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COMPONENT 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

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 ...

April 15, 2026

All BCGEU Members at River Rock (Great Canadian Entertainment) - Reminder - R...

This is a reminder of the ongoing bargaining committee election at River Rock Casino. BCGEU members working at River Rock Casino should have received an electronic ballot by email on Friday, April 10th, 2026. If you did not receive a ballot, please check your junk mail folder. If you still do not find a ballot, please check that your email address is current by logging on at www.bcgeu.ca and th...

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...

April 13, 2026

All Local 1710 BCGEU Members - Nomination for Local Executive - BC General Em...

To: All Local 1710 BCGEU Members Re: Nomination for Local Executive Nominations are now open for the following positions on the 1710 Local Executive: Recording Secretary Member at Large (1) Member at Large – Equity Worker The deadline to send in nominations is: 5pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026.   The term is the remainder of the three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities o...

April 13, 2026

All BCGEU members in the BC Housing Maintenance/Service Division - BC Housin...

Your BCGEU Maintenance/Service Bargaining Committee is pleased to report that bargaining with BC Housing, which began on January 28, 2026, has been productive. The parties have exchanged a wide range of non-monetary proposals, and agreement has already been reached on several articles. We are now nearing the conclusion of non-monetary discussions and expect to table monetary proposals shortly. ...

April 09, 2026

All members - How to acknowledge Day of Mourning on April 28 - BC General Emp...

How to acknowledge Day of Mourning on April 28    Dear Members,    Every year on April 28, BCGEU members across the province come together to honour and remember co-workers and family members who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work.  It is critical that we all remember those workers and reiterate our commitment to fight for the living to prevent further ...

April 09, 2026

All members - Pride Season Announcement - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Pride Season Announcement    Dear Members,    The flowers are blooming and the weather is warming up, which means Pride season is approaching! As more communities and Pride Societies roll out their festival dates and event calendars, our union is on a mission to find out how members like you want to celebrate in 2026.  Let's reimagine Pride in the voice and vision of the 2SLGBTQIA+ workers who ...

April 07, 2026

TEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYST (AR2) - DEVELOPMENT & RECORDS - BC General Employe...

TEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYST (AR2) DEVELOPMENT & RECORDS JOB ID: T0430   INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING February 17, 2026   Reporting to the Director, Development & Records, the Business Analyst ensures continuity of business analysis capacity for the Development team while providing dedicated analysis support for BCGEU's mobile application initiative. The role works with stakeholders to tra...

March 30, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU calls on Province to allow employees to work from home t...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2026   BCGEU calls on Province to allow employees to work from home to help combat fuel crisis  BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) –  To help conserve fuel and save on the cost of gas, the BCGEU is calling on the provincial government to allow provincially regulated employees, where possible, to work from home full time.  BCGEU is joining the call by the Ca...

March 26, 2026

In sadness and Rage - April 14, 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

The 14th of April 2026, marks 10 years since British Columbia declared a public health emergency due to increased drug poisoning. Since then, more than 18,000 people have died due to toxic substances. Please join us at the Victoria vigil, at the BC Legislature to remember the lives lost. BCGEU encourages our members to attend the Doctors for Safer Drug Policy event and vigil. We stand in solida...

March 26, 2026

L1710 members - Nomination Results for Local 1710 Executive - BC General Empl...

Nomination Results for Local 1710 Executive The nomination process for all vacant positions on your Local Executive closed on March 23, 2026, at 5pm. No nominations were received. The positions below remain vacant and are still open for nominations. Recording Secretary Member-At-Large (1) Member-At-Large (Equity Worker) As per the D-8 Policy, where no nomination is received for an office, nom...