Welcome to BC FORUM - BC Federation of Retired Union Members

DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE BC FORUM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 17, 2020, HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

BC FORUM HAS CLOSED OUR OFFICE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND OFFICE STAFF ARE NOW WORKING REMOTELY EFFECTIVE MARCH 17, 2020, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. STAFF WILL HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO VOICEMAIL AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT BY EMAIL HERE.

The BC Federation of Retired Union Members – BC FORUM – serving the needs of both retired and active union members over the age of 50 throughout British Columbia.

Welcome to the BC FORUM website. Our organization allows retired and active union members over the age of 50 an opportunity to renew your social network of union members and realize savings in programs, services and products only possible through group negotiation.

Join BC FORUM today!

			Current News & Events: September, 2021 - Zoom webinar: Beyond the Pandemic: Permanent Paid Sick Leave for BC Workers, scheduled for Sept. 22nd September, 2021 - BC Fed releases Report: An Equitable Recovery – The Case for Paid Sick Leave as a Right of Employment in BC September, 2021 - Register today for free “Personal Planning Workshops” presented by COSCO BC’S HEALTH & WELLNESS INSTITUTE via ZOOM September, 2021 - Updates from the Seniors Advocate September, 2021 - UN International Day of Older Persons “Digital Equity for All” September, 2021 - News from the Canadian Deprescribing Network September, 2021 - Canada’s Retired Teachers call for National Seniors Strategy - and you can help! September, 2021 - Canadian Federation of Pensioners launches Pensions Priority Campaign - TAKE ACTION TODAY! September, 2021 - Federal Election edition of the COSCO BC newsletter published - read here August, 2021 - BC Gov News: Cleaning, dietary workers coming back in-house at B.C. hospitals August, 2021 - The Federal Election & COVID-19 FAQs August, 2021 - BC Gov News: Mask mandate to reduce transmission, protect people in public spaces August, 2021 - BC Gov News: B.C. launches proof of vaccination to stop spread of COVID-19 August, 2021 - MP Peter Julian corresponds with BC FORUM July, 2021 - BC Gov News: New, improved BC Seniors’ Guide hot off the press July, 2021 - BC Gov News: Eased visitation restrictions, new protections coming for seniors in long-term care July, 2021 - July 2021 updates from the Seniors Advocate July, 2021 - July 2021 issue of the COSCO BC newsletter published June, 2021 - BC Gov News: British Columbians asked for views on next budget June, 2021 - Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors June, 2021- BC prepares to safely move to Step 2 of its restart plan June, 2021 - MP Peter Julian issues Op Ed for Seniors Week June, 2021 - ICBC issues second COVID-19 rebate June, 2021 - Expanded medical device coverage for people with diabetes June, 2021 - Re: Property Tax Assessment, Property Tax Payments, Property Tax Deferment and Claiming your Home Owner Grant June, 2021 - 215 Children Buried on the former Kamloops Indian Band Reserve June, 2021- Parliamentary secretary’s statement on B.C. Seniors’ Week June, 2021 - June 2021 updates from the Seniors Advocate June, 2021 - People’s Law School free webinar: Buying a Home in BC May, 2021 - BC FORUM issues Summer 2021 edition of The Advocate newsletter May, 2021 - Labour movement issues boycott, pulls millions of dollars in business from Hilton Metrotown and Pacific Gateway Hotels in support of workers May, 2021 - More than 50% of eligible people in BC have received first vaccine dose May, 2021 - BC FORUM endorses anti-racist initiative May, 2021 - Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors May, 2021 - National Pensioners Federation publishes April 2021 newsletter April, 2021 - Vaccine bookings to begin for 50+ over the next week April, 2021 - Invitations starting for people 60+ to book vaccination appointments April, 2021 - BC Budget 2021 supports people now while building the foundation for strong recovery April, 2021 - CLC on Federal Budget 2021: Canada’s unions welcome ‘crucial’ funding for childcare, skills training and $15 federal minimum wage April, 2021 -BCFED welcomes new investments in health care, caring services, and infrastructure; undaunted in continued fight for paid sick leave April, 2021 - Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Advance Care Planning Day, includes link to resource guide April, 2021 - Government helps more older adults stay independent with expanded program April, 2021 - Throne speech outlines work to put pandemic behind us, plans for strong recovery April, 2021 - Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors April, 2021 - Federal + Provincial COVID-19 support resource for individuals + families April, 2021 - April 2021 issue of the COSCO BC newsletter published

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