BCGEU treasurer Paul Finch spoke with Global BC about the unacceptable delays members in the public sector are facing in receiving retro pay. globalnews.ca/news/9847796/n…

On this day in 1894, Prime Minister Sir John Thompson officially declared Labour Day a national holiday. Labour day in Canada finds its roots in an 1872 printers strike which culminated in the passing of the Trade Unions Act. #canlab #cdnpoli

NEWS: The City has informed VCH that it won't be renewing its lease on the Yaletown OPS. This will put more lives at risk. I'm calling on Mayor Ken Sim & ABC Vancouver to renew the lease until an improved site is found. More here: onecityvancouver.ca/yaletown_ops 1/4

TAKE ACTION: Tell Mayor Sim & ABC to keep the Yaletown OPS open until a new space is available. ADD YOUR VOICE: onecityvancouver.ca/keep_yaletown_… It's not an exaggeration to say that lives are at stake. 4/4 #VanPoli

People who use drugs deserve every chance at survival, stability and recovery. For them and their families. We need a better OPS space in Yaletown. Until then, we can’t just leave people to die. #VanPoli

Statement from BCGEU treasurer Paul Finch on the closure of the Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) in Yaletown: bcgeu.ca/bcgeu_condemns…

"We echo the call of the families, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and organizers for a search of the Prairie Green landfill for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, and a search of Brady Road landfill for remains of other Indigenous women."

Greedflation.

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

#OtD 27 Jul 1918 labour organiser and prominent socialist leader Ginger Goodwin was murdered in Cumberland, Canada. As a conscientious objector to WWI, he fled conscription with others by hiding in the mountains but was hunted down by an ex-policeman libcom.org/history/praise…

Another tragedy. Devastating.

#ILWU part 1 Longshore press-release-30july23 ilwu.ca/ilwu-canada-re…

🧵 “Sebastian Kallos, a wildfire fighter, and a chair with the BC General Employees’ Union, said the service doesn’t offer the pay, hours or benefits needed to retain talented employees. Longer seasons, he said, had worsened challenges of burnout and worker exhaustion.

It's time for action, we are calling on the Minister of Forests, Bruce Ralston to protect firefighters. Join us in amplifying this open letter and voicing our unwavering support for wildland firefighters. 🔥📷wildfire.bcgeu.ca 3/3

An Emergency Alert & Evacuation Order have been issued by the City of #WestKelowna & RDCO due to #BCWildfire in the Rose Valley & West Kelowna Estates. Impacted residents should evacuate immediately. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/17aug23a/ #BCEmergencyAlert

This year, we’re facing the worst #BCWildfire season ever. Over the past 24 hrs, the situation has evolved rapidly and we are in for an extremely challenging situation in the days ahead. Given these fast-moving conditions, we are declaring a provincial state of emergency. (1/5)

New report released by the BCGEU demonstrates vacancy control is a common-sense policy urgently needed to address housing crisis: bcgeu.ca/new_report_dem…

"One of British Columbia’s largest unions is urging the provincial government to bring in tougher restrictions on rent increases." by Zak Vescera thetyee.ca/News/2023/09/1…

Congratulations to our incredible candidate and the next MLA for Esquimalt-Colwood, @dmg1985! Darlene is a hardworking leader, a dedicated mom, and a true advocate for our community. I’m excited to work alongside her as part of the BC NDP Westshore team! Game on 👊🏾