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COMPONENT 12 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS

Component 12 includes members who work for the B.C. Government and non-government employers providing front-line administrative and support services.

They work in a variety of classifications and positions: administrative officer, clerk, postal clerk, clerk stenographer, coordinator of volunteers, court clerk, financial officer, health unit aide, medical records librarian and technician, office assistant, data processing operator, radio, teletype and switchboard operators, stationery clerk and stockworker.

NEWS & UPDATES

October 26, 2023

All BCGEU Members at CVSE - Follow Up on Recent Safety Concerns - BC General ...

Further to the previous bulletin dated September 29, 2023, your union is aware that there has been an escalation in violent events, most notably the bullet holes to the Laidlaw station. Global News reported on this incident last weekend and President Stephanie Smith spoke to Global News to express our concern for CVSE members. You can watch the news clip here.BCGEU OHS staff have spoken with th...

October 25, 2023

Mediated agreement reached to resolve BCGEU filed policy grievance about retr...

On October 17, 2022, the public service bargaining unit voted to ratify the 19th Main Public Service Collective Agreement. As you will recall, the 19th Main Public Service Collective Agreement contained several financial improvements. Employees were to be paid the financial improvements retroactively to April 1, 2022 ("Retroactive Pay").The employer, through its payroll contractor, Telus Employ...

October 25, 2023

Administrative Professionals - Component Executive Young Worker - BC General ...

The Administrative Professionals Component (meets four times per year) is currently looking for one (1) Component Young Worker. This position is for any member who is under the age of 30. This position brings light to the important issues of young workers that may include limitations they have encountered in the workplace and within the labour movement. Our component young worker assists locals...

October 16, 2023

Atira workers rally for pay equity, fair contract - BC General Employees' Uni...

Atira workers rally for pay equity, fair contract  VANCOUVER, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Newly unionized members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) working at Atira Women's Resource Society (AWRS) will rally in the Downtown Eastside to demand a fair contract that provides the same rights, protections and compensation as thousands of other community health workers.  AWRS is one ...

October 12, 2023

Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport Article 29 Committee Members - BC ...

We are pleased to share with you, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport Article 29 Committee Members:                          Nadine Carew, Committee Member Co-Chair                                               Robert Rao, Committee Member                                            Below is a copy of Article 29 from the Collective Agreement. If you have issues that you would like...

October 12, 2023

Ministry of Mental Health & Addictions Article 29 Committee Members - BC Gene...

We are pleased to share with you, the Ministry of Mental Health & Addictions Article 29 Committee Members:                          Andrew Kerr, Committee Member Co-Chair                                  Annahita Ehsan, Committee Member                                               Sarah MacKinnon, Committee Member                 Below is a copy of Article 29 from the Collective Agreement....

October 12, 2023

All BCGEU Members at the Ministry of Health - Your Article 29 Committee Membe...

We are pleased to share with you, the Ministry of Health Article 29 Committee Members:                          Dave Adams, Committee Member Co-Chair                                   Reshma Chandra, Committee Member                                            Lori Isaac, Committee Member                                                          Maria Middlemiss, Committee Member                B...

October 12, 2023

Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Your Article 29 Committee Members - BC Genera...

We are pleased to share with you, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Article 29 Committee Members:        Adrienne Wass, Employee Co-Chair         Jennifer Elkabbany, Committee Member Below is a copy of Article 29 from the Collective Agreement. If you have issues that you would like Article 29 Committee to discuss that fit within the scope of this article, please feel free to contact one of the ...

October 12, 2023

ll BCGEU Members at the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills ...

We are pleased to share with you, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills Article 29 Committee Members: Nicole Kisilewich, Committee Member Co-Chair                 Brent Cantarutti, Committee Member                                   Vicki Simmons, Committee Member                                       Below is a copy of Article 29 from the Collective Agreement. If you ha...

October 12, 2023

Ministry of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness - Your Article 29 Commit...

We are pleased to share with you, the Ministry of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness Article 29 Committee Members:      Andrew Foster, Committee Member Co-Chair       Corey Anderson, Committee Member       Chirag Pandit, Committee MemberBelow is a copy of Article 29 from the Collective Agreement. If you have issues that you would like Article 29 Committee to discuss that fit within th...

October 06, 2023

Winter School 2024 Application - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Winter School 2024 will be taking place in-person at Harrison Hot Springs Resort! We are so excited that our communities will be able to come together, to learn and discuss with peers and colleagues at the upcoming Winter School. As we continue to work with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) on updating you with further details, please complete your registration application form to express your...

October 03, 2023

Ministry of Attorney General - Hornby Location - Call for Shop Stewards - BC ...

Nominations are now open for 2 (two) steward position at your worksite and will close on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union. Some of the roles of a steward are: Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement. Supporting co-workers in meetings with management. Listening to co-workers...

October 03, 2023

All Local 1203 BCGEU Members at BC Liquor Distribution Branch - 3383 Gilmore ...

Nominations are now open for 2 (two) steward position at your worksite and will close on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union. Some of the roles of a steward are: Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement. Supporting co-workers in meetings with management. Listening to co-workers...