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February 19, 2026
ANSPAYAXW – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – BARGAINING COMMITTEE MEMBERS - BC General ...
Damkxw,We are sad to announce that Hailey Harris has resigned from the Bargaining Committee. Hailey has been instrumental in helping us bargain your first collective agreement with your employer. We thank Hailey for her outstanding service. With Hailey’s resignation there are two vacancies on the committee. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the Union staff representative and ot...
February 18, 2026
Anspayaxw School Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Why Bargaining Has Been Slow Progress has been slower than anticipated due to two primary factors: 1. Employer PrioritizationThe Employer has not consistently treated bargaining as a priority. Scheduled dates have been cancelled or deferred, making it difficult to sustain momentum. In response, the Union applied to the Labour Relations Board for the appointment of a mediator. A mediation meetin...
February 18, 2026
All BCGEU members, Local 1310 - Opening of Steward Nominations - BC General ...
To: All BCGEU members, Local 1310
Re: Opening of Steward Nominations
We are opening Steward nominations for Local 1310.
Please read and post the attached package on your union bulletin board. Nominations are now open and will close on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 5:00pm. Please email, fax, mail or drop off your nomination forms to:
Email: [email protected]: 250-785-0048 or 1-800-94...
February 18, 2026
Media Release: BCGEU Opposes Elimination of Independent Merit Commissioner - ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026
BCGEU Opposes Elimination of Independent Merit Commissioner
The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is raising serious concerns about legislation introduced in yesterday’s provincial budget that would abolish the independent Office of the Merit Commissioner and transfer its responsibilities to the BC Public Service Agency (PSA).
The union, which repre...
February 17, 2026
BC’s ‘stability budget’ continues cuts to the public sector - BC General Empl...
BC's 'stability budget' continues cuts to the public sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2026 VICTORIA, B.C. Today, B.C. Budget 2026/27 was released. While the government is calling this budget a stabilizing budget that preserves public services, the reality is that the failure to make the necessary changes to revenue and invest in these public services will amount to cuts to how public s...
February 17, 2026
Provincial Budget 2026 /27 – What's in Store - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Provincial Budget 2026 /27 – What's in Store
Dear BCGEU member,
The B.C. government tabled its annual budget today. A team of BCGEU staff and I attended the budget lockup to analyze its contents and advocate for our union's key priorities.
Faced with a mounting structural deficit, government has tabled what they are calling a "stabilizing" budget. While this budget does not dramatically reduce ...
February 17, 2026
All BCGEU members - A Budget for Working Families — Not a Budget Built on Cut...
The 2026/27 B.C. Budget is a test.
It's a test of whether this government will lead during a storm with calm, responsible governance - or pass the cost of economic uncertainty onto working families.
Let's be clear: the deficit must be addressed responsibly, but the path forward cannot come at the expense of the public services and workers that keep British Columbia running.
Working people di...
February 12, 2026
All BCGEU members - In Memory of Our Colleague: Honouring a Life Lost in the ...
It is with sadness that we share an update from the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting. We are grieving the profound loss of one of our union members, Shannda Aviugana-Durand, whose life was taken in this terrible event. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, coworkers, and all those whose lives she touched. Out of respect for her family, we will share further informatio...
February 11, 2026
Solidarity and Support for Tumbler Ridge - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Dear members,
On behalf of the BCGEU, we are heartbroken by the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. We are grieving the profound loss of life, and our thoughts are with the victims, their families, students, educators, first responders, and everyone impacted by this devastating event. We are connecting to members and employers in the community and will provide more updates as we are able. We wan...
February 11, 2026
All BCGEU members in Area 10 - Standing Together After the Tumbler Ridge Scho...
This morning, our community is devasted by the news of the shooting at Tumbler Ridge High School. We are heartbroken by this act of violence and extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, students, educators, first responders, and everyone impacted. To those of you who were working and who were first responders, we recognize the courage, care, and professionalism you showed ...
January 30, 2026
Black History Month 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Black History Month in B.C.: Events, Film & Ways to Engage
February is Black History Month, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of its recognition in Canada. It’s a time to honour the histories, cultures, leadership, and ongoing contributions of Black communities — and to continue the work toward equity and justice beyond a single month.This February, we encourage everyone to attend l...
January 29, 2026
All CSSBA/CSSEA members - Back to the Table - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Back to the Table
Dear members,
It's a new year, and we're officially back in bargaining! For the last three weeks we've been meeting with the employers' group, negotiating straight through Jan. 26 to 30, with more dates scheduled for February 2-5 and 17 & 18- stay tuned for updates.
As you know, money-related issues are on the bargaining table now along with the outstanding non-monetary ...
January 22, 2026
Dawson Creek Aboriginal Family Resource Society - Nomination Results for Loca...
Nomination Results for Local 1310 Stewards
Nominations for Local 1310 Stewards closed on January 20, 2026, and no nominations were received.
The BCGEU Elections Manual states the following in regard to the D-10 Policy:
Where no nomination is received for an office, nominations will be considered to remain open, but by-elections should occur until all appeals are exhausted. During the three-yea...
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