Paul Finch
Paul Finch is the president of the B.C. General Employees Union, a position that places him at the forefront of advocating for public sector workers in British Columbia. He has been a vocal proponent of government spending on public services and has emphasized the need for a reevaluation of taxation policies in response to economic upheaval. Finch recently praised the government’s decision to avoid drastic cuts in spending but urged for a more comprehensive approach to address the ongoing economic challenges.
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Paul Finch, president of the BCGEU, said in an interview that he is not expecting a restraint-era budget.
B.C. government promises tough budget to tackle ‘unsustainable’ deficits
Canada· 2026-02-16
BCGEU president Paul Finch publicly questioned the NDP’s commitment toward labour.
B.C. Premier Eby hopes for ‘healthy majority’ at this weekend’s NDP conventionCanada· 2025-11-16
Union president Paul Finch called the deal a 'victory' for workers who went on strike for 'eight difficult weeks'.
B.C. General Employees’ Union votes to officially end strikeCanada· 2025-11-14
Union president Paul Finch described the deal as 'significant progress.'
B.C., public service union reach tentative dealCanada· 2025-10-27Union president Paul Finch said the deal is a 'step toward fairness' and will help retain experienced workers while addressing the 'gap' between workers’ pay and rising living costs.
B.C. public service union announces tentative deal to end strikeCanada· 2025-10-26Paul Finch is the president of the BC General Employees’ Union and has commented on the impact of the job action taken by members.
Striking B.C. public service workers to enter non-binding mediation with provinceCanada· 2025-10-17
Paul Finch, president of the BC General Employees’ Union, told a rally that the government reached out to the union with an enhanced offer.
B.C. government and public service union set to resume talks as strike stretches onCanada· 2025-09-27
Paul Finch, president of the BCGEU, says such projects can’t go ahead without public service workers.
B.C. government workers escalate job action, target mining sectorCanada· 2025-09-17
Paul Finch is the president of the BC General Employees' Union advocating for higher wages and remote work privileges.
B.C. government workers buck return-to-office trendCanada· 2025-09-08
Paul Finch is the president of the B.C. General Employees’ Union and is leading the strike action for better wages.
B.C.’s civil service union launches strike, with about 2,600 workers joining picket linesCanada· 2025-09-03
Union president Paul Finch had announced Friday that a 72-hour notice of a potential strike had been issued.
B.C. public service staff launch picket lines in three cities after strike deadline expiresCanada· 2025-09-02Paul Finch is the bargaining chair and president of the British Columbia General Employees’ Union.
Two B.C. unions are prepared to strike on TuesdayCanada· 2025-09-02
Paul Finch is the president of the B.C. General Employees Union who applauded the decision not to cut spending dramatically.
B.C. budget predicts province will avoid recession in wake of tariffsCanada· 2025-03-05