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February 06, 2026
All Local 1201 Members - 2026 Stolen Sisters 2SLGBTQIA+ 231 17th Memorial Mar...
To: All Local 1201 Members
Re: 2026 Stolen Sisters 2SLGBTQIA+ 231 17th Memorial March
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 9:30 am
Place: Gathering at Centennial Square in Victoria
"Since the 1970's over 3000 women have gone missing or been found murdered in Canada. More than half are under the age of 31. Eighty-eight percent have left behind children and grandchildren. The majority have be...
February 06, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L3) LEARNING & OHS - BC General Employees' Union (B...
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L3)LEARNING & OHSJOB ID: P0440
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGFebruary 6, 2026
Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Learning & OHS Department
Grade: L3 – MoveUp Agreement
Wage Rate: $36.79 - $39.67 per hour
An Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in the Learning and Occ...
February 04, 2026
Area 02 Local officers in C3,5 & 12 - 02,502 & 1202 - BC General Employees' U...
Area 02 Local Officer Training | March 24 – 26, 2026
Join BCGEU local leaders in Local Leadership, an in-person course focused on planning, member engagement and building strong locals. A leave-of-absence is provided for this course and reasonable expenses are reimbursed according to union policy.
A three-day mandatory training session for Local Officers in Locals 302, 502, and 1202 will be hel...
February 03, 2026
Public Service members - What you need to know about ongoing “efficiency revi...
What you need to know about ongoing "efficiency reviews" and workforce changes
Over the past year, the employer has been carrying out what it calls "expenditure management and efficiency reviews" across the BC Public Service. These reviews have real impacts for workers, including hiring freezes, restructuring, and changes to how work is organized.
Earlier today, Shannon Salter, Head of the BC ...
February 03, 2026
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE - VICTORIA AREA OFFICE (SR2/TEMPORARY 6 MONTHS/2 POSITIO...
TEMPORARY STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (SR2)VICTORIA AREA OFFICEJOB ID: P0401/P0092
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 29, 2026
Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of VAO, the temporary Staff Representative plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the union, in a fast-paced environment, including assisting union officers, stewards, and members with various administra...
February 03, 2026
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE - VICTORIA AREA OFFICE (SR2/REGULAR) - BC General Employ...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (SR2)VICTORIA AREA OFFICEJOB ID: P0313
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 29, 2026
Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of VAO, the Staff Representative plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the union, in a fast-paced environment, including assisting union officers, stewards, and members with various administrative functions, collective ...
January 30, 2026
Black History Month 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Black History Month in B.C.: Events, Film & Ways to Engage
February is Black History Month, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of its recognition in Canada. It’s a time to honour the histories, cultures, leadership, and ongoing contributions of Black communities — and to continue the work toward equity and justice beyond a single month.This February, we encourage everyone to attend l...
January 28, 2026
LTSA members - Tentative Agreement Reached - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Tentative Agreement Reached
Dear members,
After two days of mediation with the employer, we are proud to announce that your bargaining committee has reached a tentative agreement with the LTSA. Your committee unanimously recommends this tentative agreement, and we are looking forward to bringing it to you for a vote as soon as possible. It is thanks to the engagement and solidarity each of yo...
January 27, 2026
Are you a Special Provincial Constable? - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Are you a Special Provincial Constable?
If you are a Special Provincial Constable (SPC), as designated under the British Columbia Police Act, we'd like to hear from you.
The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has responsibility for the investigation of incidents involving police or SPCs where serious harm or death has occurred. Right now, there are active discussions with your employer a...
January 26, 2026
Your Reflections on the Public Service Strike - BC General Employees' Union (...
Last year, you and your co-workers were part of one of the most significant strikes in our union's history, with more than 25,000 members on picket lines.
It's been decades since our union launched a strike on this scale, and with that came powerful successes and real challenges. There's a lot to learn both from what worked and from what didn't.
To help gather those lessons, more than 4,000 m...
January 23, 2026
All public service members (except C5) - Update on retroactive pay - BC Gene...
Update on Retroactive Pay
We have heard from an increasing number of members who have not yet received their retroactive pay. We share your frustration and want to provide a clear update.
Your bargaining committee has repeatedly raised this issue with the employer – the Public Service Agency (PSA) – and has sought concrete timelines for when outstanding retroactive payments will be completed...
January 09, 2026
LTSA members - Sign up for picket captain training - BC General Employees' Un...
Dear LTSA members,
The next steps are crucial and we need your help – Sign up for picket captain training now.
As you know, we need to be prepared for any scenario coming out of bargaining, so the next step is to prepare picket captains at each worksite. Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean you will be going on strike, but it does help to put us in a good position given any outcome.
W...
December 23, 2025
Area 01 BCGEU Members - Free Family Swim Day - BC General Employees' Union (B...
To Area 01 BCGEU Members
Free Family Swim Day
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Afternoon at Saanich Commonwealth Pool
Event DetailsLooking for a way to spend quality time with your family over the holiday season? You're invited to our Family Swim Event at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool!Date and TimeDate: Sunday, December 28, 2025Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 p...
December 18, 2025
90% Yes: Members stand together for better health care - BC General Employees...
90% Yes: Members stand together for better health care
Specialized health professionals send strong message with strike vote
90.1% of BC's health science professionals have voted in favour of taking job action in support of efforts to negotiate a fair contract.
This is a strong message that the government cannot ignore: your bargaining committee is not backing down in our fight for a contra...
December 15, 2025
2026 BCGEU Scholarship Program - Now Open! - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
2026 BCGEU Scholarship Program – Now Open!
Applications for the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.
Our annual scholarship program of up to $125,000 offers awards of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.
Apply for a BCGEU Scholarship online here
Apply for a BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship h...
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