B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1. This represents…
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Security officers hired for EKRH and 25 other facilities
The B.C. government last week announced it has recruited 320 new relational security officers to safeguard health-care workers and patients around the province, including for…
In recognition of the National Day of Mourning
Letter to the Editor On this solemn day, we join people across British Columbia and Canada in remembering and honouring people who have lost their…
Minimum wage increasing to $16.75 June 1
On June 1, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour. The 6.9%…
B.C. to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be enshrined in B.C. law to honour the strength and resilience of residential school survivors and remember…
Minimum wage increases June 1
As of June 1, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which…
Five paid sick days coverage begins January 1
Employers and workers throughout B.C. are reminded that, as of Jan. 1, 2022, eligible employees are entitled to a minimum of five paid sick days…
Commission to recommend protections for forestry workers
A new provincial commission will provide advice on strengthening the long-term stability of jobs and economic recovery in B.C.’s forestry industry. Government has appointed an…
Paid sick leave standard coming Jan. 1
Paid sick leave will be standard for workers in British Columbia beginning Jan. 1, 2022, with a minimum of five paid sick days each year….
Celebrating the contributions of workers
Letter to the Editor On Labour Day, we celebrate the contributions of workers to our society and economy. We also recognize all those whose efforts…