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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
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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...
November 13, 2024
Alliance Facility Solutions - Bargaining Update - Nov. 13, 2024 - BC General ...
Bargaining continued with your employer in Vancouver from November 5th to 8th. We continued discussing many non-monetary proposals. We will exchange monetary proposals during our next bargaining sessions in Kamloops, scheduled for December 10th to 13th.Talks will likely continue into the New Year. We appreciate your patience and support as we move the bargaining process forward. Stay InformedIn...
November 06, 2024
Servomation Inc - Your Collective Agreement Has Been Ratified - BC General Em...
We are pleased to announce that your new Collective Agreement has been ratified, with 93.11% voting in favour. Thank you to all who took the time to attend our Information Sessions, ask questions and vote on your agreement. Once the new Collective Agreement has been formatted and finalized, a copy will be available online. While the new collective agreement document is being prepared, members m...
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...
October 31, 2024
Vancity Savings Credit Union - Bargaining Update (October 31, 2024) - BC Gene...
Friends,Thank you to everyone who attended the October 29 Town Hall. What a wonderful turnout!For anyone who could not make it, here’s a recap of everything we discussed, including a bargaining update and the next steps we must all take to win a truly fair contract. We have now received the Employer’s response to our wage demands, jointly sponsored defined benefit pension proposal and health a...
October 29, 2024
Public service delegates set bargaining priorities at bargaining conference -...
Over 40 delegates from communities across the province, representing the 33,000 BCGEU members who work for the BC Public Service, gathered in Burnaby last Friday to discuss priorities and strategies for bargaining our next collective agreement early next year.
BCGEU president and Public Service Bargaining committee chair Paul Finch welcomed delegates to the Public Service Bargaining Conferenc...
October 25, 2024
Servomation Inc. - Ratification Document and Information Meeting - BC General...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative settlement! A Ratification Document is attached outlining all the proposed changes, for your information. Your bargaining committee is recommending acceptance of the offer.
A virtual Zoom information meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 30th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At this meeting, we will provide an ...
October 25, 2024
All BCGEU Members at Vancity Savings Credit Union - Vancity Bargaining Update...
Friends,We met with the Employer October 21 and 22. On October 21 we tabled the Union’s comprehensive proposal on general wage increases. Our wage demands are now being reviewed by the Employer.We are scheduled to meet again Monday, October 28th when the president of the BCGEU, Paul Finch, will speak to the importance of the Union’s proposal on a jointly sponsored defined benefit pension plan. ...
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