NEWS & UPDATES
June 26, 2023
Local 1203 members - nomination for Local Executive – Member at Large & Young...
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Member at Large 1 position
Young Worker 1 position
The successful candidates will serve for the remainder of the current term. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is attached.
The deadline for nominations is: Monday, July 10, 2023 by 4:30p.m.
If there is an electi...
June 26, 2023
Results of the Steward Nominations at the Ministry of Agriculture in Victoria
Recently there was a call for nominations for up to three Stewards in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Victoria.We are pleased to let you know that Christian Vogl (Local 2001 member) has been acclaimed as a Steward.The nomination period has closed, if you are interested in becoming a Steward please reach out to Christian and we can hold another nomination period for more Stewards.Please ...
June 20, 2023
National Indigenous Peoples Day: 21 Things you can do on June 21st
Photo description: Members of the BCGEU Indigenous Advisory Committee in front of the Tlúu Xaadaa Naay Longhouse, Old Masset, Haida Gwaii
National Indigenous Peoples Day: 21 Things you can do on June 21st
Activities marking National Indigenous Peoples Day are held from coast to coast to coast on and around June 21st to commemorate and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples...
June 14, 2023
Local 1203 - Ministry of Attorney General Members - Call for Shop Stewards - ...
Nominations are now open for 2 (two) steward positions at your worksite and will close on Wednesday, June 21, 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-worker...
June 13, 2023
Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Located at 940 Blanshard Street...
Call for shop steward nominationsNominations are now open for up to three (3) more stewards to join the existing stewards in the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, located at 940 Blanshard Street, Victoria. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
June 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected...
June 12, 2023
Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Victoria - call for shop steward nomination...
Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Victoria. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
June 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from work and ongoing support from ...
June 07, 2023
Local 1201 Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Office of Road Safe...
Nominations are now open for one (1) additional shop steward at the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Office of Road Safety BC, 880 Douglas Street.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
June 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected]
Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense...
June 05, 2023
Ministry of Finance at 617 Government Street, Victoria Members - Call for Sho...
Nominations are now open for four (4) shop stewards in the Ministry of Finance at 617 Government Street, Victoria.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
June 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected].
Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave
from work and ongoing supp...
June 05, 2023
Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness - Steward Update
We are please to advise that Chirag Pandit, Technical Support Analyst, Business Operations, has agreed to become a BCGEU shop steward in the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. If anyone else would like to stand for shop steward, please contact Jeremy Leveque, Local 601 Chair ([email protected]), Maria Middlemiss, Local 1201 Chair ([email protected]) or Ryan...
June 05, 2023
News about our union’s C12 member-to-member campaign - BC General Employees' ...
There have been a lot of conversations about the 2022 collective agreement. It may seem early, but now is the time to prepare for the next round of negotiations with the B.C. Public Service Agency (representing the provincial government, the employer for the majority of Component 12 - Administrative Professionals members.) This is why, in addition to planning worksite visits, your BCGEU compone...
June 02, 2023
MCFD Working Group Updates - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
As you may be aware, the BCGEU formed a joint working group with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) in 2014 following a recommendation made from the B.C. Representative for Children and Youth. The working group's purpose is to provide a forum for senior level consultation between the ministry and the BCGEU.
Given the widespread concerns raised about the ministry by members ...
May 30, 2023
Members at Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resource Stewardship, Ministry...
Worksite stewardsPlease be advised that the following member has been acclaimed as a union steward at your worksite:
Eric Millan
Congratulations to Eric!Chad Blackey Staff RepresentativeRob Davis Chairperson, Local 2004Kevin Hagglund Staff RepresentativeDJ Pohl Local 1204 ChairDownload PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
May 30, 2023
Ministry of Attorney General 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC - Call for Sh...
Nominations are now open for 1 (one) steward position at your worksite and will close on Tuesday, June 6, 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 abo...
May 30, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 BCGEU Scholarship Winners - BC General Employees'...
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2023 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
Click here for the 2023 scholarship winners
(Winners will be mailed a letter with instructions on how to claim their scholarship).
This year, applicants were asked to write an essay or submit a video on one of five topics:
1. Workplace health and safety is a core value of the labour movement. What r...
May 29, 2023
Atira workers unionize, join BCGEU - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2023
Atira workers unionize, join BCGEU
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Today over 500 workers at Atira Women's Resource Society (AWRS) have officially joined the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU). This incredible win is the result of workers organizing and making connections across over 35 worksites and a significant majority of workers signing ca...
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