BC Correctional Officers & Sheriffs in Component 1, BCGEU
British Columbia, Canada
Joined September 2014
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Congratulations @paulgfinch You’ve worked hard and shown strong, creative leadership in a great union with a diverse membership I continue to be proud to have worked for and with. Thank you @steph_smith303 for a decade of groundbreaking work as the first @bcgeu woman President.
BREAKING:
#BCGEU24 delegates elect Paul Finch @paulgfinch as the BCGEU’s new President.
Congratulations Paul! 👏👏👏
#bcpoli #canlab #bclab
ALT Paul Finch: BCGEU President Elect
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ICYMI: BCGEU Component 1 VP @DeanPurdyC1 spoke with CBC’s @CBCdsouza about Nanaimo's new correctional centre which opened last week. Nearly 100 BCGEU members work at the facility.
Dean provided several updates and shared some feedback he has heard from members who work there. Specific topics discussed during the interview included the benefits of the new facility for both inmates and staff, potential safety concerns, the advantages of having short-term custody for women, the possibilities of contraband being smuggled into the facility and more.
cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-9…
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A BC Coroners Service report shows inmate deaths in correctional facilities within British Columbia have been trending upwards over the last 10 years.
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BC Sheriff Service DYK! Our service has a group of officers who make up our Ceremonial Unit. These folks represent BCSS at funerals, recruit graduations, parades, and special events across the province.
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BCGEU President @steph_smith303 spoke with @GlobalBC's @KRobNews1 today about the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis in BC Sheriff Services, and the union's proposed solutions to these issues.
@component1css @DeanPurdyC1
ALT BCGEU President Stephanie Smith stands at a microphone as Global reporter interviews
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Congratulations grads and a warm welcome to our new @component1css members! 👏
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Today recruits graduated from the Sheriff Academy after months of intensive training. They will deploy to the communities of #CityofPG, #Smithers, #NelsonBC and #yyj #VictoriaBC. Welcome to the family; we are lucky to have you!
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Unhappy about this news? Instead of taking it out on the retail staff at BC Liquor Stores, consider writing your MLA asking them to give the workers if this province the same inflation protections as they gave themselves!
globalnews.ca/news/9071932/b…
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Yup. “Skyrocketing inflation is the major cause behind worker unrest and collective action…” #bcfed
A summer of discontent? Why public sector workers are preparing to strike in B.C. vancouversun.com/pmn/news-pm…
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Inflation is making it difficult for millions to afford the basic necessities, including food and housing. – at Sidney, British Columbia
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Meet the Governor of the @bankofcanada He makes about $500k a year. He doesn’t think workers deserve inflation protection from the soaring cost of living. Wants us to trust him. What do you think? reuters.com/markets/us/bank-… #bcpoli #canpoli
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BCGEU President @steph_smith303 and @CKNW's @JasJohalBC discussed the latest news — including the breakdown in talks — in public service negotiations between the BCGEU and the provincial government.
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omny.fm/shows/cknw-afternoon…
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BCGEU accuses NDP gov't of bargaining tactic "usually employed by right-wing, anti worker government and employers." New Democrats tried to go over head of GEU bargaining committee, by circulating last week's gov't offer to union members.
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If cost of living protections are not appropriate for public service workers according to the B.C. Government, why have MLAs of all parties enjoyed this protection by legislation since 2013? Just asking!#bcpoli – at Sidney, British Columbia
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BCGEU President & Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee @steph_smith303 spoke with @CBCEarlyEdition's @CBCStephenQuinn this morning about talks breaking down in public service negotiations:
cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-9…
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to to the brave members who put their lives on the line for our safety. We hope for a speedy recovery for our fellow law enforcement officers & our thoughts are with the families.
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Please keep the bravery, sacrifice & heroism of our injured GVERT officers & all those who responded to today’s incident in your thoughts. #GVERT @SaanichPolice
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Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this. ❤️ – at Vancouver, British Columbia
We are aware that our website is down. You can read our release below, which was issued jointly with @vicpdcanada
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On this PTSD Awareness Day, our Service supports all persons impacted by these invisible wounds. In support of mental health initiatives, BCSS has a dedicated group of Officers trained to provide support to our staff through our CISM program. 💙 ow.ly/iU1O50Jyk9l
