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COMPONENT 14 - INDIGENOUS SERVICES

Component 14 includes members who work for employers that exist primarily to serve Indigenous populations.  

Employers include housing providers, schools, school boards and colleges, advocacy resources, children and family services, courtworkers, health services, and friendship centres. 

Read here for more about this component, its locals and members, and how it came to be.

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NEWS & UPDATES

January 03, 2025

Media Release: Kootenay Ferries - job action expansion - BC General Employees...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Jan 3, 2025The BCGEU issued 24-hour strike notice for the cable ferries operated by Western Pacific Marine (WPM) at Glade and Harrop today, with job action set to begin on Monday, January 6th at 6:30am. BCGEU President, Paul Finch says "Ferry workers are committed to reaching a fair agreement that supports a sustainable ferry service. Unfortunately, Western Pacific ...

December 06, 2024

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2024 - BC Ge...

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action and it is vital that we take action to demand an end to violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. December 6 marks the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre of 14 young women who lost their lives because they were women. We mourn their loss and reaffirm our commitment to fight the systems of misogyny, patriarchy,...

December 02, 2024

2025 BCGEU Scholarship Program – Now Open! - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Applications for the 2025 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.  Our annual scholarship program of up to $125,000 offers awards of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.   Apply for a BCGEU Scholarship online here  Apply for a BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship here Eligibility  A BCGEU member in good standing,...

November 27, 2024

Members in the Fraser Valley (Area 04) - Postal Strike Support - BC General E...

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is taking on Canada Post over wages, pensions, and a fight for the future of public services. The members of CUPW have been on the picket line since Friday, November 15.The Area 04 Cross Component Committee would like to remind you that we can show our solidarity by joining picket lines during your time off, unpaid breaks and before/after your workday...

November 26, 2024

STATEMENT: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - ...

The following is a statement from BCGEU Treasurer, Maria Bennett, delivered at the BC Federation of Labour Convention, November 26th:Hello delegates. My name is Maria Bennett, my pronouns are she/her, and I am Treasurer of the BC General Employees' Union – the BCGEU. However, I am here today wearing my other hat: as Chair of the BCGEU's Women and Gender Rights Committee. As you may know, yester...

November 20, 2024

BCGEU calls for solidarity on Trans Day of Remembrance - BC General Employees...

A statement from BCGEU Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou  While we mourn and condemn hate on this somber day, we know it's not enough for unions to be against transphobia - we must also actively build safe, supportive spaces, so all workers can thrive, rest and lead full lives. The labour movement insists that everyone deserves liberation from the stru...

November 01, 2024

Ferry Workers Draw the Line: Strike Notice Issued for Fair Wages and Conditio...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2024Ferry Workers Draw the Line: Strike Notice Issued for Fair Wages and ConditionsBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Yesterday at 12:00 pm, members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) at Western Pacific Marine Ferries issued 72-hour strike notice, with full strike action scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 12:00 pm. This escalati...