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“But one thing I know for certain is that they could be doing a lot more for Indigenous women in the community, the Indigenous women who they serve and support. And they could be doing a lot more for the Indigenous frontline workers who work for them.”thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/02/A… 1/4
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Workers are struggling with soaring inflation and over 960 BCGEU members are striking to get COLA (cost of living adjustment). Learn more about why we’re striking, what we’re demanding, and how you can help. A win for workers is a win for everyone 🧵
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1/2 While Atira sat on a $1.9 million surplus- it cut resident food budgets and failed to follow through on promises to improve its facilities and programming.
If you’re worker and you’re tired of the lack of accountability from Atira, share this poster with your co-workers,
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📣📣 Workers have been front and center detailing the dysfunction occurring at Atira-run buildings. The BC housing audit shared by the government yesterday makes it clear, now more than ever, that workers need a union to hold Atira accountable and improve transparency. 1/2
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We’re blown away by the flood of support for BCGEU members in the public service on the picket lines!
If you can’t make it down to a picket line, you can show your solidarity by letting your MLA know you support meaningful COLA protection for public service workers’ wages (1/3)
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BCGEU serves strike notice on provincial government. Read our release here #bcpoli #COLA #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers bcgeu.ca/bcgeu_serves_strike…
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It is with heavy hearts that our union mourns the loss of one of our BCGEU family who lost her life today fighting a wildfire outside of Revelstoke. Our hearts and thoughts go out to her family and community.
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Yesterday, we shared a article by The Tyee that highlighted why workers at Atira were fighting to unionize. The article made it clear that the employees at Atira need the structure and support of a union to collectively push for better working conditions. 1/3
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2024 will begin with a new rent increase of up to 3.5% for many British Columbians.
But for renters who are moving, there is no cap on rent increases.
Learn why B.C. needs vacancy control to curb skyrocketing rents:
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BCGEU members set up picket lines at 3:30 Monday, August 15 at Liquor Distribution Board wholesale & distribution centres in Delta, Richmond, Kamloops & Victoria. Over 900 workers walked out as the first step in a strike that represents over 33,000 public service workers. (1/3)
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We want to thank every single one of you for supporting our members during this strike. Whether you brought food to the picket line, shared one of our posts, or emailed your MLA-- the overwhelming show of support has been INSPIRING! Our pressure is working but we cannot let up!🧵
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The predominantly women and gender-diverse workforce at Atira deserve to get equal pay for equal work as their co-ed peers. Atira workers serve some of the most vulnerable people in our city and are performing community health care duties every day...
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“Everyone out here should remember something, you’re not just striking for yourselves, you’re striking for every worker in the province that deserves a cost-of-living adjustment.” – BCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch @paulgfinch.
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📣 After nine months of bargaining and eight weeks of strike action, BCGEU public service members have reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government that makes meaningful progress on wages, affordability, and respect for frontline workers.
This agreement was won through solidarity — from members who stood strong on hundreds of picket lines to allies across the labour movement who stood beside them. It reflects the determination, unity, and strength of our membership and of working people across B.C.
While this tentative agreement has been reached, members of the Professional Employees Association (PEA) remain on strike. BCGEU members will continue to respect PEA picket lines in solidarity with those workers, who have yet to reach a fair deal with government. Until members hear otherwise, all picket lines will remain up. The bargaining committee will be providing further information to members soon.
Full details of the tentative agreement and ratification process will be shared with members in the coming days.
✊When we fight, we win.✊
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WATCH: The private market cannot deliver housing at the levels of affordability that we need. Investing in public housing will create and maintain homes that can stay affordable, forever.
Take action in your community: affordablebc.ca/toolkit
#AffordableBC #BCPoli
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Members at BCNDP Constituency Offices across the province have voted 94% in favour of striking – a powerful mandate as we enter mediation towards a settlement that reflects the critical, evolving role CAs fill in the community, MLA offices & BC’s democratic system overall.
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Brenda Bailey says she’s “trying to get back to the table.”
We’ve searched every corner of B.C. — the Legislature, the ministries, even the Waldo pages.
Still no sign of Brenda Bailey at the bargaining table.
If you spot her, tell her 35,000 frontline workers are waiting.
#WheresBrendaBailey
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BREAKING:
#BCGEU24 delegates elect Paul Finch @paulgfinch as the BCGEU’s new President.
Congratulations Paul! 👏👏👏
#bcpoli #canlab #bclab
ALT Paul Finch: BCGEU President Elect
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Day 4! Let’s go!
Join us at the Delta Distribution Centre– 7003 72nd Street, Delta!
Kamloops Distribution Centre – 9881 Dallas Drive, Kamloops!
Richmond Distribution Centre – 3389 No 6 Rd, Richmond!
Victoria Wholesale Customer Centre – 2291 Government Street, Victoria!
ALT BCGEU member on the picket line holding a mic and a flag.
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BCGEU accepts government offer to return to the bargaining table.
Job action remains in effect.
#StandWithPublicSectorWorkers #FightForCOLA #bcpoli
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Atira workers took a strong stand yesterday at the rally across from Atira HQ , as they sent their message loud and clear: Atira Women’s Resource Society workers deserve the same compensation and protections as their peers in other organizations who do the same work...
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🔥📢 The 2023 wildfire season is easily the worst ever recorded. With more than 360 forest fires currently raging across BC, it’s an extremely dangerous time to be a wildland firefighter. wildfire.bcgeu.ca/
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ALT Picture of firefighters battling a forest fire.
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WOW🤩The votes are in and nearly 95% of BCGEU's public service members voted in favour of strike action, in their fight for a fair deal that includes #COLA! This is a big day for BC's labour movement.
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"The bottom line is they're not asking for anything that MLAs don't already have.” (3/3)
#StandWithPublicSectorWorkers #FightForCOLA #Solidarity #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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The Public Service Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that the public service bargaining unit voted 53.4% in favour of the tentative agreement reached w/ the employer, BC's Public Service Agency. 71.2% of the 32,600 eligible members in the bargaining unit voted.
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Did you know that wildland firefighters start at $26.68/hr? And that it can takes years for them to reach the top wage of $30.06/hr.
We think this needs to change.
Sign the open letter now: wildfire.bcgeu.ca
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Following a return to the bargaining table, the BCGEU's Public Service Bargaining Committee has stood down job action as a sign of good faith.
The two sides will continue to meet throughout the week, hoping to finalize a tentative agreement. #bcpoli bcgeu.ca/following_talks_wit…
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Atira workers and the leadership of the BCGEU have held meetings with both Minister Conroy and Atira's recently appointed CEO, outlining why the Community Health Agreement is clearly best suited to cover the complex realities of workers in this sector.
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It’s day 3 on the line and we are feeling fine! @steph_smith303 is on the line joined by our allies including @PEAinBC and @VLC_BC. So many honks of support! #FightForCOLA #standwithpublicsectorworkers
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Our very own @paulgfinch - BCGEU Treasurer gave interviews this morning on @CBCNews, @globalnews , and other local news agencies around the crisis wildland firefighters are facing. He reiterated that we need to fix the recruitment and retention crisis now!
wildfire.bcgeu.ca/
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Today, public service workers across B.C. took to the picket lines to demand a fair deal.
From Prince George to Surrey to Victoria, 2,627 workers in key ministries walked off the job — making it clear that government’s low wage offer is not good enough. These workers keep B.C.’s economy moving by reviewing projects, permits, and environmental assessments. When they stop, projects stall and communities wait.
This action is backed by an overwhelming 92.7% strike vote mandate. Members are united and ready to fight for wages that reflect the rising cost of living.
📍 Strike locations:
• Prince George: 1011 4th Ave
• Surrey: 10470 152 Street
• Victoria: 3350 Douglas, 4000 Seymour, 1802 Douglas, 1810 Blanshard, 836 Yates, 675 Belleville.
✊🏽 Join the picket line. Bring your solidarity and your support.
💬 Share this post to spread the word.
Together, we’ll keep pressure on government!
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It has come to our union's attention that our logo is being used in association with a protest event without our authorization.
We wish to make it clear that our union has not endorsed nor is associated with the upcoming action in any way.
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Thanks for the solidarity from our sister unions in @nupge @OPSEU @hsabc @HSAAlberta @MGEUnion and @sgeu!
#FightForCOLA #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers #Solidarity #bcpoli #cdnpoli
ALT Four union members spelling out COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) with their bodies.
ALT Union members holding up Signs+ Cola (cost of living adjustment) shirts supporting BCGEU ( BC General Employees Union).
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Our hearts are deeply heavy today as we learned of the passing of Kim Novak @kim_novak_ufcw, president of @UFCW_1518.
Kim had a tremendous impact in BC's labour movement and on all workers in the province, as an avid advocate for workers' rights – regardless of what job they did or where they worked. Coming up through the labour movement from the retail sector, she would often talk about how those experiences helped shape her values and drive her to fight for others, and she was a consummate and steadfast champion for treating everyone with the dignity and respect they deserved.
Kim was a compassionate and dedicated labour leader. Whether it was in a lunchroom, or a board room – filled with members or provincial decision makers – she entered every space with a warm smile and a strong purpose: ready to listen, to collaborate or to fight for what was right.
Our union was proud to fight alongside Kim, and she was always there to show up and support BCGEU members.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Kim’s young family, the members and staff of UFCW 1518, and to all those who knew and loved her.
#bcpoli #bcfed
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The Victoria line is 🔥 today thanks to 401, 501, 601, 701 and 1201 members showing their solidarity on the line! #fightforCOLA #standwithpublicsectorworkers #HotLabourSummer
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Public Service job action escalates with OT ban.
“BC’s public service has been reliant on our members’ overtime for far too long" @steph_smith303
Read our release bcgeu.ca/bcgeu_escalates_job…
#FightForCOLA #bcpoli #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers
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🔥 One day longer. One day stronger.
More than 10,000 workers, labour allies, and supporters showed up in Victoria today… flooding the streets and the Legislature grounds with one powerful message: Fund the Frontlines.
✊ After weeks of strike action, morale is high and solidarity is only growing. Government came back to the table, but offered more of the same — and that’s not good enough.
📸 Thanks to everyone who tagged and shared their photos and videos. We’ll be here as long as it takes to get a fair deal.
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Day 5 on the line and we’re feeling so strong✊ thanks to @cupe947 @cupe951 @CUPEBC for your solidarity. #fightforCOLA #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers
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BCGEU members working for the BC Public Service have voted 92.7% in overwhelming favour of taking job action and will issue 72-hour strike notice this afternoon. Job action could begin as early as Tuesday morning. For media inquiries, email communications@bcgeu.ca. bcgeu.ca/92_7_of_public_serv…
ALT BCGEU President Paul Finch speaks at a podium, with the Public Service Bargaining Committee behind him. Journalists and other labour members sit in the audience.
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"My dad took me to my first picket line when I was just a wee baby. It was nice to walk the line with him today to show our support for @bcgeu workers. The family that pickets together stick it together. Workers deserve cost of living adjustments!" - @triadonaldson
#FightForCOLA
ALT Tria (Cupe member) taking a picture of her father on the BCGEU picket line.
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WATCH: We tackle some common myths about vacancy control, a policy which would set limits on how much #rent can be increased between tenancies.
Learn more: affordablebc.ca/vacancycontr…
#BCPoli #VanRE #HousingCrisis
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🎥 HAPPENING NOW – at the B.C. Legislature!
Thousands of workers have gathered in Victoria, standing strong and united with one message: Fund the Frontlines.
After weeks of delay, government finally came back to the table — but offered more of the same.
That’s not good enough for the people who keep this province running.
📸 If you’re here, tag @bcgeu and share your photos + clips from the crowd — we’ll be reposting throughout the day.
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Day 7 on the line and we’re feeling ✊. @paulgfinch and life member Don Ballard are with us on the line in Victoria. We’re here until 4pm. #fightforCOLA #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers
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We need our MLAs to speak up to end this strike. Will you send a tweet to your MLA asking them to #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers? bargainingbc.ca/tweet
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Today @paulgfinch, along with BCGEU’s International Solidarity Committee presented $200K to support @TSSU members on strike at @SFU to stay out as long as it takes to win a fair contract + recognition that #ResearchIsWork. BCGEU members + #BCLab movement is behind you #Solidarity
ALT TSSU Chair Kayla Hilstob and BCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch pose in front of “TSSU Strike” banner, holding an oversized cheque from BCGEU to “TSSU Strike Fund” for $200,000.
ALT TSSU Chair Kayla Hilstob speaking into a mic on the sidewalk in front of SFU Harbour Centre surrounded by striking TSSU members and supporters
ALT Members of the BCGEU International solidarity posing wearing TSSU picket signs
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New report released by the BCGEU demonstrates vacancy control is a common-sense policy urgently needed to address housing crisis: bcgeu.ca/new_report_demonstr…
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BCGEU stands in solidarity with the protesters in Iran and their allies around the world calling for justice for #MahsaAmini. We echo their demands for an end to the repression of women in Iran and we condemn the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on protesters.
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Congratulations to Hard Rock workers on reaching a tentative agreement at @HardRockCasinoV! bit.ly/2IqD5rK #hardrocktrike #Solidarity
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BCGEU stands in solidarity with our friends in the USA. Unbelievable crowd at Vancouver Women's March. #WomensMarch #wmwYVR #wmwcanada
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BCGEU stands in solidarity with Ontario education workers. We condemn the Doug Ford government for their callous attack on 55,000 education workers and their rights under the Charter. Statement here:
bcgeu.ca/bcgeu_stands_with_o… #IStandwithCUPE #onlab #39kIsNotEnough #DontBeABully
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Our members are striking for COLA and we believe all workers across the province deserve this too. But we can’t do this alone– we need your help. Support us at the picket lines if you can or email your MLA asking them to #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers at bcgeu.ca
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MEDIA RELEASE
Preparations for public service strike escalate:
After 3 days of positive public service negotiations last week, talks between the BCGEU and the BC govt’s Public Service Agency broke down this morning.
MORE:
bcgeu.ca/preparations_for_pu…
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We’ve been negotiating with the government for months– but now we are striking to demand COLA. Without COLA, workers are essentially taking a pay cut as inflation rises. ALL workers deserve to get paid fairly for their labour.
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Thank you so much to our friends in the labour movement for hosting an amazing barbecue at the Victoria picket line. 200 people showed up! ✊ #FightForCOLA #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers
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🔥 Wildfire Campaign Update 🔥
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Our recent meeting with the Premier was focused on resolving the recruitment and retention crisis plaguing the B.C Wildfire Service (BCWS).
We discussed key reforms aimed at advancing recruitment and retention within the BCWS, including
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This has gone on long enough. British Columbians deserve answers. Time for a #PublicInquiryNow into money laundering and it's connections to the overdose and housing affordability crisis. #bcpoli
Exclusive: Nearly $2 billion in dirty money may have flowed through B.C. casinos, far more than official estimates ... criminals are now using bank drafts and special VIP accounts, in addition to dirty cash globalnews.ca/news/4897032/b…
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Congratulations to BCGEU librarians working at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) for ratifying a fair collective agreement. Members demanded better and through their solidarity and strength, they made advances. #respectVIRLlibrarians
Learn more: bcgeu.ca/vancouver_island_li…
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📢 HAPPENING NOW
The march is starting in Victoria!
Thousands of public service workers and supporters are on the move with one clear message to government: Fund the Frontlines.
📅March kicks off at 11 AM from Centennial Square.
📍Rally begins at 12 PM at the B.C. Legislature.
☀️Morale is high — show your support by tagging @bcgeu and sharing your photos + videos from the march!
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The @CityofVancouver just joined the call for a public inquiry, joining @Richmond_BC as the second local government to call for action.
The public pressure is working. Add your name at publicinquirynow.ca
#bcpoli #vanpoli #publicinquirynow
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MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU calls for suspension of rent and mortgage payments for sick/self-isolating workers during COVID-19 pandemic #coronavirus #bcpoli ow.ly/1cWb50yLsgc
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A historic moment for working people in B.C.
Yesterday, more than 10,000 workers, unions, and supporters filled the streets of Victoria — one of the largest labour rallies in decades.
Moments like this don’t happen often. This gathering of union members brought back memories of 1983 and 2002…both turning points for B.C.’s public services.
Years later, we’re back…facing different challenges but fighting for the same principle: that public services deserve to be funded, and the people who provide them deserve respect.
✊ One day longer. One day stronger.
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...and asking your MLA to declare their support as well. With our simple tool you can email your MLA with just a few clicks. If we flood our MLAs with emails it could help convince the government to come back to the table with meaningful cost of living protections. (2/3)
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Day 5 is the vibe, and we’re joined on the line by the Budtenders Union @UFCW_1518. Thanks for the solidarity! ✊ #fightforCOLA @jcoccola
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MEDIA RELEASE:
BCGEU reaches tentative agreement in B.C. public service bargaining
bcgeu.ca/bcgeu_reaches_tenta…
#bcpoli
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Our affordable housing and childcare project in #Burnaby is moving ahead! We are deeply grateful to the mayor and councillors who voted in favour for their leadership, and to residents who publicly supported.
Read more here: bit.ly/3xQUVSg
#VanPoli #AffordableBC
ALT Animated rendering of the BCGEU's affordable housing and childcare centre in the background of a sharable; animated confetti in foreground - text reads: Victory! Our affordable housing and child care project was approved; learn more at www.AffordableBC.ca/Burnaby
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We can’t possibly thank every member enough… for showing up in the rain, the cold, and sometimes the hostility. 💪
Your strength on the line is strength at the mediation table. ✊
We can’t always share every photo or video, but here’s a look at just some of the moments you’ve sent in recently — brought together with some new sticker magic.
Keep sending them our way! Your stories keep this strike strong.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Public service bargaining hits impasse over wage proposals
“Our members have been clear from day one—COLA protections are the key to a deal this round—& our bargaining committee carried that message to the employer”-@steph_smith303
bcgeu.ca/public_service_barg…
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Across the province, our members, families, and allies showed up in force—wearing our shirts, buttons, and union pride—to celebrate the power of working people.
With our Public Sector Strike Vote having closed last Friday with 92.7% support for strike action, Labour Day was a powerful reminder: when we stand together, we win.
Thank you to everyone who marched, rallied, and represented BCGEU in your communities. The fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and respect on the job continues—and we’re just getting started.
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"Our members have been crystal clear since day one that their priority this round of bargaining was cost of living protection for their wages," said Stephanie Smith, BCGEU president and chair of the union's public service bargaining committee. (2/3)
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Our Public Sector members are celebrating a big win! After five weeks of intensive organizing, the results from their strike vote are in. Nearly 95% voted to take strike action.
Hear what BCGEU President @steph_smith303 has to say:
piped.video/watch?v=iMdbkz7y…
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Today we mark #WorldAutismAwarenessDay and the beginning of World Autism Month with a few words from BCGEU treasurer @paulgfinch, proudly diagnosed on the autism spectrum himself, with a message of solidarity and hope
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Hi @henryyaomla thanks for tagging us. Do you also support COLA protections for public service workers? And could you ask your fellow MLA colleagues to declare their support as well?
Thank you @bcgeu for hosting the family day picnic. From bouncy castles to cotton candy, it was great to join #BCGEU members to celebrate their accomplishments, services, and successes in our community. Thank you for championing inclusivity, equity, and fairness in the workplace.
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HAPPENING NOW - Thousands are marching through downtown Vancouver with a message to the provincial government: Fund the Frontlines!
Join us in person or for the livestream of the rally at Jack Poole Plaza at 1 PM.
🔗 YouTube: piped.video/@BCGEUvideo
🔗 Facebook: facebook.com/bcgeu
🔗 Instagram: instagram.com/bcgeu
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Last night in New Westminster, while BCNDP insiders gathered behind closed doors, public service workers, constituents, and community members showed up outside to remind them who’s still waiting for action.
Frontline workers have kept this province running — they deserve more than empty words and private meetings.
The government holds the power to end this strike by showing leadership and bringing forward a fair deal.
It’s time to step up, not hide behind closed doors.
frontlinesfirst.ca
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Ballot counting for our union's biggest strike vote, involving 33,000 public service members, is in full swing! Stay tuned for the results!✊🗳️ #BCGEUvotes #BCpoli
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Tentative agreement reached between BCGEU librarians and @VI_Library tonight. Job action on pause while members discuss and vote on agreement in coming days. Thanks to all community members and labour allies who voiced support #respectVIRLlibrarians #bclab bcgeu.ca/virl
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In response to the dismaying events in Quesnel, the BCGEU stands in solidarity with the Lhtako Dene Nation in denouncing the book distributed by Pat Morton and the destructive and false narrative it promotes.
We encourage all who are able to attend tomorrow's rally.
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A new poll shows a strong majority of Canadians support an immediate halt to rent, mortgage, and utility payments.
It's time for the federal government to act: bcgeu.ca/strong_majority_wan…
#cdnpoli #COVIDー19 #canlab
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Strength on the line is strength at the mediation table.✊
After seven weeks of strong, united picket lines, the government has requested non-binding mediation with mediators — and the bargaining committee has agreed.
This is a direct result of your strength, determination, and solidarity.
Staying strong and visible on the lines ensures government understands that mediation must lead to meaningful movement — not another delay.
Picket lines remain up during mediation. Your solidarity got us here… and it will carry us through!
frontlinesfirst.ca ✊
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If you're in Victoria tomorrow, come show your solidarity + join @steph_smith303 on the picket line @ 10:30am.
Details 👇👇👇
tinyurl.com/yyjstrike
#yyj #FightForCOLA #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers
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Brenda Bailey keeps saying she’s doing everything possible to get back to the bargaining table.
But when it comes to listening to workers?
Comments: off.
Table: empty.
We’ve searched everywhere — even asked Google for help finding her.
No results found.
bcgeu.ca/searchingforbrenda
#wheresbrendabailey
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🚨 BARGAINING UPDATE:
The public service bargaining committee resumed negotiations with the provincial government this morning, after four weeks of job action and over 15,000 workers on pickets lines across the province. Unfortunately, negotiations have broken down once again, as government failed come forward with an improved wage proposal.
Paul Finch, BCGEU President and chair of the public service bargaining committee, updated the media on the picket line this evening in Victoria. “We are incredibly disappointed and this was totally unacceptable. There’s no point in calling us back to the table if you’re not going to present something materially different,” said Finch. “The ball is again in the government’s court. We want government to stop playing games and come back to the table with a fair offer.”
#bcpoli
Read more here:
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ALT BCGEU president Paul Finch at the mic addressing the media
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The leadership of the BCGEU has approved a $3-million interest-free loan for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to call on if needed to support their ongoing struggle to achieve a collective agreement
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Talks between the Public Service Bargaining Committee and the employer resumed today – a direct result of the pressure BCGEU members and allies have applied – but the current job action continues to maintain that pressure. #FightForCOLA
ALT Members of the Public Service Bargaining Committee at the bargaining table
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🪧 At yesterday's march and rally, thousands of striking BCGEU members, union members, labour leaders and supporters flooded the streets to defend public services and calling on the provincial government to Fund the Frontlines.
✊ This show of strength reflects an even broader sentiment across B.C. that overwhelmingly support a fair deal for public sector workers.
🔗 Link to full rally recording here: piped.video/live/YJ3GT0Nat8U…
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B.C.’s public service is in trouble. Nearly 80% of workers have thought about leaving. Half live paycheque to paycheque & 1 in 5 work a 2nd job. Gov’t can afford fair wages. Tell them to fund the frontlines: bcgeu.good.do/frontlinesfirs…
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BCGEU president Stephanie Smith pictured with the multi-union ad published in newspapers today. Our members deserve a fair contract that addresses the spiralling cost of living. Government can afford to fund our wage demands without raising taxes. #bclab
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⚠️ Error 404 ⚠️
Brenda Bailey Not Found.
We checked every tab — the Legislature, the ministries, even the cache. Still no sign of government at the bargaining table.
If this problem persists, please contact your MLA.
👉 bcgeu.ca/wheresbrendabailey
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We welcome everyone to contribute to the conversation on all of BCGEU's social media platforms. But harassment, hate speech, spamming, misinformation and personal attacks will not be tolerated on our union's social media channels. Updated community guidelines is on our link-tree.
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The BCGEU fully supports striking @cupenat flight attendants working at @AirCanada — fighting to end unpaid work and against an unjust return to work order by the federal government.
#UnpaidWorkWontFly
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BCGEU librarians working for @VI_Library are on the picket line in Duncan TODAY to get their employer to make a serious offer. Tell your local VIRL board trustee to encourage the employer back to the table. Use this letter: bcgeu.ca/letter_bcgeu_librar… #respectVIRLlibrarians
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The #FightForCOLA wage protection for BCGEU members in the public service continues today - at the bargaining table and on the picket lines. #StandWithPublicSectorWorkers
ALT BCGEU members and supporters including president Stephanie Smith with raised fists and smiles on the picket line in Victoria, BC
ALT Members of the Public Service Bargaining Committee at the bargaining table
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Backed by last week’s 95% strike vote, the BCGEU Public Service Bargaining Committee has returned to the table to bargain a fair agreement with #COLA protections for members. #bcpoli #BCGEUVotes
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