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.

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Current News & Events:

June, 2020 - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th

June, 2020 - Minimum wage increase exactly what low-income earners need right now: BCFED 

May, 2020 - BC has an historic opportunity to build an economy that works for everyone

May, 2020 - Summer 2020 issue of the Advocate now available

May, 2020 - COSCO releases May 2020 newsletter - download and view here

May, 2020 - Read the CLC’s Labour Priorities for Economic Recovery

May, 2020 - HealthLink BC - 811 - is here to help

May, 2020 - CBC report: “Seniors to receive up to $500 in a one-time payment to offset added costs due to COVID-19”

May, 2020 - MP Peter Julian seeks your support for his petition supporting seniors and people with disabilities

April, 2020 - BC FORUM joins the CLC campaign and pens letter to the Canadian Pharmacists Association regarding dispensing fees

April, 2020 - BC Fed’s Laird Cronk Op/Ed: From banging pots and pans: Let’s build a future that delivers more for all working people

April, 2020 - From the Globe and Mail newspaper: Inside the negotiation of Canada's super-sized coronavirus bailout, published April 27, 2020

April, 2020 - CCPA: It’s time to end profit-making in seniors’ care

April, 2020 - Seniors’ groups ask the Federal Government to protect vulnerable seniors

April, 2020 - Premier’s task force to support BC economy during, after COVID-19

April, 2020 - News 1130 reports “More Canadians can now apply for Emergency Response Benefit, PM says”

April, 2020 - National Pensioners Federation ramps up Pension Protection campaign - JOIN TODAY!

April, 2020 - BC FORUM supports interest rate relief during COVID-19 pandemic

April, 2020 - Canadian Consumers Demand Internet, Wireless COVID-19 Relief

April, 2020 - New emergency supports for province’s most vulnerable

April, 2020 - Canadian Labour Congress standing up for workers with online COVID-19 Resources

April, 2020 - If you are a caregiver, sign up for Family Caregivers of BC news to find out more about important resources. Read this month’s news headlines here.

April, 2020 - COVID-19: CLC president, Hassan Yussuff, delivers personal message and invitation to survey

March, 2020 - BC FORUM message about the closure of Service Canada’s offices

March, 2020 - A message from the Canadian Medical Association - help flatten the curve and keep Canadians safe

March, 2020 - Are you at high risk for severe illness?

March, 2020 - National Pensioners Federation publishes March, 2020, newsletter

February, 2020 - Hundreds of activists bring union priorities to the Hill

February, 2020 - Personalized medication plans offered at UBC Pharmacists Clinic

February, 2020 - Spring 2020 issue of The Advocate now available on-line

February, 2020 - WE publishes new Benefits brochure for BC FORUM members - download here

February, 2020 - Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC) publishes February newsletter

February, 2020 - BC’s Seniors Advocate releases report on provincial review of contracted long-term care sector

February, 2020 - Premier appoints parliamentary secretary for seniors

February, 2020 - Check our our Events page for important upcoming events!

January, 2020 - Activist group issues press release on Island Health hospital parking lot statistics

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