It’s been 40 years since BC’s minimum was this low. My message to @freshii is, we will not be turning back the clock on workers wages in BC and they can keep their outsourcing jobs pilot project away from our province.
Harry Bains
3,585 posts
Harry Bains
@HarryBainsSN
Former MLA for Surrey-Newton & Minister of Labour
Surrey British Columbia
Born March 20
Joined January 2011
- This community never ceases to amaze me. “Sarbat Da bhalla” the core value that drives them.You’re unable to view this Post because this account owner limits who can view their Posts. Learn more
- I am so humbled and honoured to have the privilege to serve as your Minister of Labour once again — to continue the work of making British Columbia’s workplaces the safest in the country. I look forward to getting back to work! Thank you once again🙏🏽
- Today, I was proud to introduce Bill 5, Employment Standards Amendment Act, which will implement 5 days paid leave for victims of domestic or sexual violence — this will give victims the space to rebuild their lives without sacrificing their jobs or pay. #bcpoli
- While I thank the people in the community who urged me to run for Mayor of Surrey in the next municipal election, I remain committed to the province and making a stronger BC through my work as an MLA & in cabinet. I am so incredibly humbled by the support from community members
- Many of us belong to farming families in India. our constituents are deeply concerned about violent reaction to farmers peaceful protest. I fully understand their concerns about everyone’s safety. We encourage speedy resolution through democratic and peaceful dialogue.
- I thank each and every one of you for supporting me over the years. It has truly been the honour of a lifetime to represent the people of Surrey-Newton and to serve as Minister of Labour for our province. Thank YOU!
- So incredibly grateful, humbled, and honoured - thank you to the amazing constituents of Surrey-Newton for trusting me to be your MLA and to all of my friends & family for their unwavering support - we'll keep BC moving forward for everyone! #thankyou
- Our #firefighters deserve our support, especially when they become sick because of their work. Honoured to bring in changes to the #WorkersCompensationAct to make accessing #cancer supports easier. @BCPFFA @BCGovNews #BC news.gov.bc.ca/26684
- (1/2) No one should have to choose between staying home sick & getting paid. I’m proud to be bringing in the first-ever #paidsickleave program for #BC on Jan 1. Workers will get 5 paid sick days/year Read the news release here. gov.bc.ca/PaidSickLeave
- I am so grateful to be sworn in once again as Minister of Labour this morning. We have accomplished big changes in B.C such as bringing in paid sick leave, raising the minimum wage, repatriating our healthcare workers, etc. We still have so much more to do. (1/2)
- Yesterday my staff surprised me with an early birthday cake! I am so fortunate to have such a dedicated and supportive team in the office and at home — I appreciate all of you. 🙏🏽
- Immensely proud to see @NikiSharma2 breaking proverbial glass ceiling, made the wall, as the first person of colour woman Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia. You are a great role model for us and coming generations of women.
