August 10, 2010Federation investigation uncovers nightmare in the woods
The BC Federation of Labour is calling on the provincial government to shut down and launch an independent investigation into Surrey-based Khaira Enterprises following allegations of widespread abuse of silviculture workers. A Khaira Enterprises…
August 5, 2010Training opens door to a brighter future; Now is the right time to upgrade workplace knowledge and skills
Published today in the Victoria Times Colonist: When Canadian premiers meet in Winnipeg this week, a hot prairie summer will greet them. But these lazy days of summer are full of anxiety for the tens of thousands of Canadians who lost their jobs…
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...