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The BC Federation of Labour appreciates the opportunity to provide our recommendations with respect to the proposed amendments for Chapter 9, Average Earnings Policy Review and proposed amendments. 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.

Despite new provincial regulations introduced today, ride-hail and food delivery workers still won't receive the same workplace benefits and protections as other workers in BC, the BC Federation of Labour said today. “Under the rules announced today, ride-hail and food delivery workers are being denied basic protections like paid sick leave, statutory holiday pay and overtime,” said BCFED

Today’s announcement from the BC Ministry of Labour extending presumption to more workers for psychological injury coverage is an important step forward, BCFED President Sussanne Skidmore said today. “It’s good to see these new occupations join those with fast-tracked claims and timely access to treatment and Workers’ Compensation Board benefits when they suffer a workplace psychological injury,”

The BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia from BCFED President Sussanne Skidmore: Something is shifting. For the past several years, a concerted right-wing campaign has attacked 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and particularly our trans community members. They have been subjected to harassment, fear-mongering and

Rising Tide agreement will mean more certainty, stability for workers in Haida Gwaii The BC Federation of Labour today congratulated the Haida Nation and the British Columbia government as Bill 25, the Haida Nation Recognition Amendment Act, officially became law late yesterday. "This agreement is the result of two decades of work, and it's a welcome step towards reconciliation in BC," said BCFED

Stand Up for Safe Workplaces to launch in spring 2025 The BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) today announced Stand Up for Safe Workplaces, a new approach to workplace culture and safety training. Developed in partnership with the BC Federation of Labour (BCFED) Health & Safety Centre, Stand Up for Safe Workplaces is an innovative new program that will help participants understand