Women

Women make up two-thirds -- 67 percent -- of the total BCGEU membership.

The majority of BCGEU women work directly in government and in the health care and community social services sectors, providing vital services to the community. BCGEU women also work in a wide range of other occupations, some of which are libraries, colleges and institutions, legal services, municipal governments, credit unions, casinos and hotels, and call centres. The BCGEU is recognized as a leader in fighting for women's rights, be it at the workplace or in society in general.


December 6 - National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women 

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October is Herstory Month 

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International Women's Day poster (2008-2012)

 

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2011 Federal Election: Women's Issues

Download a PDF version of the BCGEU Women's Committee's postcard. Print off a copy and share with friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



International Women's Day 100th Anniversary Material


 

Canadian Women's Foundation

The BCGEU is a strong supporter of the Canadian Women's Foundation.


 

October is women's HERSTORY month


 

2013 International Women's Day Events

International Women's Day Events - 2013

March 8 is International Women's Day. Around the world people celebrate women's contributions and continue to fight for women's equality. Read more »

International Women's Day Parade – March 9, Vancouver - Make Noise for Child Care!

BC families, community activists, child care advocates and labour unions will mark International Women's Day with a call to action for affordable, accessible child care. Read more »

Opinion editorial: Time for B.C. to invest in $10 a day child care

This opinion editorial co-authored by BCGEU Treasurer Stephanie Smith was featured in the Vancouver Sun online edition on February 18, 2013 Read more »

Union sisters event

Want to meet and talk with union women?

Here's your chance. Read more »

October is HerStory Month

October was chosen as Women's History Month, beginning in 1992, because it’s the month in which Canadian women became "persons" under the law. Read more »

BCGEU and BC Lions join forces to break the silence on violence against women

The BCGEU is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the BC Lion’s program, Be More Than a Bystander, which is aimed at ending violence against women. Read more »

International Women's Day message for BCGEU members

Women, Public Services and Wages
International Women’s Day message from BCGEU Treasurer and BCGEU Women’s Committee Chair Stephanie Smit
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National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women - December 6

December 6 message from Stephanie Smith Read more »

BCGEU report to NUPGE Women's Advisory Committee - Nov 2011

BCGEU Treasurer Stephanie Smith's report to the NUPGE Women’s Advisory Committee for November 2011.

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October is Women's History Month: Women must continue to speak out for equality

By Stephanie Smith, BCGEU Treasurer

Every year when October rolls around, I am reminded of the struggles that women have endured over the years in our quest for justice and equality. And why our work is far from over. Read more »