So great to be able to do 3 different tours during the week of NUPGE Convention. We did the 1845 HMP Penitentiary, Old historical Court House with Sheriffs & of course The St John's Lock Up. Thanks for the warm welcome & hospitality Newfoundland. Ira Kibbe Ash

On this PTSD Awareness Day, our Service supports all persons impacted by these invisible wounds. In support of mental health initiatives, BCSS has a dedicated group of Officers trained to provide support to our staff through our CISM program. 💙 ow.ly/iU1O50Jyk9l

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this. ❤️

Please keep the bravery, sacrifice & heroism of our injured GVERT officers & all those who responded to today’s incident in your thoughts. #GVERT Saanich Police

Saanich Police Victoria Police Our thoughts and prayers go out to to the brave members who put their lives on the line for our safety. We hope for a speedy recovery for our fellow law enforcement officers & our thoughts are with the families.

BCGEU President & Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee Stephanie Smith 🇨🇦 spoke with CBCEarlyEdition's @CBCStephenQuinn this morning about talks breaking down in public service negotiations: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra… #bcpoli

If cost of living protections are not appropriate for public service workers according to the B.C. Government, why have MLAs of all parties enjoyed this protection by legislation since 2013? Just asking!#bcpoli

BCGEU accuses NDP gov't of bargaining tactic "usually employed by right-wing, anti worker government and employers." New Democrats tried to go over head of GEU bargaining committee, by circulating last week's gov't offer to union members.

BCGEU President Stephanie Smith 🇨🇦 and CKNW's Jas Johal discussed the latest news — including the breakdown in talks — in public service negotiations between the BCGEU and the provincial government. #bcpoli omny.fm/shows/cknw-aft…

Meet the Governor of the Bank of Canada He makes about $500k a year. He doesn’t think workers deserve inflation protection from the soaring cost of living. Wants us to trust him. What do you think? reuters.com/markets/us/ban… #bcpoli #canpoli

Inflation is making it difficult for millions to afford the basic necessities, including food and housing.

Yup. “Skyrocketing inflation is the major cause behind worker unrest and collective action…” #bcfed

Unhappy about this news? Instead of taking it out on the retail staff at BC Liquor Stores, consider writing your MLA asking them to give the workers if this province the same inflation protections as they gave themselves! globalnews.ca/news/9071932/b…

Congratulations grads and a warm welcome to our new Component 1 members! 👏 #bclab

BCGEU President Stephanie Smith 🇨🇦 spoke with Global BC's Kristen Robinson today about the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis in BC Sheriff Services, and the union's proposed solutions to these issues. Component 1 Dean Purdy

Our Component 1 Corrections & Sheriffs contingent at the National Peace Officers Memorial and the Corrections NUPGE conference. NUPGE Dean Purdy BCGEU

BC Sheriff Service DYK! Our service has a group of officers who make up our Ceremonial Unit. These folks represent BCSS at funerals, recruit graduations, parades, and special events across the province.

A BC Coroners Service report shows inmate deaths in correctional facilities within British Columbia have been trending upwards over the last 10 years. cheknews.ca/bc-coroners-se…

ICYMI: BCGEU Component 1 VP Dean Purdy spoke with CBC’s Jason D'Souza about Nanaimo's new correctional centre which opened last week. Nearly 100 BCGEU members work at the facility. Dean provided several updates and shared some feedback he has heard from members who work there.

Congratulations Paul Finch You’ve worked hard and shown strong, creative leadership in a great union with a diverse membership I continue to be proud to have worked for and with. Thank you Stephanie Smith 🇨🇦 for a decade of groundbreaking work as the first BCGEU woman President.