NEWS & UPDATES
July 28, 2022
Bargaining update: When can we strike? - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
When can we strike?Our union is being prevented from being in a legal strike position by the B.C. government’s insistence on high essential services levels that would dramatically reduce the effectiveness of a strike. As a result, your bargaining committee and our legal team are contesting their positions through the Labour Relations Board so we can exercise the strike mandate as soon as po...
July 28, 2022
APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST - ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT - BC General Employee...
APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTINGJuly 28, 2022
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia representing over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services.
The BCGEU requires an Application Support Specialist to work in the IT Services of the Admin...
July 22, 2022
Public service strike FAQ - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
You've voted in favour of strike action…now what?After our historic member-led strike vote in June, talks resumed between your committee and your employer, the Public Service Agency (PSA). Talks quickly broke down again because your employer once again failed to table a wage offer that met your needs.
While our goal remains achieving a fair agreement at the bargaining table, members may need to...
July 20, 2022
New polling shows that a majority of British Columbians support stronger inve...
Poll also shows a plurality of support for land value capture tax to fund affordable housing Burnaby - A Research Co. poll has found that a majority of British Columbians support progressive policies to address the housing affordability crisis. The poll was commissioned by the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) as part of Affordable BC – the union’s ongoing campaign to address housing afford...
July 15, 2022
A message from your Public Service Bargaining Committee - BC General Employee...
Last week we reported to you on the status of bargaining and our desire to return to the bargaining table as soon as the PSA has a revised offer to present – one which protects against increasing inflation by including a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Securing an agreement with inflation protection is still your committee’s top priority in negotiations. Click here to watch a v...
July 07, 2022
Shop Steward Nominations for local 1201 BCGEU Members at 1810 Blanshard Stree...
Nominations are now open for four (4) shop stewards in Local 1201 at 1810 Blanshard Street. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 5 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 support from the Union.In s...
July 07, 2022
Nominations for local 601 and 1201 Shop Stewards at 940 Blanshard St Victoria...
Nominations are now open for (6) six shop stewards at 940 Blanshard St. Victoria, BCThe deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 5 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to the Victoria Area Office at [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from work and ongoing ...
July 07, 2022
Nominations for local 601 and 1201 Shop Stewards at 800 Johnson St, Victoria ...
Nominations are now open for (10) ten shop stewards at your worksite. What do stewards do?Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They sign up new employees and provide information on BCGEU services. Solve problems in the workplace. They conduct ratification votes and elections, and stewards keep members informed by distributing BCGEU info...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.