Recommended: Schreck writes “Negative Clark Ad Misrepresents”
January, 2012 - Political pundit David Schreck comments on the Christy Clark BC Liberals latest attack ads. Read more here.
BC FORUM attends United Way’s 2011 Seniors Forum
November 16, 2011 - Experts presented new findings on vulnerable seniors in our region at a forum attended by about 300 people in Burnaby on November 16.
A report by United Way of the Lower Mainland identifies concentrated populations of vulnerable seniors in acute need throughout the region.
The report calls for action on research, services and policy changes to improve seniors’ quality of life throughout the Lower Mainland. Click here to read the report.
Labour Councils endorse candidates across BC for the fall 2011 municipal elections
Read more here.
NDP Seniors Critic makes statement on World Alzheimers Day
September, 2011 - Federal NDP Seniors Critic Irene Mathyssen made a statement in the House recognizing World Alzheimers Day on September 21.
NSC releases report: “What We Heard”
September, 2011 - In June of this year, the National Seniors Council released the summary findings of their consultations from across the country on issues surrounding seniors and near seniors participation in the labour force and intergerational relations.
Jack Layton - 1950 - 2011
BC FORUM AGM sees members passing important resolutions supporting seniors issues
June 22, 2011 - Read the three resolutions passed by members attending the 2011 AGM in Burnaby.
BC FORUM President on HST Ballot - posted July 7, 2011
CUPW rotating postal strikes to hit Victoria tonight
June 6, 2011 - Postal workers in Victoria, BC and in Moncton, NB will be the next ones to walk out following Montreal. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has called for a rotating strike for midnight, local time in the respective cities, lasting for 24 hours. About one thousand postal workers will be out on strike in various locations.
The HST cannot be fixed - Jim Sinclair, President, BC Federation of Labour
June 6, 2011 - The Vancouver Sun has published an op-ed piece by BC Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair who makes the case for why the HST can't be fixed and British Columbians need to vote YES to scrap it.
David Schreck on the HST - posted May 7, 2011
BC FORUM AGM - June 22, 2011
BC FORUM President Gerry Edwards urges members to take the time to vote on Election Day - Monday, May 2
SOAR recommends to vote for honesty and truth in government
April, 2011 - David Macpherson, National Coordinator of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees, writes we must vote for honesty and truth in government in this election.
Special Election Edition of The Advocate, BC FORUM's newsletter, now in the mail!
April, 2011 - BC FORUM's Special Election Issue of The Advocate is now in the mail. Read it online here by clicking on the link in the column on the right.
Failed federal budget offered little more than crumbs to seniors
March, 2011 - Small GIS increase to go only to those seniors with less than $2,000 income a year. Click here to read more.
One in four retirees stop working due to health/disability reasons
February, 2011 - The National Union of Public and General Employees - NUPGE - reports on Stats Canada findings on working Canadians age 55 and older.
BC Liberals Undermine the Safety of Your Medicine Cabinet
February, 2011 - BC FORUM's Bill Silvester and Colleen Fuller inform members about what's happened with BC's Therapeutics Initative and what you can do about it.
BC FORUM attends Harrison Winter School
January/February, 2011 - Executive members help bring awareness of the benefits of membership with BC FORUM to Harrison Winter School delegates.
Sister Angie Schira receives first Joy Langan Award
January, 2011 - Outgoing BC Federation of Labour Secretary-Treasurer receives the first Joy Langan Award.
BC FORUM makes presentation to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services
October 15, 2010 - BC FORUM's Bill Silvester presented BC FORUM's proposals for next year's budget at a public hearing in Abbotsford.
Anti-HST Rally planned in Prince George
Scheduled to take place Saturday, September 25 at 10 am outside Liberal MLA Pat Bell's office in Prince George.
BC Budget 2011 - Public consultations now underway
September 15, 2010 - Members are encouraged to participate in the 2011 BC Budget public consultations that are now underway across the province.
The Future of Legal Aid in BC
September 15, 2010 - Make your presentation to the Public Commission on Legal Aid.
BC FORUM surveys members about delivery of "The Advocate"quarterly newsletter
August 19, 2010 - Members are reporting they haven't received their copy of "The Advocate" in the mail and BC FORUM is trying to find out why.
Celebrating Labour Day around BC
August 16, 2010 - Find out what's going on in your community to celebrate Labour Day 2010.
Now the People - From Crisis to Global Justice
July 6, 2010 - The International Trade Union Confederation held its 2nd Annual Congress in Vancouver in June.
Members gather for 2010 Annual General Meeting
June 10, 2010 - An impressive list of guest speakers and a number of important debates on resolutions.
BC FORUM calls on federal government to improve the Canada Pension Plan
May 3, 2010 - At a Richmond Town Hall meeting, BC FORUM submitted recommendations to a government panel reviewing pension reform in Canada.
SPECIAL REPORT! Dialogue on Building a Better BC
March 24, 2010 - Find out more about the Building a Better BC Coalition.
Provincial Coalition formed to fight cuts
March 15, 2010 - Groups band together to fight for changes.
BC FORUM Statement on BC Budget 2010
March 5, 2010 - Will the Budget help build a better BC?
Celebrating International Women's Day
March 3, 2010 - A message from BC FORUM President Alice West.
The Harmonized Sales Tax
January 25 - The HST - How will it affect you and your family.
Improving pensions for working families
December 28, 2009 - Canadian Labour Congress launches pensions campaign.
First Report & Recommendations on Seniors Care in BC
Dec. 17, 2009 - Ombudsperson releases first of two reports on seniors care in BC.
Brother Jack Nichol remembered
Dec. 4, 2009 - The Canadian Trade Union movement loses a giant.
HandyDART services
Nov. 2, 2009 - Alice West, President, BCFORUM, on HandyDART services.
The "E-Health Plan"
Oct. 19, 2009 - It's called E-health: The government's plan to digitize your personal medical information.
BC FORUM delivers brief to legislative finance committee
Oct. 16, 2009 - "End the era of selfishness" BC FORUM tells Finance Committee.
Some pensioners will be paying more for health care
Oct. 8, 2009 - From the Vancouver Sun: Judge tosses out suit over retirees' benefits - Ruling means some government pensioners will be paying more for health care.
BC FORUM seek to address finance committee
September 28, 2009 - Seniors ask for second Vancouver hearing on 2010 provincial budget.
MLA Adrian Dix speaks at BC FORUM AGM
September 17, 2009 - BC FORUM members hear about how the Campbell government has "undermined social contract".
BC FORUM 2009 Labour Day Message
Senior support services cut
September 2, 2009 - BC budget casts retired workers adrift.
Cuts to seniors programs shortsighted solution to provincial health care deficit
August 14, 2010 - The BC Health Coalition is deeply concerned that cuts by the Fraser Health Authority to seniors programs will create more financial pressures in the long run.
BC FORUM President Joy Langan passes away
July 30, 2009 - Hundreds gather to pay tribute to a true working class hero.
Fighting to protect and enhance Canada's health care system
Summer, 2009 - Doctors Offer a New Prescription for Health Care - Canadian Perspectives Magazine, Council of Canadians
