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BC falls further behind as New Brunswick increases minimum wage to $9 an hour
September 1, 2010
British Columbia's minimum wage, already the lowest in the country, fell further behind today as New Brunswick increased its minimum wage by fifty cents to $9 an hou
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Long-awaited charges positive news in mushroom farm deaths but questions remain
September 1, 2010
The BC Federation of Labour is welcoming news that charges have finally been laid against two companies and four individuals in the deaths of three workers at a mushroom farm in Langley on September 5
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Labour Day Commentary
September 1, 2010
Published today in The Vancouver Sun As we get ready to celebrate Labour Day and the contributions made by workers and unions, it is inevitable we will hear another message as wel
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Jobs, Justice, Climate - Building a Green Economy for BC
August 25, 2010
On September 10-11, BC's Environmental and Labour movements will host a conference on building a green provincial economy.
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Public Inquiry needed to clean up silviculture abuses
August 20, 2010
The BC Federation of Labour is calling on the provincial government to launch a public inquiry into silviculture regulations and enforcement in the provinc
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Federation investigation uncovers nightmare in the woods
August 10, 2010
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
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Training opens door to a brighter future; Now is the right time to upgrade workplace knowledge and skills
August 5, 2010
Published today in the Victoria Times Colonist:
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Moving Foward: Apprenticeship in the New Economy
June 30, 2010
2010 Apprenticeship & Skills Training Conference
April 18-19, 2010
Victoria, BC
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Liberals nine-year minimum wage freeze boosts McDonald’s profits
June 29, 2010
BC sinks further behind as Newfoundland raises minimum wage to $10
British Columbia's minimum wage will fall further behind the rest of Canada when Newfoundland raises its minimum wage
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Just do it, Mr. Premier: Kill the HST
June 24, 2010
Published in The Vancouver Sun June 24, 2010
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