Episode notes
Travis and Rory discuss several key instances where BCGEU highways worker almost lost their union contract successorship rights. This started in 2002 when the BC Liberal government vowed to end successorship within a ten-year horizon. This led to a series of difficult decisions and tradeoffs for members, and culminated in an unprecedented round of secret collective bargaining with private sector employers to try to circumvent the government’s agenda.
Learn more about highways sector bargaining in 2026/2027: bcgeu.ca/highways-bargaining
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Show Credits:
Rory Smith has worked in the highways sector since 1988 and is BCGEU vice-president, Operational Services (Component 10).
Travis Sandberg is a heavy duty mechanic and third generation highways worker. From local 1008, he is the first vice-chair, Operational Services, on the Component 10 executive.
Our Roads, Our Future is produced by the BC General Employees' Union communications staff represented by the BC Union Workers Union.
Music is by AudioZen