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November 3, 2016

B.C. New Democrat statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Week

Education and TrainingJobs and Economy

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 …

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October 21, 2016

Clark quietly rewards wealthy donors with minimum wage exemption for young hockey players

Accountability

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 …

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April 28, 2016

New Democrat Legislation Commemorates Day of Mourning

Jobs and Economy

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 …

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September 15, 2015

British Columbians working for minimum wage deserve better, says NDP

AffordabilityJobs and Economy

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 …

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September 4, 2015

Op-ed: Labour Day Means Supporting Workers Every Day

Jobs and EconomyStrong Communities

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, …

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July 15, 2015

REALITY CHECK: Support for B.C. workers in LNG deal insufficient

Jobs and EconomyReality Check

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 …

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July 13, 2015

Reality Check: BC Liberal job promises don’t add up

Jobs and EconomyReality Check

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 …

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May 27, 2015

B.C. Liberals playing political games with Site C labour agreement

AccountabilityBC HydroReality Check

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 …

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April 7, 2015

Explosion at Greenhills mine highlights safety concerns

Jobs and EconomyStrong Communities

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 …

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February 26, 2015

New Democrats work to toughen conflict of interest laws and protect whistleblowers

AccountabilityDemocratic Reform

VICTORIA — New Democrat MLAs introduced legislation that would make government officials more accountable to the public and protect whistleblowers from retribution. Gary Holman, New Democrat spokesperson for democratic reform, introduced the Conflict of Interest Amendment Act. “British Columbians have …

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