May 11, 2021
VANCOUVER—Three days of paid sick leave until December 31, 2021 is a good step towards comprehensive sick leave law in B.C., says Unifor.
“Paid sick leave will help stop the spread of COVID-19 and provides a model for more permanent policy in British Columbia and across the country,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Although three days per calendar year is inadequate, today’s announcement opens the door for future expansion.”
Unifor has been campaigning relentlessly for paid sick leave since the pandemic began. Earlier this year more than 60 Unifor members met with the B.C. government caucus, including Premier John Horgan, to lobby for paid vaccination leave, paid sick leave, and other worker-friendly policies to reduce precarious work and build back better after COVID-19.
The legislation tabled today pledges to consult further and have a permanent paid sick leave program in place for January 1, 2022.
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