VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat labour spokesperson Shane Simpson issued the following statement on the two recent worker deaths in the Okanagan: “New Democrats wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the friends and families of the men who were lost …
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back to Niki SharmaB.C. New Democrat statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Week
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan and economic development, jobs, labour and skills spokesperson Shane Simpson issued the following statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Week: “On the third Apprenticeship Recognition Week in British Columbia, B.C. New Democrats want to thank …
Clark quietly rewards wealthy donors with minimum wage exemption for young hockey players
VICTORIA – The Clark government’s quiet gift to wealthy owners of WHL teams who are also B.C. Liberal party donors, makes life more difficult for young players, said New Democrat spokesperson on Jobs, Labour and Skills, Shane Simpson. In an …
New Democrat Legislation Commemorates Day of Mourning
VICTORIA— New Democrat MLA, Shane Simpson, introduced legislation today to proclaim a provincial Day of Mourning for workers who have died or been seriously injured because of their work. “April 28 is the internationally-recognized Day of Mourning,” said Simpson. “This …
British Columbians working for minimum wage deserve better, says NDP
VICTORIA – New Democrat spokesperson for Economic Development, Jobs, Labour and Skills, Shane Simpson, released the following statement on the dismal $0.20 increase to the minimum wage that went into effect Tuesday: “For British Columbians feeling squeezed by endless rate …
Op-ed: Labour Day Means Supporting Workers Every Day
By New Democrat spokesperson on labour Shane Simpson Labour Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of working people, and to renew our efforts to make things better. B.C.’s New Democrats are dedicated to making changes that support workers, …
REALITY CHECK: Support for B.C. workers in LNG deal insufficient
After years of supporting the idea of an LNG industry in British Columbia, the head of the B.C. Building Trades union has raised doubts about the deal Premier Clark signed with Petronas because it doesn’t include guarantees that there will be …
Reality Check: BC Liberal job promises don’t add up
Premier Clark “announced” $75 million in funding for trades training, saying it was related to her LNG deal. The truth is the money already existed on the ITA service plan for this year. The announcement was nothing more than a …
B.C. Liberals playing political games with Site C labour agreement
VICTORIA – New Democrat spokesperson on labour Shane Simpson and spokesperson on B.C. Hydro Adrian Dix issued the following statement: “The B.C. Liberals and Energy Minister Bill Bennett are misrepresenting the truth about the B.C. New Democrats’ position on the …
Explosion at Greenhills mine highlights safety concerns
VICTORIA – The explosion at Greenhills coal mine raises a number of serious questions about mine safety, say the New Democrats. “Mine workers should be able to go to work and not get hurt,” said Norm Macdonald, New Democrat energy …