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March 20, 2026
L601 & 1201 stewards at Ministry of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation - A...
To the wonderful stewards I have worked with:
I have truly enjoyed serving as your BCGEU Staff Representative over the past few years.
I am writing to share that my caseload is changing. Effective April 7, 2026, Jenny Ewing will be taking over Local 601 and 1201 on a temporary basis until the position is filled permanently. If you haven't met Jenny yet, she is an exceptional Staff Representativ...
March 20, 2026
601, 1201 & 2001 BCGEU Stewards at Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport...
To the wonderful stewards I have worked with: I have truly enjoyed serving as your BCGEU Staff Representative over the past few years. I am writing to share that my caseload is changing. Effective April 7, 2026, Jenny Ewing will be taking over Local 601 and 1201 on a temporary basis until the position is filled permanently. If you haven't met Jenny yet, she is an exceptional Staff Representat...
March 17, 2026
Local 1210 BCGEU Members - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Nomination Results for Local 1210 Executive
Nominations have now closed for an executive position on Local 1210.
Congratulations to Toni Mae Bottle who was acclaimed as your Local 1210 3rd Vice Chairperson!
Toni joins your current Local 1210 Executive Members:
Chairperson: Drew Ferreira1st Vice Chairperson: Himanshu H2nd Vice Chairperson: Nicole Leslie
T...
March 13, 2026
BCGEU Members in Area 01 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The Victoria Transit Riders Union is having a free community event this Sunday to encourage greener communities. This is an opportunity to connect with shared ideas and community goals. There will be music, snacks, and talk about the need for fare free transit.
Date and Time
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location
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March 13, 2026
All BCGEU members - Apply now: NUPGE Scholarships 2026 - BC General Employees...
Apply now: NUPGE Scholarships 2026
Dear Members,
Applications are now open for the nine National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) scholarships of $2,500.
These scholarships are offered to a child or grandchild (including a foster child or foster grandchild) or a legal ward of a current or retired member of a NUPGE component or component affiliate. Because BCGEU is a member of N...
March 11, 2026
Public Service Members - Update on New Hiring Process - BC General Employees'...
Update on New Hiring Process
As you are aware, the head of the public service recently emailed public service workers about the new hiring process. Of particular concern are "laterally restricted competitions" which limit certain job postings to lateral transfers only, and do not provide opportunity for upward mobility.
Understandably, these changes have raised some questions and concerns for ...
March 06, 2026
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Gi...
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
On Sunday, March 8th, we recognize International Women's Day. This year's global theme, "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls", is a call to action. It reminds us that we must work together to demand rights and justice for women, girls and gender-diverse people.
According to the United Nations, women a...
March 03, 2026
BCGEU Responds to Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters - BC General Emp...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2026
BCGEU Responds to Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters
"Today's announcement is a welcome step forward for the more than 15,000 wildfire fighters covered under the Workers Compensation Act," said Paul Finch, president of the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU), which represents roughly 2,000 members in the wildfire service. "While we welcome this progr...
February 27, 2026
All members - Provincial Budget Analysis Report - BC General Employees' Union...
Provincial Budget Analysis Report
Dear members,
As you may know, the B.C. government tabled its annual budget last week. While this budget does not include the most severe cuts many had feared, it effectively cuts spending in important areas such as housing, childcare and the public sector.
The BCGEU Research Department has put together a budget analysis to help you understand what this budg...
February 25, 2026
BC Budget 2026/27: Securing B.C.’s future or slowly drifting towards austerit...
The B.C. government's 2026/27 budget, Securing B.C.'s Future, avoids the most severe austerity measures many feared-but it still raises serious concerns for public services and the workers who deliver them.
BCGEU's budget analysis finds that while the province is not facing an immediate fiscal crisis, the government's failure to meaningfully address long-standing revenue shortfalls and strateg...
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