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17 - GENERAL SERVICES

Component 17 includes members in a variety of sectors in B.C.

They are employed by casinos, hotels, banks, credit unions, B.C. Place, B.C. Housing Management, some Royal Canadian Legion operations, B.C. Milk Marketing Board, Compass Foods, regional districts plus private businesses.

 

NEWS & UPDATES

May 15, 2026

All Area 01 members - Call for nominees for Cathy McCallum Memorial Award - B...

To: All BCGEU Members in Area 01 RE: Call for nominees for Cathy McCallum Memorial Award   The Area 01 Cross-Component Committee (CCC) is requesting nominations for the Cathy McCallum Memorial Award. This award is intended to recognize a BCGEU activist in our area for demonstrating a spirit of excellence, dedication, and sacrifice in providing service to the membership and Union as a whole -- t...

May 15, 2026

Events Planner (AR2) - Conventions, Conferences and Travel Department - BC Ge...

EVENTS PLANNER (AR2) CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES & TRAVEL DEPARTMENT JOB ID: P0344   INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING May 14, 2026   This position reports to the Director of Logistics. The Event Planner is responsible for planning, leading, and executing union events, including the union's triennial convention, conferences, large meeting events, and coordinating with hotels and vendors. Additional ...

May 15, 2026

Temporary Events Planner (AR2) - Conventions, Conferences & Travel Department...

TEMPORARY EVENTS PLANNER (AR2) CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES & TRAVEL DEPARTMENT JOB ID: P0001   INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING May 14, 2026   This position reports to the Director of Logistics. The Event Planner is responsible for planning, leading, and executing union events, including the union's triennial convention, conferences, large meeting events, and coordinating with hotels and vendors. A...

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 13, 2026

L1710 - District of Hudson’s Hope - Bargaining Update - BC General Employees'...

To:            Local 1710 - All BCGEU Members of the District of Hudson's Hope Date:        May 20, 2026 Time:        2:00 pm – 3:00 pm                  4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Location:  The Pearkes Arts & Event Centre 10801 Dudley Drive, Hudson's Hope, BC Re:           Bargaining Update  On May 20, 2026, your bargaining committee will be asking for your support and solidarity in sending a stron...

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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 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...

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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  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

River Rock (Great Canadian Entertainment) - Bargaining Committee Election Res...

Bargaining Committee Election Results Many thanks to the members who ran for a position and who voted in the bargaining committee elections.Out of a total 562 eligible voters, 325 members cast votes in the election. The detailed results are listed below.Congratulations to the four members of your new bargaining committee! The names of the winners are bolded below with the vote count for each n...

April 23, 2026

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited (Starlight Casino) - Tentative Agre...

Tentative Agreement Reached with Starlight Casino We have reached a tentative agreement with Starlight Casino and we'll be sharing the details with you this week. Drop in on May 8th, 9th, 10th, (times below) to find out what we were able to achieve at the bargaining table. A comprehensive ratification document will be circulated on Tuesday May 5th. These drop-in sessions are your chance to g...

April 21, 2026

Local 1710 Executive Nomination Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Nomination Results for Local 1710 Executive  Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 1710. Nominations have now closed. Congratulations to the following members who have been acclaimed: Recording Secretary – Alexa Kalina Member-at-Large – Lexie Skinner Member-at-Large Equity Worker – Ann Beltran They now join your current Local 1710 Executive ...