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BCGEU members participate in BC Pride events, in Vancouver, Victoria, Campbell River, Prince George, Eastside and Surrey
Vancouver (17 August 2008) Members of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) were out in full force at the Vancouver Pride Parade on August 2nd.
A contingent of members, including BCGEU president Darryl Walker, and vice-president Lorene Oikawa, marched in the parade, with the Multi-Union pride float. 
“We always receive a huge positive response when we participate in events and we saw it again at this year’s parade in Vancouver,” says Oikawa, who also serves as chair of the BCGEU Equity and Human Rights Committee. “We are looking forward to future Pride events and encourage all BCGEU members, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) and allies, to join us in celebrating 2009 Pride at events across BC.”
BCGEU members also participated in other BC Pride events, including Campbell River, Prince George, Eastside Pride, Surrey Pride and Victoria's Pride Parade. The Vancouver Pride Parade, spanning 20 city blocks, is the high point of summer celebrations. Last year's 30th anniversary attracted over 500,000 supporters.
The BCGEU has participated in the Pride events for over 20 years, and will continue to support the movement’s goals of acceptance, education, and full integration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people into Canada’s social fabric.
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