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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 2d

It was a pleasure to meet with progressive activists this weekend at the Sask NDP convention. I heard many energetic discussions about building the movement that will replace the tired, out-of-touch Scott Moe govt

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 5d

Unifor stands with Alberta teachers unifor.org/news/all-news/… Premier Smith has proven that she does not believe in a thriving public education system. She’s opposed to a universal system just like health care and wants families to buy their way into a for-profit system#abpolili

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 12d

My daughter’s newest single ‘Siren’ is now out - this might be my favourite, one of them anyway! Have a listen, please download and share and spread the word about this amazing talent! youtu.be/8wk_4izxiwQ?... #bcmusic

Bryna Maeve - Siren (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Bryna Maeve

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 13d

Last week Unifor met with new members at the Amazon fulfilment centre YVR2 in Delta B.C.
It was an important opportunity to discuss the bargaining process and the issues that matter to workers at Amazon.
www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

Onsite meetings at Amazon YVR2

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 15d

There is urgency needed to respond to the protectionist approach from the U.S. govt. The expanded BC Timber Sales vision will support people on front line, in communities throughout the province, supporting local workers. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Expanded BC Timber Sales mandate builds stronger forestry sector

The Province is expanding and strengthening the role of BC Timber Sales (BCTS), to ensure B.C.’s forests continue to support good forestry jobs and healthy resilient forests for future generations.

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Unifor @unifor.org · 21d

This week Unifor kicked off a series of on-site meetings with the new members at Amazon to review the collective bargaining process and discuss the issues that matter to workers at the fulfilment centre in Delta B.C.

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 22d

Unifor Local 3000 members at the Sheraton Guildford have been on strike since July 5 fighting for fairness against a greedy employer who doesn't respect hospitality workers. Watch the coverage of Friday's rally, where fellow Unifor members showed their support: www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

Rally for Sheraton Guildford workers

Unifor Local 3000 members have been on strike since July 5 fighting for a fair contract.

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 25d

During Friday's rally for striking Local 3000 members at the Sheraton Guildford, we delivered a clear message to the greedy owners at Pacific Reach: get back to the bargaining table and treat hospitality workers with respect! View the full album:
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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · 28d

Join me at the Sheraton Guildford on Friday to stand in solidarity with Local 3000 members on strike and send a message to the owners that these workers have earned a fair contract. #bclab

Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Sep 1

It was a wonderful Labour Day in Vancouver with Unifor members and their families at the PNE. Thanks again to all of the volunteers that helped make it successful.

Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Aug 17

Across Western Canada, Unifor members are standing in solidarity with Air Canada workers who deserve a fair NEGOTIATED contract.

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Aug 8

Anyone who is in town for Saturday, August 23, join me for my daughter’s live show in Vancouver! It will be a great night!

Bryna Maeve show at the Painted Ship on August 23 in Vancouver

Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Aug 6

I've probably read hundreds of LRB rulings, and this is one of the spiciest I've ever seen. Amazon's tactics were beyond the pale and the LRB saw right through this flimsy appeal:

Unifor @unifor.org · Aug 6

"...a direct attack on employee free choice."

Labour Relations Board roasts Amazon during a scathing rejection of the company's appeal of Unifor's union certification in Delta B.C. 🔥

www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

B.C. Labour Board slams Amazon in appeal ruling

VANCOUVER—Amazon has failed to overturn the B.C. Labour Relations Board’s ruling and the company suffered a scathing indictment from the Board about its conduct during the Unifor unionization drive…

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Aug 4

Thanks again to all the volunteers who helped make Sunday's march so fun and meaningful. View the Facebook album of Unifor's participation in Vancouver's Pride parade:
www.facebook.com/media/set?va...

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Aug 3

Happy Pride from the Vancouver parade!

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Unifor @unifor.org · Jul 31

Wages, improvements to benefits, and pension adjustments are the highlights of a new collective agreement ratified by Unifor Local 2301 members during voting on July 25–29.
www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

Unifor members ratify new contract with Rio Tinto

KITIMAT, B.C.—Wages, improvements to benefits, and pension adjustments are the highlights of a new collective agreement ratified by Unifor Local 2301 members during on July 25–29.“Unifor members at Ri...

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Jul 14

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Delta, B.C., Amazon workers certified to unionize

Amazon workers in Delta, B.C., were certified to unionize on Friday, in a labour dispute ruling by the B.C. Labour Relations Board. Gavin McGarrigle, the western regional director of the Unifor union,...

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Jul 14

This morning I spoke with CBC's Stephen Quinn about Unifor's union drive at Amazon and the historic certification of workers at the facility in Delta.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Ottawa

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Jul 12

Watch the CBC interview in which I discuss the LRB ruling about Amazon's interference in our union drive:
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

B.C. Labour Board certifies union at Amazon facility in Delta

Workers at an Amazon facility in Delta have been certified to unionize. As Renée Lukacs reports, it comes after the company was accused of union-busting last year.

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thanks to all the Unifor members and volunteers who made this week's Stampede BBQ such a success! Check out the full album:
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Four people posing for a photo. One person is seated at a picnic table and three are holding compostable food containers.

Three men in high-viz vests and cowboy hats pose for a photo.

Lana Payne smiling in a conversation with Naheed Nenshi.

Five Unifor members pose for a photo with Gavin McGarrigle and Len Poirier under a tent with their lunch.

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Jul 11

Calling all Amazon workers and all warehouse workers - Find out how you can organize your workplace into #Unifor. We’re behind you all in the fight for better workplaces that you deserve. Join today! #canlab

Warehouse Workers Unite

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Jul 11

We now have a unionized Amazon facility in B.C.

A team of committed Unifor organizers and Amazon workers spent nearly a year doing outreach and fighting company misinformation. From Amazon to Walmart, workers are better off with a union.
www.unifor.org/news/all-new...

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Jul 9

I visited our Unifor Local 3000 members on strike at the Sheraton Guildford today. They told me stories about how hard it is to make ends meet, of pain from the job, and their demand to be treated with respect. Solidarity in their fight for a fair contract! #canlab

Unifor @unifor.org · Jul 8

Unifor Western Regional Director @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social hit the picket line at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford in support of Local 3000 members on strike for a fair contract. The 140 hotel workers are taking a stand for respect and better working conditions. #Solidarity in action!

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Gavin McGarrigle @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thanks to @Randene4PRSC and staff for meeting with @UniforTheUnion and #UFAWU to discuss improvements for fisheries workers in British Columbia. Looking forward to further discussions on ways to ensure BC caught fish is processed in BC plants by BC workers. #canlab