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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

March 13, 2025

Reminder: If sick, don’t attend BCGEU activities - BC General Employees' Unio...

Reminder: if you have flu-like symptoms, please do not visit BCGEU area offices or attend BCGEU related activities (including bargaining meetings, rallies, etc.) until your symptoms are gone.Symptoms may include cough, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, fever, sore throat, difficulty breathing, muscle aches and pain.Until your symptoms resolve, avoid close contact with others and stay home unless ...

March 13, 2025

REMINDER: Registration for the Activist Appreciation Banquet closes on Friday...

We are just extending a reminder that if you have not registered for this year's Activist Appreciation Banquet you have until Friday, March 14th at 5 pm to RSVP using the link below. As a "Thank You" for your dedication and commitment to the membership of our Union, you and a guest are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Activist Appreciation Banquet. We hope you will take the opportunity to e...

March 12, 2025

All BCGEU Members at Land Title and Survey Authority - Bargaining Update #2

The current Bargaining sessions with the employer started on March 10th. The Union and employer have now exchanged all proposals and discussed their initial positions. We have agreed to some language changes. However, a significant number of outstanding proposals remain, which will take some time to work through. The parties have agreed to adjourn for the remainder of the week. We have schedule...

March 11, 2025

Western Pacific Marine pulls the rug out on BCGEU members and Kootenays commu...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 11, 2025Western Pacific Marine pulls the rug out on BCGEU members and Kootenays communityFerry operator slashes wage offers in latest bargaining session, below previous offersBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Following weeks of seemingly productive bargaining between Western Pacific Marine (WPM) and the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargainin...

March 07, 2025

Celebrate International Women’s Day - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Saturday, March 8th is International Women's Day, and this year's theme is #AccelerateAction.For well over a century, IWD has been a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day is also a call to action for all women, two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people to accelerate equality, dismantle barriers and challenge har...

March 06, 2025

All BCGEU Local 1204 Members - Elections for Local 1204 Executive - BC Genera...

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 1204.  The following positions have been acclaimed:   Chairperson – DJ Pohl Recording Secretary – Ryah Chomseng Member at Large Equity – Denise Derkson   The BCGEU will be holding elections for the following Local 1204 Executive positions below starting on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 9am and closing on Apr...

March 06, 2025

BCGEU and BC Budget 2025/26 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

The B.C. government tabled its annual budget yesterday and, as you may know, this coincided with the announcement of U.S. tariffs-and Canadian counter-tariffs-being imposed. The U.S. tariff regime is designed to incentivize secondary and tertiary manufacturing, along with critical segments of our workforce, to move south of the border.  I attended the budget lock-up with a small team of our uni...

March 06, 2025

New poll: B.C. majority wants to see lab services out of American hands and u...

MEDIA RELEASE March 6, 2025 New poll: B.C. majority wants to see lab services out of American hands and under public control  BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – A Research Co. poll has found that a majority of British Columbians support taking medical lab services such as LifeLabs out of American hands and placing them under public control instead.  This poll was commissioned by the B.C...

March 04, 2025

Media Advisory: BCGEU president available to comment on B.C. budget - BC Gene...

Media AdvisoryMarch 4, 2025BCGEU president available to comment on B.C. budget Following the release of the 2025/26 B.C. budget, B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch is available for comment and can speak to the impact this budget will have on workers and affordability.The BCGEU is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia with over 90,000 members in 5...

March 03, 2025

Week 6 of bargaining wrapped - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

The sixth week of public service bargaining concluded in Victoria on Friday. We reached agreement on the use of artificial intelligence and automated work, achieved language regarding our commitment to reconciliation, and continued work on the component agreements. The employer has refused to negotiate meaningful language changes on key issues such as reasonable parameters on telework and elect...

February 27, 2025

Elections for Local 1203 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

**Please note the highlighted additional information below** Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 1203. The following position has been acclaimed: Recording Secretary: Sarah LeSage The following position is in abeyance pending election outcomes. Member at Large – Equity Worker: Drina Read Voting shall be conducted via E-Vote: On March 4, 2025...

February 27, 2025

Local 1201 Members - REMINDER - Elections for Local 1201 Executive - BC Gener...

This is your reminder that the elections for your Local 1201 Executive open tomorrow! The election period will open on February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PMand close on March 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM Voting shall be conducted via E-Vote: On Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM, you will receive an email from "[email protected] on behalf of BCGEU". This email contains your voting credentials (your member ...

February 26, 2025

Media Release: BCGEU president to visit LifeLabs picket line in Victoria - BC...

MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 26, 2025 BCGEU president to visit LifeLabs picket line in VictoriaBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs have begun their second week of rotating picket lines at patient service centres throughout the province.Union spokespersons, including BCGEU president Paul Finch, will be availabl...

February 25, 2025

Elections for Local 1203 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 1203. The following position has been acclaimed: Recording Secretary:                                                                     Sarah LeSage The BCGEU will be holding elections for the remaining Local 1203 Executive positions below starting on March 4, 2025 and closing on April 3, 2025. Candidate ...

February 24, 2025

Elections for Local 1201 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 1201. The following positions have been acclaimed: Local Chairperson:Liam Smith First Vice Chairperson:Andrea ClarkThe BCGEU will be holding elections for the remaining Local 1201 Executive positions below starting on February 28, 2025 at noon and closing on March 30, 2025 at noon. Candidate statements are ...

February 22, 2025

Media Release: BCGEU reiterates call for CLBC’s role to return to direct gove...

MEDIA RELEASE February 21, 2025 BCGEU reiterates call for CLBC’s role to return to direct governmentRejects assertions that doing so would be a move backwards for individuals with disabilities Burnaby (Coast Salish Territories) – Following recent concerns that bringing Community Living BC’s (CLBC) work back into direct government would move the province backwards, BCGEU members working at the a...

February 21, 2025

BCGEU Equity Practicum Program - Field Services - Applications Due March 12th...

Expression of InterestEquity Practicum Program(3 Temporary Postings) Field ServicesFebruary 2025  The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. Union Workers Union (UWU) are committed to increasing the diversity of servicing staff employed by the BCGEU. Three (3) 12-month practicum positions are now available, specifically for BCGEU members who identify as Indigenous, Black, or People ...