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Workers with Disabilities Committee

Resources and support

External resources, organizations and union supports for BCGEU members navigating disability and accessibility—in the workplace and within the union.

National union resources

Canadian labour organizations

UFCW Disability Rights Guide CLC Disability in the Workplace Guide (PDF) CCD—Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Occupational health and safety

OHS resources

The BCGEU OHS site has a full library of health and safety resources for members. A few documents most relevant to disability and accommodation are highlighted below.

Full OHS resource library

BCGEU OHS resources—full library

Most relevant to disability and accommodation

BCGEU OHS Handbook 2025 (PDF) FAQs—Mental disorder claims (PDF) FAQs—Workplace bullying and harassment (PDF) Right to Refuse Unsafe Work—pocket booklet (PDF) B.C.'s Hub for Workplace Mental Health

Rights and legal

Disability Alliance BC—Duty to Accommodate help sheet BC Human Rights Tribunal BC Human Rights Clinic—free legal advice BC Human Rights Commissioner

WCB and return to work

Injury and return-to-work resources

WorkSafeBC NIDMAR—National Institute of Disability Management and Research

Community organizations

Support and advocacy organizations

Disability Alliance BC Inclusion BC Neil Squire Society—assistive technology and employment WorkBC—People with Disabilities

Within the BCGEU

Accessibility at union events and activities

Members can request accessibility supports for any union activity including meetings, conventions, trainings and communications. Supports may include ASL interpretation, captioning, accessible venues, large print materials or screen reader-compatible documents.

To make a request, contact your local steward or area office as early as possible before the event. The more notice you give, the easier it is to arrange the right supports.

The Workers with Disabilities Committee advocates for accessibility and inclusion within the union and in workplaces across B.C. Contact your area office to find out how to get involved.

If you encounter accessibility barriers on the BCGEU website, at union events or in union communications, please let us know so we can improve accessibility for all members.

Report a barrier

Acknowledgement

This page is maintained by the BCGEU Workers with Disabilities Committee, with feedback and input from committee members.

This is a living resource — we welcome your feedback and will continue to update this page as member needs evolve. To suggest additions or changes, email [email protected].