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Gavin McGarrigle
@gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social
Unifor Western Regional Director www.gavinmcgarrigle.ca
Workers' voices at the BC-Federal Forestry Summit youtu.be/A93YukqHxJE?... #canlab #cdnpoli #ProtectCanadianJobs
Workers' voices at the BC-Federal Forestry Summit
YouTube video by Gavin McGarrigle
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November 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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50,000 jobs in BC.
200,000 across Canada.

Forestry isn't just about trees — it's about people and place.

Families and communities who depend on this work.

Everyone in this fight must understand that.

This is a fight for livelihoods.

#ForestryBC #bcpoli #cdnpoli
November 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Thank you everyone for attending @unifor.org BC Regional Council. My full report to the BC Council is available here. Let’s get to work! Solidarity! #canlab #bcpoli
Western Director - Report to Unifor BC Regional Council 2025
YouTube video by Gavin McGarrigle
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October 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Thanks to the delegates from across B.C. who participated in this weekend's regional council. You can review all the action in the online albums:
Day 1: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
Day 2: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
Day 3: www.facebook.com/media/set?va...
October 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It was a busy Day 2 of the B.C. Regional council, with transit, mental health, organizing, health & safety, media, and mobilizing for change all on the agenda. Check out the photo album here:
www.facebook.com/media/set?va...
October 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Thanks to B.C. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside for making the trip to Harrison this weekend to share an update on the govt's efforts to protect B.C. jobs from the tariff attacks. But the crisis is getting worse and Unifor will continue to work with the Eby govt to do more.
October 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Check out the Day 1 photo album from the B.C. Regional Council:
www.facebook.com/media/set?va...
October 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I'm in Harrison this week with 200+ Unifor activists for the B.C. Regional Council to share experiences and strategize about how we can defend every job, organize every shop, and raise every standard.
October 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Unifor Western Regional Director @gavinmcgarrigle.bsky.social gave Media Council delegates updates on strikes/victories, Unifor's role in political change across Canada, & celebrated the rise of worker-owned news outlets—"when journalists and communities take their future into their own hands."
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Unifor members negotiating their first collective agreement with Amazon met with B.C. Premier David Eby and Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside at the Unifor offices for a meet and greet on October 16.
Check out the photos: www.facebook.com/media/set?va...
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Reposted by Gavin McGarrigle
B.C. Premier David Eby and labour minister Jennifer Whiteside met with courageous workers from the Amazon YVR2 facility at the Unifor offices in New Westminster today.
October 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Protect Canadian Jobs - Forestry Press Conference with Premier David Eby youtu.be/wHMZQa-La54?... #cdnpoli #bcpoli #canlab
Protect Canadian Jobs - Forestry Press Conference with Premier David Eby
YouTube video by Gavin McGarrigle
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October 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Yesterday I was proud to join Unifor members in the forestry industry and Premier Eby to amplify the call for the federal government to stand up for forestry jobs in the face of unfair tariffs. Watch a recording of the event:
www.youtube.com/live/-6Yhc7O...
Media Availability with Premier David Eby
YouTube video by GovernmentofBC
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October 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Reposted by Gavin McGarrigle
At a media conference with Premier David Eby about protecting the forestry industry during trade talks, Western Region Director Gavin insisted “We can’t afford to pit one kind of worker against another. It has to be Forestry AND auto. Canola AND energy. Aerospace AND seafood producers.”
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We had valuable discussions this week in Calgary about strengthening unions at the local level and building the fightback against Danielle Smith's backwards vision for public education:
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October 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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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October 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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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September 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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
Onsite meetings at Amazon YVR2
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September 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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.
news.gov.bc.ca
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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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.
September 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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September 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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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September 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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
September 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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.
September 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM