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VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour has launched the Fight For $15 campaign, calling on the provincial government to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour. “At the current minimum wage, working full-time is not enough to lift a worker out of poverty,” said Jim Sinclair, President of the BC Federation of Labour. “It has been almost three years since the last increase to the minimum wage

Vancouver - The 56th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour is next week beginning Monday, November 24, to Friday, November 28. More than 2,000 delegates from across BC will gather at the Vancouver Convention Centre East to shape the direction of the provincial labour organization for the next two years. “Our Conventions are an important part of determining the path forward for the labour

October 9, 2014 Dear Sisters and Brothers: For the past 35 years I have been a part of the most wonderful movement in the world – the labour movement. For the last 15 of those years, I have had the honour and privilege to be the President of the B.C. Federation of Labour, a position that allowed me to play a unique and important role in fighting for the rights of working people. After much

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