Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking changes to improve occupational health and safety for healthcare workers, in particular at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.

Target Contacts

Justice and Law Enforcement

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence and improve occupational health and safety in prisons, including reduced staff­-to­-inmate ratios.

Target Contacts

Housing

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking support for strategies to address the housing affordability crisis in BC, including tax changes, stronger protection for renters and investment in new affordable public housing.

Target Contacts

Justice and Law Enforcement

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system, and discussing the appropriate scope of duties for workers. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence and improve occupational health and safety in prisons, including reduced staff-to-­inmate ratios.

Target Contacts

Advanced Education

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Seeking improvements to postsecondary education, including funding increases and changes to trades training in BC.

Target Contacts

Children and Families

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of childcare and social services workers. Seeking improvements in services for children, youth and families, including establishing a universal childcare system, ensuring Indigenous families receive an equal level and quality of care, and expanding programs for youth transitioning out of care.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking improvements in compliance and enforcement programs across government and changes to environmental and natural resource laws that strengthen public oversight. Advocating for more funding and to protect BC Parks from commercialization/ privatization. Advocating for actions to address climate change, including just transition measures for affected workers and communities.

Target Contacts

Government Procurement

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Advocating for various improvements in government procurement practices, including successorship in contracts, bringing outsourced work back in house, and public ownership of infrastructure.

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Advocating for the expansion of home support services, improved standards of care in residential care facilities, better occupational health and safety for workers, and strengthened mental health and addictions services. Advocating for the public provision of health services.

Target Contacts

Housing

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking support for strategies to address the housing affordability crisis in BC, including tax changes, stronger protection for renters and investment in new affordable public housing.

Target Contacts

Justice and Law Enforcement

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Advocating for improved access to the justice system, including by expanding legal aid, First Nations legal services, and family justice centres. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence, including reduced staff­-to­-inmate ratios.

Target Contacts

Labour/Labour Relations

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking improvements to the Labour Code, Workers¿ Compensation Act, Worksafe BC and employment standards, including stronger protections for workers, strengthened health and safety regulations, and strategies to address precarious work.

Target Contacts

Liquor Control/Alcohol

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking changes to enhance BC Liquor Stores and to end the sale of grocery store wine licenses. Advocating for the retail of non­-medical cannabis through LDB­operated standalone stores.

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