Paul Finch for BCGEU president

08/04/2024

Condolences with our AUPE - Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and all wildfire colleagues on a tragic loss yesterday around the Jasper fire.

05/28/2024

Registered for

05/16/2024

01/25/2024

Friends,

I’m excited to announce my candidacy for president of the BC General Employees’ Union at our convention this May in Vancouver.

Serving as your treasurer since 2014 has allowed me to witness the incredible hard work and dedication of our members, and I’m committed to building a stronger and more inclusive union with all of you.

While we’ve succeeded in implementing critical fiscal, democratic and governance reforms, I also know there are key areas where we need to improve. Our union was built on a solid foundation of achieving the best wages and benefits possible, while protecting and expanding the dignity and rights of working people.

That foundation needs to be reawakened. As president, I would apply the same spirit of governance reform I have as treasurer: enhancing member democracy, improving our negotiations and member services, and strengthening the social fabric of our union.

I look forward to discussing our shared vision for the future during our upcoming meetings and in the weeks leading up to convention. Your support continues to mean a great deal to me, and I'm excited about what we can accomplish together.

In Solidarity,
Paul Finch

If you are planning on attending our union’s convention as a delegate this May, please sign up for campaign updates here:

https://mailchi.mp/fa8d979eb778/paulforbcgeupresident

This is a publication of Paul Finch, candidate for president at the BCGEU convention. It is not an official publication of the BCGEU. Views expressed are those of the candidate.

12/11/2023

Love and support to the workers at Hudsons in Kamloops fighting for fair wages.

Thank you to Local 105 chair Mehdi for repping BCGEU!

11/20/2023

Spending this morning witha great group of dedicated people from labour at the BC Federation of Labour executive council.

Always great to see BCFMWU President Eric McNeely

with Kari Michaels Shannon Murray Laura Snow Desiree Capichino

09/26/2023

Walking the picket line with striking MGEU workers at MPI this morning!

09/04/2023

Labour Day in Esquimalt

08/03/2023

This is an incredibly important article detailing the crisis on recruitment and retention for BC wildfire fighters.

BC is scrambling to retain experienced workers in the face of mounting challenges.

07/28/2023

Great day for worksite visits at Colony Farm today!

07/21/2023

"More than nine months after reaching an agreement, however, some members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) aren’t getting paid what they’re due — including wildland firefighters on the frontlines of the province’s record-breaking wildfire season."

More than nine months after reaching an agreement, some members of the B.C. General Employees' Union aren't getting paid what they're due, according to the union.