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It is our hope that the BC Human Rights Commission will serve as a permanent institution safe- guarding the rights of BC’s residents and communities, while setting the bar on human rights edu- cation higher than it has ever been in this province.

Vancouver – The following is a statement from Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour, regarding the workplace death of 3 workers in Fernie: “Today our thoughts are with the families, friends and community of the three workers who were killed yesterday while working at an ice rink in Fernie. While information is still being gathered on what happened, it is my expectation that the

Budget 2018: Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Through more than a century of political activism, workers have won many important legislative rights, including the legal right to form and join a union; the right to bargain collectively; employment standards that govern hours of work, working conditions and a minimum wage; and laws to protect workers’

Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour welcomes today’s announcement on the Fair Wages Commission and looks forward to taking part in the consultation process. “We are eager to get this process started,” said Irene Lanzinger, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “We welcome the news that the Commission has been established and is ready to get to work. “It is no secret that the BCFED is

VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour supports the efforts of the federal government to close tax loopholes that disproportionately benefit wealthy Canadians. “Tax fairness is a critical issue in Canada,” said Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour. “Current loopholes that benefit only the wealthiest Canadians create an unfair system and fuel growing inequality in our country

Victoria – Working families will see some relief and new opportunities based on the priorities set by the new NDP government’s budget update, says the BC Federation of Labour. “Finally we see a government ready to invest in vital public services,” said BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. “After 16 years of underfunding and neglect, this budget takes the first steps to address the affordability crisis