NEWS & UPDATES
2023 BCGEU Scholarships - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Applications for the 2023 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.
Our annual scholarship program of up to $85,000 offers awards of $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.Apply online here
Eligibility
A BCGEU member in good standing, or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and
A s...
March 31, 2023
Starlight Casino Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The Union and Employer met on March 29th and 31st to continue our monetary negotiations. While some progress was made early on the 29th, the 31st was disappointing for the union bargaining committee. At this point, no further movement was available to the Union while an unacceptable proposal remained on the table. There are no further bargaining dates scheduled.While we are prepared to meet aga...
March 30, 2023
BC Housing Management Commission – Administrative/Clerical and Maintenance/Se...
We are very pleased to report that the complaints at the Labour Relations Board (LRB) have all been resolved in the Union's favour. The LRB has ruled that the Employer's refusal to bargain with the full BC Housing Bargaining Team consisting of both elected bargaining committees is a breach of the Labour Code and is a failure to bargain in good faith. The Employer's complaint against the Union h...
March 29, 2023
POSITION: ADMIN SUPPORT – ADVOCACY - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
ADMIN SUPPORT ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 29, 2023
GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
An Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in Advocacy.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will include processing a variety of documents on a personal computer including reports, memoranda, forms, leaves of...
March 29, 2023
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal - BC General ...
March 29, 2023For immediate release
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal
BURNABY – The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) announced today that the 19,000 members of the community social services bargaining unit employed by the Community Social Services Employer's Association (CSSEA) voted 95 per cent to accept the tentative agreement. The B.C...
March 29, 2023
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Regular) - KAMLOOPS AREA OFFICE - BC General Employees...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE KAMLOOPS AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 29, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Kamloops Area Office, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meetings; assisting in union elections, preparing and conduc...
March 28, 2023
Staff Representative (Temporary) - Fraser Valley Area Office - BC General Emp...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)FRASER VALLEY AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 28, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Fraser Valley Area Office, effective date to be determined. The term of the assignment is up to 5 months or return of incumbent.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration ...
March 27, 2023
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary) NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT - BC General Employe...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 27, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Negotiations Department for up to 6 months or return of incumbent. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES:
Negotiations: Working with bargaining units and bargaining councils to develop collective agreement p...
March 27, 2023
Administrative Assistant – West Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call) - BC...
BCGEU West Kootenay AREA OFFICE
EXTERNAL POSTING
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – West Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 (Training/Overload)/LEVEL 5 (Backfill) - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The B.C. General Employees Union is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and ...
March 27, 2023
Administrative Assistant – East Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call) - B...
BCGEU East Koootenay AREA OFFICE
EXTERNAL POSTING
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – East Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 (Training/Overload)/LEVEL 5 (Backfill) - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The B.C. General Employees Union is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in t...
March 23, 2023
Starlight Casino - Bargaining Continued Last Week, Additional Key Dates Sched...
To: To All BCGEU Members at Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited (Starlight Casino)Re: Bargaining Continued Last Week, Additional Key Dates Scheduled
Bargaining resumed the week of March 13th to 15th. We continued to negotiate monetary and some remaining non-monetary iteStarlms and managed to gain agreement on many issues. While we are apart on the monetary items, we are hopeful the employ...
March 21, 2023
L1701 - Elements Casino - Shop Steward Nominations - BC General Employees' Un...
Nominations are now open for four (4) shop steward positions at Elements Casino to join the existing shop steward, Deanne Terpenning.
The deadline for submission of nominations is: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by mail, fax, or email (details on attached nomination form).
Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, includin...
March 20, 2023
Hard Rock Casino - Ratification results- agreement ratified - BC General Empl...
The ratification results are in and out of 212 ballots cast, there were 184 votes in favour of the tentative agreement and 28 votes against. The agreement was ratified by 86.7%. The employer will work towards the $500 signing bonus and wage rates which are retroactive, other agreed to items will be implemented within 60 days. The signing bonus will be paid on April 28th and we are working on ge...
March 17, 2023
1703 Servomation - Ratification vote results - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that the tentative agreement has now been ratified by a vote of 82% in favour.Thank you to all those that came out to vote and thank you to the bargaining committee for stepping up to negotiate this round of bargaining. The parties will now work to finalize the renewed collective agreement document for distribution. In the meantime, members may r...
March 13, 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office - BC General Employees' U...
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office GRADE: LEVEL 5 - MoveUP AGREEMENT An Administrative Assistant is required to provide administrative support to the staff representatives in the North Island Area Office. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will perform Level 5 duties as assigned. Duties will include processing a variety of documents on ...
March 11, 2023
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union’s analysis - BC General Empl...
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union's analysis Each year the B.C. government releases a budget that outlines their priorities for the coming years. These budgets have significant impacts on BCGEU members, both at work and as residents of our province. Our union pays careful attention to government's priorities and has prepared an in-depth analysis of the key points for BCGEU member...
March 10, 2023
Hard Rock Casino Ratification Meetings Scheduled - BC General Employees' Unio...
As we announced this week, we have reached a tentative agreement with the employer and we look forward to sharing the details with you. The next step is for the bargaining committee to meet with you at ratification meetings to review the ratification document and answer all your questions before you cast a vote.
Ratification MeetingsWe have scheduled a series of meetings where you can get your ...
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