March is Community Social Services Awareness Month!
February 26, 2015“March is Community Social Services Awareness Month” is a province-wide public awareness campaign. I want to acknowledge, with deep appreciation, the skills, dedication, and valuable...
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day: Let’s Make it Happen. Together.
March 4, 2015March 8th marks the 104th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Millions of people around the world will celebrate the achievements of women who have played, and continue to play, a...
View ArticleGuest Blog: BCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch
March 12, 2015Bill C-51: The “secret police” law must be stopped.Bill C-51, the federal government’s controversial new "secret police" law, is a sweeping piece of legislation that would undermine our...
View ArticleNational Dietitians Day, March 18
March 17, 2015Wednesday, March 18 is National Dietitians Day. It’s a time to celebrate this committed group of healthcare professionals. It’s also a time to recognize the important role that dietitians...
View ArticleTwelve by Twelve: Connecting with members across B.C.
March 26, 2015When I ran for president at our 2014 convention, I promised to be open, consultative and collaborative in my presidency. I also made a commitment that I would connect with as many members...
View ArticleBC’s public liquor stores are a key part of modernization
March 31, 2015Welcome and long overdue changes are coming to BC Liquor stores this week. These are changes our union has lobbied government to implement.On Good Friday, about 120 of BC’s public liquor...
View ArticlePreventing violence in health care workplaces
April 9, 2015Earlier this week I attended the Summit to Prevent Workplace Violence in Health Care. The summit, called by HSA and hosted by provincial Health Minister Terry Lake, included...
View ArticleDay of Mourning 2015
April 20, 2015On April 28th people in communities around the province and across the country will gather to commemorate workers killed or injured on the job.Many people will attend a Day of Mourning...
View ArticleMinimum wage should lift people out of poverty, not keep them there
May 7, 2015Canada is one of the richest countries in the world, with plentiful resources. British Columbia is among the richest provinces in Canada. Metro Vancouver offers tremendous opportunity, and...
View ArticleTime for some common sense in childcare debate
May 15, 2015I’ve always wondered why common sense sometimes seems to be in such short supply in the halls of government. Public policies that are no-brainers for the general public are often met with...
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Celebrating the courage and resilience of youth in care
May 28, 2015BCGEU celebrates B.C. Children and Youth in Care Week, June 1 – 7, 2015There are about 8,400 children and youth in care in B.C. These are children and youth who are in foster or group...
View ArticlePromise fulfilled: onward now
June 3, 2015What an incredible year it has been since I began my term as BCGEU president in May 2014.One of the most rewarding aspects was being able to strive to fulfill a key commitment to be open,...
View ArticleAction needed following Truth and Reconciliation Report
June 11, 2015Last week saw the long-awaited report from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which chronicles the injustices faced by Aboriginal children attending residential schools in...
View ArticleA long hot summer for forest firefighters
June 18, 2015Who doesn’t love the summer? Spending long sunny days outdoors doing the things we love with the people we love.We’re so fortunate in B.C. to be surrounded by the most beautiful forests...
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BCGEU RV is on the road
June 25, 2015Bringing the union to you.That was the idea behind the decision to acquire a recreational vehicle for the BCGEU – an idea that came from you, our members.Following up on a resolution...
View ArticleBill C-377 – an attack on unions
July 3, 2015It has been described as cynical, corrupt and dangerous. It has been opposed by unions coast to coast to coast, the Canadian Bar Association, academics and seven provinces. Even the...
View Article#LoveWins - celebrating Pride!
July 7, 2015Pride season is once again upon us. This year, I’m celebrating #LoveWins!#LoveWins is the social media hashtag that spread across the Internet on June 27.On that historic day, the US...
View ArticleSaving two little bears
July 16, 2015Saving two very young bear cubs has earned BCGEU Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant a lot of support.You’ve probably heard about his story on TV, in the paper, or on social media. On July...
View ArticleHappy birthday to…..US!
July 22, 2015We’re nearly a century old. Can you believe it?This Sunday, the BCGEU will celebrate its 96th birthday.Of course, we weren’t called that back in 1919. But, July 26 marks the anniversary of...
View ArticleLet's talk about election issues
July 29, 2015As you are probably aware, there will be a federal election in the fall – a chance to choose who we want to represent us in Ottawa and around the world.The political process is part of...
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