human Rights Day. We commend the NDP government in BC on committing to reinstate the BC Human Rights Commission, after fifteen years of not having one in the province. We are committed to