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May 13, 2026
President’s Video Update: Building a Stronger, More Democratic Union - BC Gen...
President's Video Update: Building a Stronger, More Democratic Union
In a new video update, BCGEU President Paul Finch reflected on some of the key changes underway across our union, in addition to the progress made since last fall's historic public service strike. Watch the video here.
Many members have requested more regular updates from elected leadership, and these video messages are inte...
May 12, 2026
Reminder! Today, you can learn about your agreement - BC General Employees' U...
Reminder! Today, you can learn about your agreement
Today! If you work in Indigenous Services, please join an information session on Zoom to learn more about the tentative agreement reached in April.Read the summary report here.Read the comprehensive report here.The tentative agreement is a four-year term and includes real and tangible progress on many of the priorities that you identified to...
May 12, 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship Winners - BC General Employees'...
Congratulations to the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2026 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
2026 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
Scholarships of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students were awarded to members and their families across the province with a total of $130,000 awarded in total.
Winners will be mailed...
May 08, 2026
Media Release: B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout...
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May 8, 2026
B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout
BCGEU says expanding private liquor distribution puts hundreds of jobs and public service revenue at risk, bypasses a commitment to union consultation and weakens B.C.'s effective public distribution system
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) i...
May 07, 2026
CSSBA - Join an information session to learn about your agreement - BC Genera...
Join an information session to learn about your agreement
We hope you have had a chance over the last week to review the details of the tentative agreement and the improvements we have achieved through bargaining. Read the summary report here.Read the comprehensive report here.The tentative agreement is a four-year term and includes real and tangible progress on many of the priorities that you ...
May 07, 2026
CSSBA - Summary of specific gains for Indigenous Services - BC General Employ...
Summary of specific gains for Indigenous Services On April 23rd, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association reached a tentative agreement for your new four-year contract. Read the summary report here.As a member of the Indigenous Services bargaining unit, you will receive all of the gains made at the Community Social Services main table in addition to gains that are specific to your s...
May 06, 2026
All BCGEU Members - Request Proposal: Logo Design for PE Indigenous Advisory...
Hello Members,
The BCGEU is inviting proposals from Indigenous members of the union, as well as their children and dependents, for the design of a logo for the Provincial Executive Indigenous Advisory Committee. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply to this email to confirm your interest.PurposeWe are seeking an original logo that reflects the relationship between the union a...
May 01, 2026
All members in CSSBA - Summary of tentative agreement - BC General Employees'...
Summary of tentative agreement
Dear Members, Last week, we were pleased to announce that the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) reached a tentative agreement with the Community Social Services Employers Association (CSSEA) after marathon negotiations.
The 4-year tentative agreement features significant gains in many of the priorities that you identified. Your new contr...
April 28, 2026
All BCGEU members - Remembering lives lost and recommitting to safer workplac...
Every year on April 28, the Day of Mourning is recognized by people across Canada and around the world to remember those who have been injured, become ill or tragically died in needless workplace incidents.
In 2025, 185 people in B.C. died due to work. This is the number of deaths reported to WorkSafeBC as of March 25, 2026. As of January 31, 2026, 138 of these were accepted claims for work-rel...
April 28, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day - BC General Emplo...
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April 28, 2026
BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day
BCGEU announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 members, coming just ahead of International Workers' Day (May Day), a global day recognizing the importance of worker solidarity and collective action. This rapid growth reflects a renewed momentum among workers across industries who are seeking stronger pr...
April 24, 2026
All members located in Victoria, BC - Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in ...
Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in Victoria, April 28 at 12pm
Next Tuesday, April 28, 2026, is the National Day of Mourning – a time to remember our co-workers who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work, and to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces.
As a BCGEU member residing in the Victoria area, you are encouraged to attend the in-pe...
April 24, 2026
CSSBA/CSSEA members - We reached a tentative agreement - - BC General Employe...
We reached a tentative agreement!
Dear Members,
After 75 days of negotiations, and 91 direct meetings, your bargaining committee is proud to announce we reached a tentative agreement with the Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA) on Thursday, April 23rd.
This tentative agreement represents the hard work and solidarity between workers across nine unions, which strengthened our...
April 14, 2026
BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine ...
MEDIA RELEASE April 14, 2026
BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The BCGEU, representing the unionized workers at the Kootenay Lake ferries, has filed an unfair labour practice complaint at the Labour Relations Board (LRB). The BCGEU takes the position that Western Pacific Marine has refused to sign and imple...
April 14, 2026
The 10th anniversary of the toxic drug supply public health emergency - BC Ge...
This day arrives with profound heaviness as we reach 10 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in British Columbia. In that time, more than 19,000 lives have been lost, including BCGEU members and their loved ones. This loss is unbearable, and it continues every day.
Our union stands with everyone demanding dignity for all and access to high-quality, evidence...
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