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Mar 16, 2023
Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan
Mar. 9, 2023
Check out photos from our Bill 5 Protest at the BC Legislature today
CBC Radio – Meera Bains Coverage of BCGLA Protest (Audio)
Mar. 7, 2023
AM1150 – The Early Edition with Phil Johnson interview with Gareth Morley
The Tyee – BC’s Negotiations with the Government Lawyers Collapse
CKNW Vaughn Palmer – Talks Off (Audio)
Mar. 6, 2023 – Government’s “my way or the highway” approach forces negotiations to end
BCGLA Media Release – BCGLA Suspends Negotiations
CHNL – Interview with Gareth Morley – Talks Suspended (Audio)
Feb. 15, 2020 – Joint Statement from the Government and the BCGLA
On February 14, 2023, the PSA and the BCGLA met to begin interest-based discussions on a without prejudice, without precedent basis.
Following that meeting, the parties agreed to continue meaningful discussions about the proposed legislation and its impact on BCGLA members. Government has agreed to hold off on the second reading of Bill 5 to create space for them to continue this process. While these discussions continue, the BCGLA has agreed to pause any protests and job action. Both parties have also agreed to a media blackout to facilitate the discussions.
Canadian Bar Association Letter re Bill 5
Rob Shaw Opinion – It’s unclear why the BC NDP interfered in lawyers’ union drive – but it backfired
Feb. 14, 2023
Vaughn Palmer: B.C. government picks fight with its own lawyers over unionization drive
BCGLA Media Release – BC Fed and Crown Prosecutors support
BC Crown Counsel Association Statement on Bill 5
Feb. 13, 2023
Statement of Support from the BC Federation of Labour
Vancouver City News – B.C. lawyers association votes in favour of job action
CTV News – B.C. government lawyers vote in favour of job action over newly tabled bill
TC – B.C. government lawyers threaten job action over NDP unionization bill
Feb. 11, 2023
Feb. 10, 2023
Brett Mineer’s in-depth interview with BCGLA President, Gareth Morley
The Tyee – BC Government Lawyers Cry Foul over Unionization Bid
Vancouver is Awesome – B.C. government lawyers say NDP forcing them into union
Feb. 9, 2023 – Gareth Morley, President of BC Government Lawyers Association on The Jas Johal Show
Feb. 6, 2023 – Government’s response to BCGLA certification application denies AG legal counsel have independent role
LT All Parties with Submissions & Book of Authorities
Jan. 30, 2023 – Media Release: Government changing the rules in its favour midway through the game
BCGLA Media Release Jan 30 2023
Jan. 27, 2023 – Open letter to Premier Eby and AG Sharma
Jan. 16, 2023 – Media Release: Unions throw their support behind the Province’s in-house civil lawyers, who just want to negotiate their own contract
BCGLA Media Release – Solidarity from Public Service Unions
Jan. 9, 2023 – Media Release: Argument submitted to the LRB, as BC Government’s in-house lawyers seek the right to bargain their own contract
BCGLA Media Release Jan 9 2023
Jan. 6, 2023 – BCGLA files submissions in support of its Application for Certification under the BC Labour Relations Code
BCGLA BCLRB Submissions Jan 6 2023
Dec. 5, 2022 – Media Release: BC Government cancels future joint meetings with its in-house civil lawyers over unionization bid
BCGLA Media Release Dec 5 2022
Nov. 30, 2022 – Media Release: BC Government Lawyers Association goes to Labour Relations Board in bid to become bargaining agent
BCGLA Media Release Nov 30 2022
BC Government Lawyers Seek Union Rights From NDP
Nov. 21, 2022 – Media Release: BC Government lawyers want same union rights available to five million British Columbians
BCGLA Media Release Nov 21 2022
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/the-bc-governments-lawyers-want-to-unionize-6137008
https://www.princegeorgepost.com/news/local-news/the-b-c-governments-lawyers-want-to-unionize
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/the-b-c-governments-lawyers-want-to-unionize
https://theprovince.com/news/local-news/the-b-c-governments-lawyers-want-to-unionize
https://o.canada.com/news/local-news/the-b-c-governments-lawyers-want-to-unionize
https://canadatoday.news/ca/bc-government-lawyers-want-to-unionize-156979/
About Us
The BC Government Lawyers Association has the following purposes:
- To represent government civil lawyers in matters regarding remuneration, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
- To create, promote and encourage better understanding, unity and cooperation among the members of the Association.
- To represent the members of the Association in matters of professional interest relating to employment