Linda Givetash
Stories by Linda Givetash
Fighting Loneliness with a Community of Seniors
‘We’ve been able to experience and witness a social change.’
Chronic Care Home Understaffing Hurting BC’s Seniors, Say Advocates
Groups want sector reform, increased support, on the election agenda.
Politics, Poverty, Privatization and Globalization Big Issues for BC’s Union Movement
BC Fed delegates talk hot topics during five-day convention.
Lanzinger Re-elected as Head of BC Federation of Labour
‘I’m so proud to be a leader of this group.’ Secretary-treasurer Ekman also acclaimed.
BC Fed Launches Campaign to Elect NDP Government in May
Effort to focus on jobs, wages and public services and increasing voter turnout.
Horgan Makes Appeal to Workers: People of BC ‘Deserve Better’
NDP leader lays out series of election promises at BC Fed convention.
Demand an End to Second-Class Status for Reserve Children: Blackstock
Activist tells BC Fed that Ottawa moving too slowly to end discrimination against Indigenous children.
In BC, Caregiving Takes Toll on Finances, Career, Health
One million British Columbians are caring for friends or family — and paying a price because of inadequate supports.
BC Child Welfare Workers, Citing High Caseloads, Rally to Back Union Bid
Fraser Valley aboriginal society stalling drive, workers complain.
GM Union’s Pension Concession Signals New Reality: Experts
Contract ends defined-benefit plan for new hires, increases job security, Unifor says.
BC Makes Little Progress on Public Service Diversity Gap
Visible minorities make up 27 per cent of population, but just 14 per cent of government workforce.
Rehearsals for Retirement: Young Workers and the CPP
The Tyee looks at post-work plans and worries of an employee, contractor and entrepreneur.
Contract Jobs, 'Flexible' Work Open Door for Employer Abuses
Group organizing to push for changes to employment laws to reflect new work reality.
