OPINION: Celebrating B.C.’s workers on Labour Day
The province said it raised the minimum wage yearly after a long freeze and is expanding trades seats to 28,000.
- This Labour Day, British Columbians are recognizing workers throughout B.C., including firefighters, first responders, and support staff who kept communities safe during wildfire season.
- When the government formed, B.C. had one of Canada's lowest minimum wages; after nearly a decade of stagnation, it now ranks among the highest through yearly increases tied to inflation.
- To support growing demand for skilled labour, the province is doubling trades-training funding to create 28,000 seats while nearly 50,000 registered apprentices participate in programs including the new Stephens Family School of Medicine in Surrey.
- Recently, the Trump administration imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods, which officials warn will have a devastating impact on B.C. families and workers.
- B.C. Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside emphasizes that workers drive the multibillion-dollar Cooperative Prosperity Agreement with Canada and the Look West strategy to create good-paying jobs and strengthen provincial services.
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Premier and Labour Minister speak to Labour Day | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation
Letters to the Editor Labour Day is a time to honour and celebrate the working people who help shape our province, as well as to acknowledge all those who care for, protect and teach our families and build our communities. Workers are at the heart of B.C.’s economy. Working people and their unions are at the core of what makes this province the special place it is. In the face of unprecedented economic and environmental threats, we are building …
Celebrating B.C.'s workers on Labour Day - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
This Labour Day, British Columbians have once again witnessed the dedication of firefighters, first responders and emergency services staff who have worked tirelessly to protect people and communities during wildfire season. Working alongside them are support staff, utility workers and countless others who step up to keep communities safe and connected. Today, we take time to recognize them and all workers throughout B.C. whose dedication and sk…
Celebrating B.C.'s workers on Labour Day - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
This Labour Day, British Columbians have once again witnessed the dedication of firefighters, first responders and emergency services staff who have worked tirelessly to protect people and communities during wildfire season. Working alongside them are support staff, utility workers and countless others who step up to keep communities safe and connected. Today, we take time to recognize them and all workers throughout B.C. whose dedication and sk…
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