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A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Authority The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) appreciates the opportunity to provide a submission on the proposed amendments to Part 4, General conditions, Sections 4.24 to 4.31.2 Harassment and Violence. This submission was prepared in consultation with our affiliates. The BC Federation of Labour The Federation represents more

Today’s announcement from the BC Ministry of Labour represents some progress for ride-hail and food-delivery workers, but still leaves these workers without the same set of protections provided to every other worker in the province, BC Federation of Labour President Sussanne Skidmore said today. “These workers have had to wait for years for action, so we are relieved the government is now paying

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Authority The British Columbia Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) 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 (the “Board,” “WCB”) and the government as a major stakeholder in

A pdf of the complete submission can be found here. Authority Thank you for the opportunity to provide our submission with respect to the Workers’ Compensation Board’s (“WCB” “Board”) draft policy (the “Draft Policy”) concerning mental disorder claims. This a joint submission from the BC Federation of Labour (the “Federation” the “BCFED”), and the Community Legal Assistance Society (the “CLAS”)

The BC Federation of Labour (“Federation,” “BCFED”) and our affiliated unions are pleased to participate in the consultation on the BC Ministry of Labour’s Discussion Paper, “Proposing Employment Standards and Other Protections for App-Based Ride-Hail and Food-Delivery Workers in British Columbia.” The BCFED 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 BC Federation of Labour today released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30: Today, the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is also the tenth Orange Shirt Day — originating from a story shared by Phyllis Webstad of the Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation, whose clothing, including a beloved orange shirt, was confiscated when