BC Federation of Labour organizing rallies in Victoria, Burnaby and Surrey in support of 10 days of paid sick leave to BC employees

The BC Federation of Labour is sponsoring rallies in Victoria and at two locations in Metro Vancouver today as it urges workers to speak out in support of legislation providing 10 days of paid sick leave to BC employees.

Today marks the final day of consultation over whether the province should require employers to provide three, five or 10 days of paid sick leave annually.

The federation supports 10 paid sick days, saying that is the best way to ensure workers stay home when they are ill and don't share infections on the job.

The rallies take place at 4 pm in Burnaby and Surrey, while supporters gathered for a lunchtime demonstration on the steps of the legislature.