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May 15, 2026
All Area 01 members - Call for nominees for Cathy McCallum Memorial Award - B...
To: All BCGEU Members in Area 01
RE: Call for nominees for Cathy McCallum Memorial Award
The Area 01 Cross-Component Committee (CCC) is requesting nominations for the Cathy McCallum Memorial Award.
This award is intended to recognize a BCGEU activist in our area for demonstrating a spirit of excellence, dedication, and sacrifice in providing service to the membership and Union as a whole -- t...
May 15, 2026
BCGEU Wildfire Sector Council News - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
BCGEU Wildfire Sector Council News
2026 Bulletin 1
Things may seem quiet on the communications front, but the Wildfire Sector Council has been hard at work in the first part of 2026 and we have a few updates we'd like to share with our members.
Sector Council Structure
Last fall Sebastian Kallos became the Component 20 Vice President in addition to already holding the Chair position for the Se...
May 15, 2026
Events Planner (AR2) - Conventions, Conferences and Travel Department - BC Ge...
EVENTS PLANNER (AR2)
CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES & TRAVEL DEPARTMENT
JOB ID: P0344
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING
May 14, 2026
This position reports to the Director of Logistics. The Event Planner is responsible for planning, leading, and executing union events, including the union's triennial convention, conferences, large meeting events, and coordinating with hotels and vendors. Additional ...
May 15, 2026
Temporary Events Planner (AR2) - Conventions, Conferences & Travel Department...
TEMPORARY EVENTS PLANNER (AR2)
CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES & TRAVEL DEPARTMENT
JOB ID: P0001
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING
May 14, 2026
This position reports to the Director of Logistics. The Event Planner is responsible for planning, leading, and executing union events, including the union's triennial convention, conferences, large meeting events, and coordinating with hotels and vendors. A...
May 13, 2026
President’s Video Update: Building a Stronger, More Democratic Union - BC Gen...
President's Video Update: Building a Stronger, More Democratic Union
In a new video update, BCGEU President Paul Finch reflected on some of the key changes underway across our union, in addition to the progress made since last fall's historic public service strike. Watch the video here.
Many members have requested more regular updates from elected leadership, and these video messages are inte...
May 12, 2026
B.C. Wildfire fighters bring their solutions to Ottawa - BC General Employees...
B.C. Wildfire fighters bring their solutions to Ottawa
As wildfire seasons get longer and continue increasing in complexity, all levels of government need to come together to be involved in not only the coordination of resourcing tools and technology needs, but also to ensure those who are involved in responding to these wildfires have their work classified appropriately and receive the proper...
May 12, 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship Winners - BC General Employees'...
Congratulations to the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2026 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
2026 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
Scholarships of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students were awarded to members and their families across the province with a total of $130,000 awarded in total.
Winners will be mailed...
May 08, 2026
Media Release: B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2026
B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout
BCGEU says expanding private liquor distribution puts hundreds of jobs and public service revenue at risk, bypasses a commitment to union consultation and weakens B.C.'s effective public distribution system
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) i...
May 06, 2026
All BCGEU Members - Request Proposal: Logo Design for PE Indigenous Advisory...
Hello Members,
The BCGEU is inviting proposals from Indigenous members of the union, as well as their children and dependents, for the design of a logo for the Provincial Executive Indigenous Advisory Committee. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply to this email to confirm your interest.PurposeWe are seeking an original logo that reflects the relationship between the union a...
April 28, 2026
All BCGEU members - Remembering lives lost and recommitting to safer workplac...
Every year on April 28, the Day of Mourning is recognized by people across Canada and around the world to remember those who have been injured, become ill or tragically died in needless workplace incidents.
In 2025, 185 people in B.C. died due to work. This is the number of deaths reported to WorkSafeBC as of March 25, 2026. As of January 31, 2026, 138 of these were accepted claims for work-rel...
April 28, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day - BC General Emplo...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2026
BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day
BCGEU announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 members, coming just ahead of International Workers' Day (May Day), a global day recognizing the importance of worker solidarity and collective action. This rapid growth reflects a renewed momentum among workers across industries who are seeking stronger pr...
April 24, 2026
All members located in Victoria, BC - Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in ...
Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in Victoria, April 28 at 12pm
Next Tuesday, April 28, 2026, is the National Day of Mourning – a time to remember our co-workers who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work, and to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces.
As a BCGEU member residing in the Victoria area, you are encouraged to attend the in-pe...
April 22, 2026
All Component 12 Members - Happy Administrative Professionals Day - BC Genera...
Happy Administrative Professionals Day
On Administrative Professionals Day, I want to take a moment to speak directly to you and recognize the important work you do every day.
Those of you in administrative roles know just how much responsibility sits with you, and how often you carry that responsibility quietly while making sure everything around you keeps moving. You are the people others...
April 22, 2026
C12 Administrative Professionals - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Happy Administrative Professionals Day
Today, on Administrative Professionals Day, we recognize and celebrate administrative professionals across our union, and we want to sincerely thank you for everything you do.
Administrative professionals are at the heart of our workplaces. You are often the first point of contact, the steady presence that keeps things organized, and the people others re...
April 16, 2026
Supporting members through ministry transition - BC General Employees' Union ...
Last October, your bargaining committee was advised that members in components 6 and 12 working in information management and IT roles were being moved into the Ministry of Citizens' Services.
Please note that members outside of these roles and components are not impacted by this change.
We understand that this news has raised questions and concerns. Many of you have been in the same ministry ...
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