The availability of illicit drugs in B.C. prisons underscores the need for needle exchanges to curb the transmission of blood-borne illnesses behind bars, civil-liberties advocates say, but correctional staff are strongly opposed to the idea, arguing that the increased availability of clean needles could do more harm than good. Read more...

The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union expressed its condolences on the passing of Elaine Laite, a Prince George Regional Correctional Centre corrections supervisor who died on the weekend following a motorcycle accident.

I am pleased to announce the elected members of the Local 103 By-Election for the following positions:

DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016
TIME: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm General Meeting
PLACE: Surrey Court House, 
            2nd Boardroom
        

Listen to BCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch discuss violence and staffing at B.C. prisons on the Kash Heed Show - August 9, 2016

Nominations are now open for following position which is vacant on the Local 102 Executive:

Nominations are now open for 1 positon for shop steward at Sheriff Services – Nanaimo Court House.

The union for prison officers is claiming more incarcerated youth are dealing with mental illnesses, but the ministry that cares for them says it’s not tracking the numbers. Read more...

A six-hour riot at the Burnaby Youth Custody Services Centre Tuesday night caused extensive damage to the facility, but no injuries. Read more...