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Public Sector Bargaining 2025

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Welcome to our Public Sector Bargaining 2025 hub! This is our space to stay in the loop, arm ourselves with resources, and connect with fellow members.

  • Latest: Negotiations with the provincial government began on January 22, 2025, starting with the Public Service agreement. Negotiations for the Health Facilities agreement begin February and for the Community Health agreement in March. Dates to be set for the Community Social Services, Post-Secondary, and Health Science Professionals agreements.

Sectoral bargaining is here again, and it’s a critical moment for us to come together as union members. This isn’t just about contracts and clauses; it’s about shaping the future of our sectors and making sure our hard work is recognized.
BCGEU leadership is laser-focused on the issues that matter most to us—whether it’s fair wages, improved benefits, better scheduling, balanced workload, or stronger health and safety protections. We know the road ahead might get bumpy, but real change doesn’t happen without a fight—and we’re ready for it.


Updates, FAQs, bargaining bulletins—it’s all here. So, bookmark this page, rally your coworkers, and let’s show everyone what collective power really looks like. This is our fight, our future, our union. Let’s make it happen.


Learn about fellow BCGEU members working in B.C.'s public sector:

Karin Laderoute

Karin Laderoute

Early Childhood Educator (Local 303, Community Social Services)

Karin’s worksite is a child care centre providing children of all abilities with the opportunity to learn, grow and develop in a safe, inclusive environment.

“ECE workers across the province are still facing low professional status, and with that comes low wages. Unfortunately, at this point, there isn’t much that is drawing the next generation into the field.”

Erlinda Bailio

Erlinda Bailio

Care Aide (Local 404, Health Facilities)

Erlinda is a care aide at a complex care facility for seniors in Surrey and has been a BCGEU member for 31 years. Erlinda finds her work rewarding and deeply meaningful — she was raised by her grandmother.

“I came to Canada when I was 24 and we never thought of having rights as an employee. Being a union member is like we’re family. I have people behind me backing me up.”

Brad Jannaway

Brad Jannaway

Heavy Mechanical Instructor (Local 702, Post-Secondary)

Brad is a heavy mechanical instructor at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, and has been teaching for seven years. He finds teaching at all levels of the apprenticeship program to be very rewarding.

“I personally continue to grow and learn about new systems being added to our education programs, which I appreciate.”

Brad is also a worksite steward and the bargaining unit chair for vocational instructors at his worksite. To him, being part of a union means career stability and support.

“Our collective agreement gives me a good understanding of my obligations to my employer, as well as the rights and benefits my employer is accountable to provide me with in return. Being part of a union means promoting a fair and equitable workplace.”

Dilpreet Thiara

Dilpreet Thiara

Mobile Harm Reduction Outreach Worker (Local 804, Community Health)

Dilpreet has been a BCGEU member for 20 years and works as a mobile harm reduction outreach worker with Lookout Society. Usually working with a partner, she drives around to meet community members who are often struggling with substance use issues, trauma, mental health and addictions.

Dilpreet worries about the rising cost of living and the lack of mental health supports for her and her colleagues.

“Us as workers — we’re not being supported enough. It’s not a light job that we do… and we don’t have enough wraparound services just for us workers.”

Danny Munro

Danny Munro

Assistant Manager (Local 510/511, Public Service)

Danny is an assistant manager at the BC Cannabis store in Prince George and has been a BCGEU member for five years. He is proud to follow in the footsteps of his father, who was also a Component 5 member for 35 years and a local chairperson.

As chairperson of his local, Danny encourages members who work for the public service to attend meetings and engage in the bargaining process this year.

“This is a really important time to have your voices heard, and it’s a time where we can actually try and make some change with the employer.”

Mehdi Salem

Mehdi Salem

Correctional Officer (Local 105, Public Service)

Mehdi has been a provincial correctional officer for 28 years. During this time he has seen periods of severe funding cuts, closures and overcrowding. He has also participated in campaigns to restore the resources he and his coworkers need, all with the support of his union.

“The union is only as good as its members. If we have unity and solidarity, in the toughest times, it is the spirit of friendship, togetherness and hope that lives on.”