oday���s paid sick leave announcement by the BC government represents a significant milestone ��� but still falls short of providing the coverage sick workers need, BCFED President Laird Cronk said today. ���This is an important achievement for public health and safer workplaces,��� Cronk said. ���But we���re disappointed that it���s only half the 10-day standard that science supports and that is the overwhelming preference of British Columbians.��� : News Archive