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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.

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July 25, 2023

BCGEU condemns City of Vancouver’s decision to allow Yaletown OPS to close - ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 25, 2023BCGEU condemns City of Vancouver's decision to allow Yaletown OPS to close BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The City of Vancouver's decision last week to allow the lease at Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) in Yaletown to expire in March 2024 will put lives at risk at a time when harm reduction services are needed more than ever. "We are i...

July 19, 2023

The Tranquille Occupation: 40 year anniversary - BC General Employees' Union...

Statement from BCGEU President Stephanie Smith   Forty years after the dramatic worker occupation of the Tranquille Institution, its impact is still as meaningful and significant as it was then. It's a story of courage and a story of collective action.  Worker power cannot be understated: the historic 22-day occupation of Tranquille is a major piece of labour history that was made by working-cl...

July 18, 2023

Ministry of Finance at 617 Government Street, Victoria - Current List of Work...

On June 5, 2023, the Union sent a communication to members at the location above, it advised that nominations were open for shop stewards.The nomination period has closed and because there was only one (1) member nominated, we are now able to acclaim Yvonne Roslin-White as shop steward. Congratulations Yvonne on becoming a shop steward!Yvonne will be the only steward at your location as your pr...

July 13, 2023

Remembering a B.C. Wildfire member - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

It is with heavy hearts that our union mourns the loss of one of our BCGEU family who lost her life today fighting a wildfire outside of Revelstoke. Our hearts and thoughts go out to her family and community, both at home and in the BC Wildfire Service. B.C. wildland firefighters are renowned for their teamwork and incredible service to our communities. Each and every one is committed to ensuri...

July 11, 2023

1203 Executive By-Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

We are pleased to announce that Cheryse Bonamis has been duly acclaimed as Member at Large, and Stephanie Wong has been duly acclaimed as Young Worker. Please join us in wishing them well in their positions. In solidarity,   Jennifer ElkabbanyLocal 1203 Chairperson Romeena SidhuBCGEU Staff Representative Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP

July 04, 2023

Vacations and vacancies information for C12 members - BC General Employees' U...

With summer vacation season upon us, now is a good time for a reminder on the BCGEU Administrative Professionals Collective Agreement language regarding backfill. Here is what your collective agreement states regarding vacancies:  12.1 Positions Temporarily Vacant The employer agrees that, except in the case of emergency, an employee's workload will not be increased as a result of positions ...