BCGEU Members, as part of a global community, have made supporting international social justice and labour solidarity causes a priority for our union. Our jobs and the delivery of important public services for British Columbians are impacted by developments in other countries.

Our International Solidarity Committee supports and collaborates with a number of organizations to advance working people's interests around the world. 

CURRENT ACTIONS:

• Sign the Free Them Now petition - Sign this petition in support of Iranian workers. Click here for details on the campaign

What does our International Solidarity Committee do?

• Show that the global community is watching: we often send official letters to governments and other organizations in support of our international partners.
• Spread awareness on issues of importance to workers around the world through alerts to our members with information as to how they can get involved.
• Support our international partners through member delegations and financial contributions.

BCGEU Members, as part of a global community, have made supporting international social justice and labour solidarity causes a priority for our union. Our jobs and the delivery of important public services for British Columbians are impacted by developments in other countries.

Union Resolutions:

• Israel-Palestine
• Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
• International Solidarity and Cooperation
• Kurdistan
• Supporting Labour and People of Myanmar
• Supporting the Iranian People in their Struggle
• Ukraine

Partner organizations: 

See all our partner organizations and the causes we support

See a list of partner organizations

Do you know a project or organization that would be a good candidate for support from our International Solidarity Committee?

Let us know by filling out and sending in an application to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected]:

• New Application
• Renewal Application

Solidarity Vs. Charity

Our committee strives to partner with organizations who are who are focusing on systemic change. To learn more about solidarity vs. charity, click here.

Statements of Solidarity:

Motion on the Conflict Involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S. - March 2026

The BCGEU Inter-Sol recommends the following:

The BCGEU condemns the war against Iran by the United States and Israel and calls for an immediate end to hostilities. 

We  also stand in solidarity with the people of Iran, echoing their demand for a society where workers, trade unionist,  and all members of civil society are free from persecution and oppression. We support their struggle for equality, freedom, and prosperity.

Motion on Cuba, - March 2026

BCGEU stands in solidarity with the people of Cuba and condemns the U.S. blockade that has resulted in severe economic sanctions. These sanctions have placed immense pressure on the populace, particularly poor cubans resulting in shortages of food, medicine, fuel, and electricity, which are harming the Cuban people. The blockade must be lifted.

BCGEU, stands with the people of Cuba in their fight for self determination and sovereignty. 

The BCGEU calls on the federal government to:

1. Support the people of Cuba in their fight to end the blockade.

2. Ensure that Canada promptly sends humanitarian aid based on the critical needs of the Cuban people.
   
   

Motion on Palestine and Israel - November 2024

The BCGEU will condemn all terrorist attacks by Hamas;

The BCGEU also condemns the violation of international laws by the Israel government