Highlights
Upcoming Events:
- August 11, 2009: Summer Institute for Union Women
- August 27, 2009: Young Workers Planning Session
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June 23, 2009Ironworkers ask why BC allows Quebec company to bid on BC Place roof
VANCOUVER – An Ironworkers union local and the BC Federation of Labour are asking today why British Columbia is allowing a Quebec company to bid on the $365 million BC Place replacement roof – which will be awarded shortly - when the province…
June 5, 2009Climbing job losses call for immediate action and stimulus spending
As job losses continue to escalate in British Columbia, the B.C. Federation of Labour is calling on the Campbell government to recall the legislature, select a cabinet and quickly address the deteriorating economy that is causing hardship to…
Issues and Campaigns
Minimum Wage
Minimum wage earners working full-time should earn at least enough to stay above the poverty line. That can only be achieved by immediately raising the minimum wage to at least $10.00 per hour. Details...
Childcare
B.C.'s working families need a real childcare plan that creates affordable quality spaces. That's why the B.C. Fed has joined with childcare advocates and the CodeBlue Coalition to ensure publicly funded, quality childcare is on both the national and provincial agenda.Details...
