NEWS & UPDATES
March 10, 2025
All BCGEU Local 1707 Members - Local Executive Election Results - BC General...
We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 1707 Executive:
Position
Successful Candidate
Chairperson
Gayle Furgala
First Vice Chairperson
David Schweigert
Second Vice Chairperson
vacant
Recording Secretary
vacant
Member at Large
vacant
Member at Large
vacant
Member at Large - Indigenous Worker
vacant
Member at Large - Equity Worker
vacant
Member...
March 07, 2025
Celebrate International Women’s Day - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Saturday, March 8th is International Women's Day, and this year's theme is #AccelerateAction.For well over a century, IWD has been a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day is also a call to action for all women, two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people to accelerate equality, dismantle barriers and challenge har...
March 07, 2025
North Peace Cultural Society - Nominations for Bargaining Committee - BC Gene...
**REVISED DEADLINE**
Nominations are now open for the following positions:
1 Bargaining Committee Chair
1 Bargaining Committee Member
As no nominations were received, the deadline has been extended and will be:
The deadline for nominations is: MARCH 24, 2025 at 5:00pm
If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for distri...
March 06, 2025
BCGEU and BC Budget 2025/26 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The B.C. government tabled its annual budget yesterday and, as you may know, this coincided with the announcement of U.S. tariffs-and Canadian counter-tariffs-being imposed. The U.S. tariff regime is designed to incentivize secondary and tertiary manufacturing, along with critical segments of our workforce, to move south of the border.
I attended the budget lock-up with a small team of our uni...
March 06, 2025
New poll: B.C. majority wants to see lab services out of American hands and u...
MEDIA RELEASE March 6, 2025 New poll: B.C. majority wants to see lab services out of American hands and under public control
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – A Research Co. poll has found that a majority of British Columbians support taking medical lab services such as LifeLabs out of American hands and placing them under public control instead.
This poll was commissioned by the B.C...
March 04, 2025
Media Advisory: BCGEU president available to comment on B.C. budget - BC Gene...
Media AdvisoryMarch 4, 2025BCGEU president available to comment on B.C. budget Following the release of the 2025/26 B.C. budget, B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch is available for comment and can speak to the impact this budget will have on workers and affordability.The BCGEU is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia with over 90,000 members in 5...
March 04, 2025
Alliance Facility Solutions, Inc. - Tentative Agreement Reached - BC General...
We are pleased to announce that after five additional days of negotiations with AFSI, we reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of Sunday morning. As you know, bargaining started in July 2024. After 30 days at the negotiating table, we have secured gains for our membership, and our committee looks forward to sharing those details with you. In the coming weeks, we will prepare a comple...
February 28, 2025
Vancity Credit Union & First Credit Union - Your Rights are Protected - BC Ge...
Dear Friends,You’ve all heard about the merger between Vancity and First Credit unions.This does not change your working conditions, and your collective agreement is still in place.BCGEU is the lead union representing credit union workers—we are well positioned to protect your interests no matter what happens in the sector.Your stewards will have the most up-to-date information during this proc...
February 27, 2025
Canadian Diabetes Association - Bargaining Committee Acclaimed & Next Steps -...
The Union is pleased to advise the following members have been acclaimed as your new bargaining committee representatives.
Franca Lattanzio – Bargaining Committee Member
Paul Tomczak – Bargaining Committee Member
In the coming weeks, your new bargaining committee will begin preparing for upcoming collective agreement negotiations with your Employer. We will keep you updated throughout the bar...
February 26, 2025
Media Release: BCGEU president to visit LifeLabs picket line in Victoria - BC...
MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 26, 2025 BCGEU president to visit LifeLabs picket line in VictoriaBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs have begun their second week of rotating picket lines at patient service centres throughout the province.Union spokespersons, including BCGEU president Paul Finch, will be availabl...
February 22, 2025
Media Release: BCGEU reiterates call for CLBC’s role to return to direct gove...
MEDIA RELEASE
February 21, 2025
BCGEU reiterates call for CLBC’s role to return to direct governmentRejects assertions that doing so would be a move backwards for individuals with disabilities
Burnaby (Coast Salish Territories) – Following recent concerns that bringing Community Living BC’s (CLBC) work back into direct government would move the province backwards, BCGEU members working at the a...
February 21, 2025
BCGEU Equity Practicum Program - Field Services - Applications Due March 12th...
Expression of InterestEquity Practicum Program(3 Temporary Postings) Field ServicesFebruary 2025
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. Union Workers Union (UWU) are committed to increasing the diversity of servicing staff employed by the BCGEU. Three (3) 12-month practicum positions are now available, specifically for BCGEU members who identify as Indigenous, Black, or People ...
February 19, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: LifeLabs picket line in Vancouver - BC General Employees' Uni...
MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 19, 2025LifeLabs picket line in VancouverBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs begin picket lines at various locations throughout the province on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Picket lines will subsequently rotate according to our essential services order.Union spokespersons will be available at ...
February 19, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: LifeLabs picket line in Victoria - BC General Employees' Unio...
MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 19, 2025LifeLabs picket line in VictoriaBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs begin picket lines at various locations throughout the province on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Picket lines will subsequently rotate according to our essential services order. BCGEU members will be picketing at the Ro...
February 18, 2025
Media Release: BCGEU reacts to BC throne speech 2025 - BC General Employees'...
MEDIA RELEASEFebruary 18, 2025BCGEU reacts to BC throne speech 2025 In response to the 2025 B.C. throne speech, B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch released the following statement:
A strong public sector is critical to a thriving economy. The BCGEU is encouraged by government’s commitment to strengthen B.C.’s economy by putting people first – and we will hold them to th...
February 18, 2025
Elections for Local 1701 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 1701.
The following positions have been acclaimed: Chairperson: Ryan Weldon Member at Large: Berek Christian The remaining Local Executive Positions are still vacant:
First Vice Chairperson
Second Vice Chairperson
Recording Secretary
Member at Large - Indigenous Worker
Member at Large - Equity Worker
Me...
February 18, 2025
Check out the new Bargaining 101 video - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Did you know that more than one third of the 34,000 members of the public service have worked for the public service for less than five years? That means that up to one third of our bargaining unit may have never gone through a round of bargaining before. To ensure that all members know and understand the bargaining process, your bargaining committee encourages you to check out this new video: ...
February 18, 2025
Media Advisory - BCGEU president available for comment on B.C. throne speech ...
Media advisory – February 18, 2025 BCGEU president available for comment on B.C. throne speech B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch will be attending the throne speech at the B.C. legislature today, and will be available for interviews following. The BCGEU is urging government to put workers first as it lays out its plan to deal with the evolving economic situation facing ...
February 14, 2025
All BCGEU Members at BC Housing Management Commission – Maintenance/Service (...
At the close of nominations, the following two members were nominated for one position of Bargaining Committee Chair and so an election is required:
Markiel Simpson - link to Markiel's bio
Doreen Aquino - link to Doreen's bio
The following members were nominated for the two positions of Bargaining Committee Member for BCHMC – Maintenance/Service Division:
Ricky Prasad
Doreen Aquino - link...
February 14, 2025
All BCGEU Members at BC Housing Management Commission –Administrative/Clerica...
At the close of nominations, the following three members were nominated for one position of Bargaining Committee Chair and so an election is required:
Lisa Gerstendorfer - link to Lisa's bio
Geoff Stedman - link to Geoff's bio
Dan Wood - link to Dan's bio
The following members were nominated for the three positions of Bargaining Committee Member:
Geoff Stedman - link to Geoff's bio
Dan Wo...
February 13, 2025
MEDIA RELEASE: LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice - BC General Empl...
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February 13, 2025
LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs have issued 72-hours' strike notice to their employer. This action follows months of negotiations and LifeLabs' refusal to bring wages and benefits in line with the cost of living, or to address p...
February 13, 2025
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU president available for comment re: public service hirin...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 13, 2025BCGEU president available for comment, public service hiring freezeBurnaby (Coast Salish Territories) - Today the provincial government of British Columbia announced it will freeze hiring any new public service employees due to the looming threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.Paul Finch, president of the BCGEU, is available for media interviews via phon...
February 11, 2025
In the wake of coroner’s inquest and scandal, BCGEU urges B.C. government to ...
MEDIA RELEASEFebruary 11, 2025In the wake of coroner’s inquest and scandal, BCGEU urges B.C. government to return CLBC back to direct government The BCGEU (BC General Employees’ Union) is calling on the provincial government to bring Community Living BC (CLBC) back into direct government. The recent coroner’s inquest and conflict of interest concerns at the agency demonstrates that the CLBC’s ...
February 10, 2025
Media Statement - BCGEU unsurprised by RCY report findings, calls for workloa...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2025 BCGEU unsurprised by RCY report findings, calls for workload management tool Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Members of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) are unsurprised by the report issued February 6, 2025, by British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth, and call for the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)...
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