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.

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-...

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):

@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 📚👏! #KPU #KwantlenU #KPUInternational #KPUArts #KPUPolicyStudies #KnowYourRights

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...

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...

MEDIA ADVISORY: 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...

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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!