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B.C. Union Urges Full-Time Remote Work to Ease Fuel Costs

The push highlights rising commuting costs with Metro Vancouver gas near $2 per litre.

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The BCGEU would like its employees to be able to work from home full-time, if possible. (Photo by Helena Dolderer/picture alliance via Getty Images)
British Columbia General Employees' Union President Paul Finch speaks outside an ICBC driver licensing office, in Surrey, B.C., Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS

Overview

  • The BC General Employees' Union asked the province to let provincially regulated staff work from home full-time where it is feasible to cut fuel use and costs.
  • It also sought temporary relief for workers who must drive for their jobs, including home support and community outreach staff who have few transit options.
  • The Ministry of Finance said the BC Public Service already allows remote work up to full-time when operations permit, and reported that 70% of employees had telework agreements in January.
  • News reports link the sharp rise in gas prices to the war in Iran, and GasBuddy analysts warned prices could continue to climb.
  • The union joined a national call led by the Canadian Association of Professional Employees urging governments to adopt International Energy Agency steps to reduce oil and gas demand.