Ben Ger is a worker, renter, and community organizer living in Vancouver, BC. Ben studied for an environmental degree at university. He was frustrated by the lack of respect, good-paying jobs, and job security given to many who work green trades. After being part of the Paraspace organizing drive and hearing workers describe their experience of being treated like “outdoor janitors” rather than skilled tradespeople, Ben decided to dedicate his time to organizing horticultural workers in particular.

Outside of Ben’s work helping build worker power & communities, Ben is passionate about advocating for renters’ rights. Ben is an extrovert who gets his energy from spending time with people. He is excited to help bring workers from across the industry together.

“Workers and renters everywhere deserve more control over their day-to-day lives. It doesn’t make sense that we spend most of our time making money for someone else, especially when we are not treated with respect and paid only a tiny fraction of what we bring to the company. We are always stronger when we come together, so I am honoured to be part of a group that’s trying to do just that.”