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April 04, 2025
Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal - BC General Employees' Uni...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2025Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Bringing together striking LifeLabs workers and the patients that rely on them, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Health Coalition will hold a joint rally in Burnaby, B.C. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, to support the fight for a fair deal. “LifeLabs work...
April 03, 2025
Day of Mourning 2025 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
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 tragedies.Here are a few ways you can acknowledge Day of Mourning on...
April 01, 2025
STOP America’s Leeches – Lower Mainland Lab Workers Need You - BC General Emp...
Are you tired of the long waits and wrap-around lines to get into LifeLabs? Are you worried about the Americanization of our healthcare system?These concerns are connected. By standing with our local LifeLabs members who are on strike in the Lower Mainland and communities across B.C., you're speaking out on both issues. Join them for a solidarity rally on Sunday, April 6, 12:00 pm (NOON) to 2:0...
April 01, 2025
Rapid Grievance Tribunal - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Rapid Grievance Tribunal
So far this round of bargaining, discussions have been focused on key non-monetary proposals. One of the most important to our committee is the Rapid Grievance Tribunal. Here's why:
ISSUE:
The length of time it takes to settle grievances is too long – especially for simple grievances like:
union leave denial
vacation denial
overtime bypasses
other, simple, str...
April 01, 2025
Save the Date: Strike Town Hall - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
To: All Vancity Members
We are in a fight for real financial security, in employment and in retirement. Anytime between now and June 17 we can action our strike vote, which could take multiple forms of job action. In concert with other tools, your strike mandate is a strong warning to the employer: if they cannot live up to their own stated values, we will escalate.
To discuss our escalat...
March 31, 2025
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility - We aspire to a world made in the image ...
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility
"We aspire to a world made in the image of everyday people"
Statement from BCGEU's Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou
Quality, universal healthcare; secure, affordable housing; respectful workplaces; jobs that pay the bills (without breaking our backs and spirits). What do all of these goals have in common?
They'r...
March 31, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU pleased with government appointment of Special Mediator...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BCGEU pleased with government appointment of Special Mediator in ferries disputeBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargaining committee representing workers at Western Pacific Marine (WPM) is pleased that the Ministry of Labour has assigned a Special Mediator to work with the two parties to reach a fair agreement in their l...
March 28, 2025
Local 1710 Union Meeting - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
COMPONENT: 17 – General ServicesLOCAL: 1710DATE: Monday, April 14, 2025TIME: 5:00 pmPLACE: BCGEU Peace River Area Office 10147 100th Avenue, Fort St. John or Via Zoom
AGENDA
Swearing in of new Executive
Component 17 updates
If attending via zoom:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://bcgeu.zoom.us/j/84116005478?pwd=BW4...
March 28, 2025
Media Release - Striking LifeLabs workers to hold rally for fair deal - BC Ge...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, March 28, 2025Striking LifeLabs workers to hold rally for fair dealLifeLabs workers on strike in Kamloops aren't just picketing for fair wages. They're fighting to stop the constant turnover of staff and long wait times at Patient Service Centres, and the negative impact this has on patient care."LifeLabs workers receive 4-16% below what others in their industry get...
March 26, 2025
American ownership of LifeLabs, have your say - BC General Employees' Union (...
Why is an American company sucking millions of public health dollars out of B.C.? Take action here: https://www.handsoffourhealthcare.ca
Did you know that BCGEU members working at LifeLabs are up against an American Fortune 500 company as they strike for a fair contract? After buying LifeLabs last summer for $1.3 billion, Quest Diagnostics now owns the lab testing services we all need to take ...
March 21, 2025
Vancity Bargaining Update - 21 March 2025 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
We spent yesterday strategizing our next steps and talked with the employer about a return to the bargaining table.
Unfortunately, despite that 70% of you voted YES in the strike vote, Vancity has refused to move from its December 10 offer. This is the same offer that was rejected by your overwhelming strike vote. It doesn't meet the mandate you gave us, and we can't accept it. Wellington tel...
March 21, 2025
BCGEU Files Complaint Against Western Pacific Marine for Bad Faith Bargaining...
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March 21, 2025
BCGEU Files Complaint Against Western Pacific Marine for Bad Faith Bargaining
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – After weeks of extensive bargaining in an attempt to reach a fair agreement, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is filing a formal complaint of bad faith bargaining against Western Pacific Marine (WPM) with the Labour Relations Boa...
March 21, 2025
Alliance Facility Solutions, Inc. Members - Collective Agreement Ratified by ...
The results from the vote are in, and our new collective agreement has been ratified with 82.9% in favour and an 84% voter turnout. All provisions of our new collective agreement are in effect immediately, and Wage Increases are retroactive. We are currently in talks with the employer to determine when the new rates will be applied to your paychecks. Please don't hesitate to reach to one of you...
March 20, 2025
Call for Bargaining Committee Nominations - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
We are calling for nominations to sit on the Bargaining Committee for the upcoming round of negotiations with your Employer. The current agreement expires on January 31, 2025. However, all rights continue while bargaining is ongoing; we anticipate Negotiations will begin in early summer. There are four (4) positions available. All bargaining unit employees can vote for all 4 positions. You may ...
March 18, 2025
Election Results for Bargaining Committee - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your Bargaining Committee has now been elected. Congratulations and thanks to those elected and to everyone who agreed to stand for nomination.
Your Bargaining Committee is:
Bargaining Committee Chair – Markiel Simpson
Bargaining Committee Member – Doreen Aquino
Bargaining Committee Member – Ricky Prasad
Bargaining Committee Alternate – Jeevn Atwal
Caucus meetings to d...
March 14, 2025
Vancity strike vote is now live - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
We sent several communications this week announcing that we're taking a strike vote. You can find those here:
Strike Vote Announced
Strike FAQ Launch
We have also set up a bargaining hub that will be updated in-between bulletins which you can find at this link.
Today, March 14, 2025, we sent out the strike ballot. You have until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, to vote.
If you did...
March 13, 2025
Vancity - Strike FAQ - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Our online strike vote opens tomorrow (March 14) at 8 am. To ensure that you have all the information you need to make an informed vote, your bargaining committee has launched an online bargaining hub that includes a helpful strike FAQ, including what to expect after the vote. As your questions roll in, we will continue to add to the FAQ so keep this link bookmarked!
Yesterday, the employer se...
March 13, 2025
Reminder: If sick, don’t attend BCGEU activities - BC General Employees' Unio...
Reminder: if you have flu-like symptoms, please do not visit BCGEU area offices or attend BCGEU related activities (including bargaining meetings, rallies, etc.) until your symptoms are gone.Symptoms may include cough, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, fever, sore throat, difficulty breathing, muscle aches and pain.Until your symptoms resolve, avoid close contact with others and stay home unless ...
March 13, 2025
REMINDER: Registration for the Activist Appreciation Banquet closes on Friday...
We are just extending a reminder that if you have not registered for this year's Activist Appreciation Banquet you have until Friday, March 14th at 5 pm to RSVP using the link below.
As a "Thank You" for your dedication and commitment to the membership of our Union, you and a guest are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Activist Appreciation Banquet. We hope you will take the opportunity to e...
March 12, 2025
All BCGEU Members at Atira Property Management Inc - APMI Union Meeting Notic...
You're invited to the upcoming Atira Property Management Inc (APMI) General Membership Union Meeting. We have important updates for you related to bargaining as well as your Union's Common Employer Application for APMI and Atira Women's Resource Society (AWRS). We also will be able to answer questions about the lay-off process for employees working at the buildings that are closing or transitio...
March 11, 2025
Western Pacific Marine pulls the rug out on BCGEU members and Kootenays commu...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 11, 2025Western Pacific Marine pulls the rug out on BCGEU members and Kootenays communityFerry operator slashes wage offers in latest bargaining session, below previous offersBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Following weeks of seemingly productive bargaining between Western Pacific Marine (WPM) and the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargainin...
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