James Coccola
@jcoccola.bsky.social
unions, people powered movements, and #yyj life
I would like to be the first to congratulate the NDP on recapturing seats in BC from the Liberals. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Alberta to sign agreement with Carney government paving the way for oil pipeline through B.C. | CBC
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November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I would like to be the first to congratulate the NDP on recapturing seats in BC from the Liberals. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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“The answer is still no. No pipelines in British Columbia, no further fossil fuel pipelines, period,” said Stewart Phillip, grand chief of Syilx Nation and president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
BC First Nations denounce reported Alberta-Ottawa agreement
Ahead of Thursday's expected announcement, Indigenous leaders in the province are accusing the federal government of making a "back room deal" to force through a pipeline to the province's northwest c...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“The answer is still no. No pipelines in British Columbia, no further fossil fuel pipelines, period,” said Stewart Phillip, grand chief of Syilx Nation and president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
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Missed our Living Wage report webinar?
Authors @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French discuss key findings and policy recommendations. Learn what the living wage means for BC workers today and what has changed since last year.
Authors @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French discuss key findings and policy recommendations. Learn what the living wage means for BC workers today and what has changed since last year.
🎬 Living Wage report 2025: online briefing
Living Wage report authors discuss the key findings and policy recommendations from this year’s Living Wage report.
bcpolicy.ca
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Missed our Living Wage report webinar?
Authors @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French discuss key findings and policy recommendations. Learn what the living wage means for BC workers today and what has changed since last year.
Authors @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French discuss key findings and policy recommendations. Learn what the living wage means for BC workers today and what has changed since last year.
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PEA Strike Action Escalation: Pattullo Bridge
The PEA filed an application to the BC Labour Relations Board to begin picketing at the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project construction site. We will use every tool at our disposal to keep the pressure on the Employer to get a fair deal for members.
The PEA filed an application to the BC Labour Relations Board to begin picketing at the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project construction site. We will use every tool at our disposal to keep the pressure on the Employer to get a fair deal for members.
October 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
PEA Strike Action Escalation: Pattullo Bridge
The PEA filed an application to the BC Labour Relations Board to begin picketing at the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project construction site. We will use every tool at our disposal to keep the pressure on the Employer to get a fair deal for members.
The PEA filed an application to the BC Labour Relations Board to begin picketing at the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project construction site. We will use every tool at our disposal to keep the pressure on the Employer to get a fair deal for members.
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Surrey has released details on its development of a new arena and an entertainment district to be built around it – with one council member saying the arena plan should be put to a referendum for the 2026 civic election.
More in the Surrey Citizen: buff.ly/lPRM1q7
#SurreyBC #SurreyCitizen
More in the Surrey Citizen: buff.ly/lPRM1q7
#SurreyBC #SurreyCitizen
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October 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Surrey has released details on its development of a new arena and an entertainment district to be built around it – with one council member saying the arena plan should be put to a referendum for the 2026 civic election.
More in the Surrey Citizen: buff.ly/lPRM1q7
#SurreyBC #SurreyCitizen
More in the Surrey Citizen: buff.ly/lPRM1q7
#SurreyBC #SurreyCitizen
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🚨Happening today! Our own Iglika Ivanova, Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social and Emiko Newman @climateunit.bsky.social will be connecting the dots between affordability, poverty reduction and climate action!
There’s still time to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
See you there!
There’s still time to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
See you there!
October 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚨Happening today! Our own Iglika Ivanova, Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social and Emiko Newman @climateunit.bsky.social will be connecting the dots between affordability, poverty reduction and climate action!
There’s still time to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
See you there!
There’s still time to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
See you there!
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“Our members provide the expertise that keeps the public service running and the province safe,” said Melissa Moroz, Executive Director of the PEA and lead negotiator. “They deserve fair compensation and a government that values their expertise.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“Our members provide the expertise that keeps the public service running and the province safe,” said Melissa Moroz, Executive Director of the PEA and lead negotiator. “They deserve fair compensation and a government that values their expertise.”
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Among those escalating job action are close to 300 government civil lawyers from the Attorney General’s offices in Victoria. They play an important role in ensuring the provincial government operates in a fair and lawful manner and in upholding and advancing the rule of law.
October 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Among those escalating job action are close to 300 government civil lawyers from the Attorney General’s offices in Victoria. They play an important role in ensuring the provincial government operates in a fair and lawful manner and in upholding and advancing the rule of law.
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Over 20,000 BC healthcare workers set to join ongoing BCGEU strike:
Impacts drug & alcohol treatment centres, adult daycare, detox & emergency shelters, women’s clinics, seniors’ services, mental health group homes & home support.
- Daily Hive
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Impacts drug & alcohol treatment centres, adult daycare, detox & emergency shelters, women’s clinics, seniors’ services, mental health group homes & home support.
- Daily Hive
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Over 20,000 B.C. healthcare workers set to join ongoing BCGEU strike — Daily Hive
apple.news
October 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Over 20,000 BC healthcare workers set to join ongoing BCGEU strike:
Impacts drug & alcohol treatment centres, adult daycare, detox & emergency shelters, women’s clinics, seniors’ services, mental health group homes & home support.
- Daily Hive
apple.news/AexjA_5o3TCu...
Impacts drug & alcohol treatment centres, adult daycare, detox & emergency shelters, women’s clinics, seniors’ services, mental health group homes & home support.
- Daily Hive
apple.news/AexjA_5o3TCu...
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FUND THE FRONTLINES - MARCH ON THE LEGISLATURE
Monday, October 6
Gather at 11 AM at Centennial Square for the march. Rally at the Legislature in Victoria starts 12 PM.
✊ Join us for a march on the Legislature on October 6 when the fall legislative session begins.
Monday, October 6
Gather at 11 AM at Centennial Square for the march. Rally at the Legislature in Victoria starts 12 PM.
✊ Join us for a march on the Legislature on October 6 when the fall legislative session begins.
October 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
FUND THE FRONTLINES - MARCH ON THE LEGISLATURE
Monday, October 6
Gather at 11 AM at Centennial Square for the march. Rally at the Legislature in Victoria starts 12 PM.
✊ Join us for a march on the Legislature on October 6 when the fall legislative session begins.
Monday, October 6
Gather at 11 AM at Centennial Square for the march. Rally at the Legislature in Victoria starts 12 PM.
✊ Join us for a march on the Legislature on October 6 when the fall legislative session begins.
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BC's teachers stand shoulder to shoulder with the workers of the BCGEU and the PEA. This government made important promises to teachers and to everyone in the public sector. And we're counting on them to deliver.
October 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
BC's teachers stand shoulder to shoulder with the workers of the BCGEU and the PEA. This government made important promises to teachers and to everyone in the public sector. And we're counting on them to deliver.
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Day 21: An incredible show of solidarity today as public service workers united for a march and rally in downtown Vancouver. One day longer, one day stronger. @bcgeu #solidarity #onstrike
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Day 21: An incredible show of solidarity today as public service workers united for a march and rally in downtown Vancouver. One day longer, one day stronger. @bcgeu #solidarity #onstrike
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Fund the Frontlines | March & Rally
Wednesday, October 1 – March 12 PM, Rally 1 PM
March begins at Vancouver Art Gallery, rally at Jack Poole Plaza
Join the BCGEU and PEA and help turn up the pressure on government to come back to the table with a fair deal.
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Wednesday, October 1 – March 12 PM, Rally 1 PM
March begins at Vancouver Art Gallery, rally at Jack Poole Plaza
Join the BCGEU and PEA and help turn up the pressure on government to come back to the table with a fair deal.
.
September 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Fund the Frontlines | March & Rally
Wednesday, October 1 – March 12 PM, Rally 1 PM
March begins at Vancouver Art Gallery, rally at Jack Poole Plaza
Join the BCGEU and PEA and help turn up the pressure on government to come back to the table with a fair deal.
.
Wednesday, October 1 – March 12 PM, Rally 1 PM
March begins at Vancouver Art Gallery, rally at Jack Poole Plaza
Join the BCGEU and PEA and help turn up the pressure on government to come back to the table with a fair deal.
.
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“BC’s forests, waters, and lands are the foundation of our communities and economy,” said Melissa Moroz, PEA Executive Director. “These professionals are the experts who safeguard these resources, and the government must keep them in the public service to ensure BC’s future is protected.”
September 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“BC’s forests, waters, and lands are the foundation of our communities and economy,” said Melissa Moroz, PEA Executive Director. “These professionals are the experts who safeguard these resources, and the government must keep them in the public service to ensure BC’s future is protected.”
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Our communities & the exonomy rely on public sector workers like BCGEU & PEA members. They deserve:
✅ Fair wages that keep up with inflation
✅ Respect & equity as workloads rise
✅ Stronger public services, not cuts
They fight for us….let’s stand with them!
✅ Fair wages that keep up with inflation
✅ Respect & equity as workloads rise
✅ Stronger public services, not cuts
They fight for us….let’s stand with them!
September 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our communities & the exonomy rely on public sector workers like BCGEU & PEA members. They deserve:
✅ Fair wages that keep up with inflation
✅ Respect & equity as workloads rise
✅ Stronger public services, not cuts
They fight for us….let’s stand with them!
✅ Fair wages that keep up with inflation
✅ Respect & equity as workloads rise
✅ Stronger public services, not cuts
They fight for us….let’s stand with them!
Reposted by James Coccola
Day ten: Our picket line in Nelson went up on Friday and it has been great to see the solidarity and spirit with @bcgeu there. One day longer, one day stronger.
September 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Day ten: Our picket line in Nelson went up on Friday and it has been great to see the solidarity and spirit with @bcgeu there. One day longer, one day stronger.
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Hear a progressive case for fair taxation and robust public investment in our communities and learn how declining revenues—not overspending—created our fiscal challenges.
A webinar with senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, Sept. 17, noon PT.
bcpolicy.ca/events/
A webinar with senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, Sept. 17, noon PT.
bcpolicy.ca/events/
September 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Hear a progressive case for fair taxation and robust public investment in our communities and learn how declining revenues—not overspending—created our fiscal challenges.
A webinar with senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, Sept. 17, noon PT.
bcpolicy.ca/events/
A webinar with senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social, Sept. 17, noon PT.
bcpolicy.ca/events/
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Yesterday Melissa Moroz stood with Paul Finch from the BCGEU on the Surrey picket line and announced new picket lines would be going up for PEA members.
Our thanks to MoveUP's Annette Toth who delivered a speech of solidarity during the press conference.
Our thanks to MoveUP's Annette Toth who delivered a speech of solidarity during the press conference.
September 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Yesterday Melissa Moroz stood with Paul Finch from the BCGEU on the Surrey picket line and announced new picket lines would be going up for PEA members.
Our thanks to MoveUP's Annette Toth who delivered a speech of solidarity during the press conference.
Our thanks to MoveUP's Annette Toth who delivered a speech of solidarity during the press conference.
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Day six: Kamloops! You showed up loud and proud today. Know that the full strength and solidarity of the GLP, the PEA and the labour movement stand firmly with you. Let’s keep the momentum strong and the energy high as we continue this fight together.
September 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Day six: Kamloops! You showed up loud and proud today. Know that the full strength and solidarity of the GLP, the PEA and the labour movement stand firmly with you. Let’s keep the momentum strong and the energy high as we continue this fight together.
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"It is a great honour for me to stand here knowing that both unions are united in their fight for fair wages," said Melissa Moroz, PEA Executive Director and lead negotiator. "We will be out here until we need to be, to win this fight."
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2025 PEA Government Licensed Professionals Strike
YouTube video by PEAinBC
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September 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
"It is a great honour for me to stand here knowing that both unions are united in their fight for fair wages," said Melissa Moroz, PEA Executive Director and lead negotiator. "We will be out here until we need to be, to win this fight."
youtu.be/geL4kAl1Qdo
youtu.be/geL4kAl1Qdo
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“This fight is not ours alone,” said Melissa Moroz, Executive Director of the PEA. “Today we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the BCGEU. Our coordinated picket lines show our two unions are united and that it’s time for the government to invest in the public service.” Press release: bit.ly/3I0ju6z
September 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“This fight is not ours alone,” said Melissa Moroz, Executive Director of the PEA. “Today we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the BCGEU. Our coordinated picket lines show our two unions are united and that it’s time for the government to invest in the public service.” Press release: bit.ly/3I0ju6z
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MoveUP stands in solidarity with the BCGEU and PEA members in their fight for a fair collective agreement. Our members will respect any picket lines at work locations shared with BCGEU and PEA members. #bclab #canlab
Full statement: moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s...
Full statement: moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s...
August 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
MoveUP stands in solidarity with the BCGEU and PEA members in their fight for a fair collective agreement. Our members will respect any picket lines at work locations shared with BCGEU and PEA members. #bclab #canlab
Full statement: moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s...
Full statement: moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/s...
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BCGEU president Paul Finch said at a press conference that about 93 per cent of union members voted in favour of a strike.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Government Workers Could Walk Off the Job as Early as Tuesday | The Tyee
The BCGEU has issued strike notice, while a health union has claimed bargaining progress.
thetyee.ca
August 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
BCGEU president Paul Finch said at a press conference that about 93 per cent of union members voted in favour of a strike.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...