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January 23, 2025
Canadian Diabetes Association - Opening Bargaining Committee Nominations - BC...
Nominations are now open for the position of two (2) bargaining committee members.Your current collective agreement expires on February 17, 2025. As such, the Union is now preparing for the next round of collective bargaining, which will begin once a bargaining committee has been elected. We need your help and participation to elect two (2) members from the bargaining unit to the position as co...
January 22, 2025
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY - BC General ...
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
JOB ID: MU017
January 22, 2025
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENTWAGE RATE: $35.72 - $38.51 per hourAn Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in the Advocacy department, located in Burnaby, BC.DUTIES & RE...
January 22, 2025
MEDIA RELEASE - B.C. Public Service bargaining begins today - BC General Empl...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 21, 2025Negotiations to begin for collective agreements covering over 34,000 BCGEU members working in the public serviceBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. government’s Public Service Agency (PSA) will meet for the first time to exchange bargaining proposals on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Victoria. This...
January 21, 2025
Media Release - Solidarity Rally - Balfour Ferry Terminal - January 22 at 3:3...
MEDIA ADVISORY January 22, 2025 BALFOUR, B.C. (Ktunaxa, Syilx, Sinixt, and Kinbasket (Secwepemc) territories) - The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is holding a solidarity rally on January 22 at 3:30pm at the Balfour Ferry Terminal to support workers at Western Pacific Marine (WPM), who have been on strike for over two months.“Our members live and work in these communities and deeply care...
January 21, 2025
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Investments and Pensio...
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJOB ID: MU016
January 17, 2025
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Investments and Pension Services
GRADE: LEVEL 5 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
WAGE RATE: $38.01 - $40.90 per hour
An Administrative Assistant is required to assist the Shareholder Engagement Officer and Senior Pension and Investment Analyst. This position is based at the BCGEU headquar...
January 16, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU responds to ministers’ mandate letters: Investing in pu...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 16, 2025BCGEU responds to ministers' mandate letters: Investing in public sector workers is vital as economic uncertainty looms Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - In response to the release of the executive council's mandate letters, B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch released the following statement:
We're encouraged to see the gover...
January 16, 2025
B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES’ UNION BUILDING OPERATOR (AR2 - BC General Employees' ...
B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES' UNION
BUILDING OPERATOR (AR2)
JOB ID: UWU009
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
January 15, 2025
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 95,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services. The BCGEU operates 12 area offices across the province and three buildings...
January 09, 2025
Nominations for Bargaining Committee for Members at BC Housing Management Com...
Call for Nominations Nominations are now open for the bargaining committee to negotiate a renewal collective agreement with your Employer. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the Union Staff Negotiator and other elected leaders to ensure members' voices are heard and interests are protected and advanced through the bargaining process. The bargaining committee will consist of two c...
January 09, 2025
BC Housing Management Commission – Maintenance/Service (Maintenance) Division...
Call for NominationsNominations are now open for the bargaining committee to negotiate a renewal collective agreement with your Employer. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the Union Staff Negotiator and other elected leaders to ensure members' voices are heard and interests are protected and advanced through the bargaining process.The bargaining committee will consist of two com...
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 20, 2024
Members at City of Fort St. John - Worksite Visits January 10, 2025 - BC Gene...
Your Local 1710 Chairperson Naomi Gallant will be visiting members of Local 1710, City of Fort St. John, on January 10, 2025, at the following locations to speak to the members and to update membership lists. They look forward to seeing you and hearing any questions you may have. January 10, 2025 (approximate times)MorningPomeroy Sports Centre - 8:30 a.m.North Peace Arena - 10:00 a.m.Pool - 10:...
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 22, 2024
Local 1710 members at City of Fort St John - Sick bank committee vacancies - ...
Your Sick Bank Committee is comprised of 5 Union members plus the BCGEU Staff Representative. We now have an opening for 3 committee members.The role of the sick bank committee is to review and approve requests made based on the Collective Agreement Language and processes established. Committee members are required to respond to requests in a timely manner. If you are willing to participate as ...
November 20, 2024
All BCGEU Members at Vancity Savings Credit Union - Important pension informa...
If you are an employee of Vancity Credit Union (Vancity) and your workplace has been organized into the BCGEU after October 1, 2023, please take a moment to read this important bulletin about your pension benefits.VANCITY PENSION PLANEffective October 1, 2023, Vancity unilaterally introduced a new pension plan for its eligible employees (Vancity Pension Plan). The Vancity Pension Plan is "emplo...
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...
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