On October 25, 2018, the Government of BC released the long
anticipated Part 3 Report concerning proposed changes to the
Labour Relations Code of BC. A three person panel was
appointed in February of 2018 to conduct a public consultation and
recommend amendments to the Code.
The Report synthesizes submissions made by stakeholders from
across the labour spectrum and attempts to balance the interests of
unions and employers. Some of the proposed changes are welcome, but
many represent a shift in favour of the labour movement in British
Columbia. Interested parties have until November 30, 2018, to
provide feedback on the report.
The full Report can be viewed here. The significant proposed changes are
summarized below.
