President's Blog

Moving forward - what's ahead

22 May '13

I’ve been asked the same question numerous times since last week’s election: what does the outcome mean for the BCGEU and its members?

What the outcome means is business as usual. Read more »

Make your choice – then vote

7 May '13

We’re now in the home stretch of the provincial election campaign.

The first opportunity to cast your ballot (and avoid election day line-ups!) is this week in advance polls running between May 8 and 11. Read more »

Day of Mourning 2013

23 Apr '13

On April 28 men, women and children in communities all around the province will gather to commemorate workers killed or injured on the job. Read more »

BCGEU Votes! Democracy is not a spectator sport

15 Apr '13

Democracy is not a spectator sport and elections are far too important to sit on the sidelines and let others decide the outcome.

The May 14 election will have a direct impact on every single BCGEU member. That is why your union is getting involved.

BCGEU Votes! is a province-wide campaign that is tapping into the energy and voting clout of our 65,000 members. Read more »

Your vote. Your voice: Make sure you're registered to vote.

6 Mar '13

Are you on the voters list?

The provincial election is only two months away. Eligible residents across the province need to ensure they are registered to vote, and that their voter registration is up-to-date. Read more »

Bullying is about hurting people, and hurting people is wrong.

26 Feb '13

Bullying is about hurting people, and hurting people is wrong.

It’s that simple.

The BCGEU takes bullying very seriously.

We continue to put mechanisms in place to address the problem. We’re strong advocates of respect in the workplace. Read more »

Time for $10 a day childcare

14 Feb '13

Eleven hundred dollars.

That’s the average cost for a month of daycare for a two-year old in Vancouver. Really.

So if you are a young family, you are feeling the squeeze financially. Housing prices are astronomical, but so is child care. And if you have two kids, forget it.

This is not right. Read more »

It's time for B.C. to take a new approach to the civil service

5 Feb '13

The following is a reprint of an opinion editorial I published in the Vancouver Sun on February 5, 2013 Read more »

LifeLabs: It’s time to level the playing field

29 Jan '13

Despite the rain and cold temperatures, spirits remain high on LifeLabs picket lines around B.C.

It’s the first time on a picket line for many of the striking members. Over one week into the job action they remain upbeat, positive and pleased with the union’s support. Read more »

The long road to a fair and reasonable deal

21 Jan '13

After a year of tough bargaining, the Community Health Bargaining Association has reached a tentative two-year collective agreement with BC’s health employers.

For the last 12 months, the bargaining committee has been committed to standing up for BC’s workers in community health care and the important services they provide. With the continued support of the members, the committee was able to reject the employers demands for cuts to benefits, and meet the members' bargaining priorities. Read more »