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@workersolidaritybc.bsky.social

Workers united for a just labour future: The WSN builds collective power through community organizing, by and for workers all across B.C. https://linktr.ee/workersolidaritybc

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BC currently has no regulations setting workplace temperature limits, but advocates are pushing for change. The @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social‬ is urging the province to implement legislation that would protect employees from extreme heat conditions on the job.

07.06.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We were also featured this morning on CBC's The Early Edition about the minimum wage rising this Sunday, June 1. Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

30.05.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BC Has No Workplace Temperature Limits. Advocates Want Change | The Tyee The rising threat of deadly heat waves increases the urgency, say workers.

The Tyee: thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...

30.05.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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B.C. Workers Still Waiting for Heat Protection After Deadly 2021 Heat Dome In 2021, the heat dome over British Columbia killed 619 people, marking the deadliest climate disaster in Canadian history. As the province bakedβ€”temperatures surpassed 35Β°Cβ€”many workers in restaurant...

The Energy Mix www.theenergymix.com/b-c-workers-...

30.05.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello! It's been a while, but WSN has been very busy. Here are some recent features we've had in the news that discuss our active Too Hot to Work campaign (thread):

30.05.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@kpuarts.bsky.social
Thank you to the @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social, especially Kristine Castanos and Ismail Askin, for the powerful and informative KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: BC Employment Standards Workshop πŸ“šπŸ‘!

#KPU #KwantlenU #KPUInternational #KPUArts #KPUPolicyStudies #KnowYourRights

21.03.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come to our Workers Rising: Training Day! This is meant to help kickstart your community organizing, whether you are new to it or have years of experience. Food provided, masks mandatory, and registration is free but required: actionnetwork.org/events/worke...

06.03.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Media representatives and reporters, workers are counting on you! @georgiastraight.bsky.social @thetyee.ca @vancouversun.bsky.social @pressprogress.ca
@theprovince.bsky.social

05.03.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MEDIA ADVISORY:Β Trade wars: Advocates demand urgent action to protect workers and stabilize the economy against the impact of tariffs TORONTO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The imposition of tariffs will create a widespread recession in Canada. Workers and communities need all...

Justice for Workers is hosting a news conference TOMORROW, March 6, at 8:30 AM PST/11:30AM EST about taking urgent action to protect workers and stabilize the economy against the impact of tariffs.

Media Advisory/registration link here: www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

05.03.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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For a breakdown and analysis of the 2025 BC budget, join @1alexhemingway.bsky.social, @iglikaivanova.bsky.social,
@verosioufi.bsky.social & our special guest
@emikonewman.bsky.social from @climateunit.bsky.social:

March 6 @ 4:30pm PST.

bit.ly/bc-budget | Please spread the word!

05.03.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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