NEWS & UPDATES
2023 BCGEU Scholarships - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Applications for the 2023 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.
Our annual scholarship program of up to $85,000 offers awards of $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.Apply online here
Eligibility
A BCGEU member in good standing, or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and
A s...
March 17, 2023
SENIOR FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST - FINANCE DEPARTMENT - BC General Employees'...
B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES' UNION SENIOR FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYSTFINANCE DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGMarch 17, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services.
The BCGEU seeks an experienced Senior Financial Systems Analyst ...
March 15, 2023
ORGANIZER (Temporary) ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT
ORGANIZER (Temporary)ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 15, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary organizer to work in the Organizing Department. Term of assignment is up to 12 months or return of incumbent. Effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
To perform a wide range of duties associated with organizing in the public and/or private sectors. To respond to call...
March 13, 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office
BCGEU NORTH ISLAND AREA OFFICE INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 13, 2023
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office
An Administrative Assistant is required to provide administrative support to the staff representatives in the North Island Area Office.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful applicant will perform Level 5 duties as assigned. Duties will include proce...
March 13, 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office - BC General Employees' U...
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office GRADE: LEVEL 5 - MoveUP AGREEMENT An Administrative Assistant is required to provide administrative support to the staff representatives in the North Island Area Office. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will perform Level 5 duties as assigned. Duties will include processing a variety of documents on ...
March 11, 2023
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union’s analysis - BC General Empl...
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union's analysis Each year the B.C. government releases a budget that outlines their priorities for the coming years. These budgets have significant impacts on BCGEU members, both at work and as residents of our province. Our union pays careful attention to government's priorities and has prepared an in-depth analysis of the key points for BCGEU member...
March 10, 2023
Public Service - COVID-19 vaccination requirement lifted - BC General Employe...
As you are likely aware from the communication earlier today from the head of the Public Service, beginning April 3 vaccinations against COVID-19 will no longer be a requirement to work in the BC Public Service.The employer has also told us that they will be amending HR Policy 4, the Occupational Health and Safety policy, to remove the related requirements for contractors and other non-employee...
March 08, 2023
Local 1201 - Ministry of Attorney General at 940 Blanshard Street - Call for ...
To: All Local 1201 Members in the Ministry of Attorney General at940 Blanshard Street, VictoriaRe: Call for Shop Steward Nominations
Nominations are now open for an additional two (2) shop stewards in the Ministry of Attorney General at 940 Blanshard Street.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is: March 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email t...
March 08, 2023
Ministry of Finance members at 1802 Douglas Street - Call for Shop Steward No...
To: All Ministry of Finance Members at 1802 Douglas Street, VictoriaRe: Call for Shop Steward Nominations
Nominations are now open for five (5) shop stewards in the Ministry of Finance at 1802 Douglas Street.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is: March 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] elected stewards a...
March 08, 2023
Ministry of Tourism, Art & Culture at 800 Johnson Street, Victoria - Call for...
Nominations are now open for an additional two (2) shop stewards in the Ministry of Tourism, Art & Culture at 800 Johnson Street. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
March 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from w...
March 08, 2023
Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General at 940 Blanshard Street, Victor...
Nominations are now open for an additional two (2) shop stewards in the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General at 940 Blanshard Street.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
March 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected]
Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including pa...
March 08, 2023
Ministry of Tourism, Art & Culture at 1803 Douglas Street, Victoria - Call fo...
Nominations are now open for an additional two (2) shop stewards in the Ministry of Tourism, Art & Culture at 1803 Douglas Street.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
March 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from w...
March 08, 2023
Ministry of Tourism, Art & Culture at 800 Johnson Street, Victoria - Call for...
Nominations are now open for an additional two (2) shop stewards in the Ministry of Tourism, Art & Culture at 800 Johnson Street.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
March 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from wo...
March 08, 2023
Ministry of Finance - 3350 Douglas Street, Victoria - Call for Shop Steward N...
Nominations are now open for four (4) shop stewards in the Ministry of Finance at 3350 Douglas Street.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
March 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from work and ongoing support from the...
March 08, 2023
Local 1203 - Local Executive By-Election Results - BC General Employees' Unio...
To: All BCGEU Local 1203 MembersRe: Local Executive By-Election Results We are pleased to announce the results of the By-Election for the Local 1203 Executive:
In solidarity, Romeena SidhuStaff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
March 07, 2023
BCGEU to pursue policy grievance over delay in retroactive pay - BC General E...
We are writing to update you on the policy grievance the BCGEU filed to address your ongoing delay in retroactive pay. As you will recall we advised you of this initiative in our previous bulletin. The grievance states that "It has now been more than three months since the 19th Main Public Service Agreement was ratified. Despite this significant passage of time, BCGEU members continue to await ...
March 03, 2023
Shareholders call RBC and BMO to action on racial equity - BC General Employe...
Burnaby, March 16, 2023
Shareholders will soon get a chance to vote on two proposals on racial equity at the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The proposals were jointly filed by BCGEU with Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) on behalf of the Atkinson Foundation.
This comes following announcements from both the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC...
March 02, 2023
BCGEU and UBCIC announce partnership to push corporate Canada to operationali...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2023BCGEU and UBCIC announce partnership to push corporate Canada to operationalize FPICThe labour union and Indigenous political organization joined forces with the aim of combining their respective expertise to push financial institutions to operationalize FPIC.Vancouver, BC, Musqueam Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territories - The B.C. General Employees' Union ...
March 01, 2023
BCGEU community health workers ratify three-year deal - BC General Employees...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2023
BCGEU community health workers ratify three-year deal
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The member unions of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is the lead union representing 13,000...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.