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B.C. labour leader Jim Sinclair announces he won't run for re-election

The Canadian Press , 09 Oct, 2014 02:21 PM
    VANCOUVER - Fifteen years as leader of the B.C. Federation of Labour is enough for Jim Sinclair, who will not be seeking re-election of the organization that speaks for 500,000 union members.
     
    Sinclair says it's the right time for him to step down and he's proud of the federation's accomplishments, including those on behalf of late-night workers and farm workers.
     
    He says campaigns focusing on minimum-wage increases, proper employment standards and contracting out have given workers across the province a voice, but more needs to be done.
     
    Sinclair says he regrets that British Columbians don't yet have the basic right to join a union.
     
    The B.C. Federation of Labour recently held rallies in support of striking teachers and launched a series of radio ads supporting the educators.
     
    The union will hold its 56th annual convention in November. (The Canadian Press, CHNL)

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