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:: Saturday, March 29, 2003 ::
BC Fed: UN body condemns Campbell's Liberals for legislation trampling
workers' rights The head of the province's labour movement today called on the BC Liberals to comply with international labour standards and stop violating the rights of thousands of public sector workers throughout British Columbia.
After extensive investigation, the United Nations body charged with upholding labour standards has concluded that six laws enacted by the BC Liberals violate international covenants to which Canadians are signatory. The Geneva-based International Labour Organization (ILO) says the BC government should repeal or rewrite legislation rammed through last year ripping up legal contracts, forcing an end to legal job action, and imposing settlements.
BC Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair said yesterday's ruling by the ILO is unprecedented. "It's a very strong ruling that sends a clear warning to both the provincial and federal governments," he said. "Members of the international community are aware of what's going on here in BC, and the ILO clearly expects to see changes that restore respect for workers' rights."------------------------------------------- posted 9:15 AM :: reference link ::
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