BC teachers urge reversal of child labour plan
The B C Teachers Federation condemns Bill 37 proposing to allow hiring children aged 12 to 15 with only a parent note. Neil Worboys argues it widens exploitation, weakens monitoring, and harms education amid broader welfare cuts and four day school weeks. He calls for Labour Minister Graham Bruce to halt the changes.
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BC health budget gains 328 million in revised plan
The Hospital Employee's Union says the 2003/04 provincial health budget revision adds 328 million in spending. About 200 million goes to BC's six health authorities to address cost pressures and new technology, a three percent boost. Allnutt criticizes reallocating funds to Pharmacare and urges open budget reporting by authorities.
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Pharmacare
Victoria
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