NEWS & UPDATES
May 31, 2019
Tentative agreement reached at Telus Employer Solutions - BCGEU
Unionized workers at Telus Employer Solutions (formerly TSSI), who provide payroll services to the B.C. Government, have reached a tentative agreement with their employer, the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) announced today.
"This was a challenging round of bargaining for our members, who recently voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike vote to back up their bargaining deman...
May 31, 2019
Labour Code amendments give workers and unions more power - BCGEU
B.C.'s Labour Code is the rule book for how workers organize to join unions as well as how unionized workers and their employers interact. Despite its importance to working people and unions, the Code had gone without an update for more than 15 years until the provincial government launched a legislative review process in 2018. Your union made a submission to that process that recommended a ser...
May 31, 2019
The Provincial magazine - Spring 2019 - BCGEU
The spring issue of The Provincial magazine is finished and ready to download. Featured in this issue:
BCGEU News – Reports on BC Budget 2019, the money laundering inquiry and the BCGEU's centennial celebration.
Community Social Services – Reports on initiatives in the CSS sector.
Campaigns – Updates on our Affordable BC, Shop Public and A Day Without Admin campaigns.
BCGEU Community News
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May 28, 2019
Join us as we celebrate 100 years of the BCGEU - BCGEU
Share your union stories!
Back in 1919, workers came together to form what we know today as the BCGEU. As part of our Centennial celebrations,
we're looking back at the many ways that our union has impacted our worksites and communities throughout the years.
Be a part of telling the story of our history in your community through events, photos, and more.
Have something to share or want to b...
May 27, 2019
Casino workers vote to join B.C.'s leading union in the gaming sector - BCGEU
A strong majority want to be a part of the union.
(Victoria, B.C.) Over 130 employees across five departments at Elements Casino Victoria voted to join the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) to fight for job security, better wages, fairness and a voice at their workplace. The positive vote to join was 87%, with 82% of workers casting a ballot. These workers join over 3,400 casin...
May 22, 2019
Painting on Glass & the West Kootenay Area Office Open House - BCGEU
To help celebrate our 100th Anniversary the BCGEU would like to invite all members & their families to an Open House at the Area Office, 2316 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. On Saturday, June 1, 2019 between 12:00 & 2:00 pm please come and join us for appetizers & refreshments.
We are also hosting a painting party. A Painting on Glass workshop with Angela Lenard, will be offered from 2:...
May 17, 2019
BCGEU members approve job action at Telus Employer Solutions - BCGEU
B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union members who provide payroll services to the B.C. Government voted overwhelmingly to approve strike action to support their contract negotiations with Telus Employer Solutions (formerly Telus Sourcing Solutions), the BCGEU announced today. Members voted 100 per cent in favour of strike action at a strike vote held on Thursday. The main issues in bar...
May 16, 2019
BC government applauded for launching inquiry into money laundering - BCGEU
The B.C. government's decision Wednesday to launch a public inquiry into money laundering is being applauded by politicians and other advocates. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
May 15, 2019
BCGEU applauds inquiry announcement, calls for broad mandate and resources
(BURNABY) – The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is applauding the B.C. government’s decision to call a public inquiry into money laundering headed by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen. And the union is praising its members for their advocacy over the last six months as a key driver in the government’s decision.
“Like all British Columbians, our members want answers abo...