COMPONENT 1 - CORRECTIONAL AND SHERIFF SERVICES
Component 1 includes members who work as Correctional Officers in provincial prisons and as Deputy Sheriffs for the B.C. Sheriff Services.
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May 30, 2025
Public Service Bargaining committee changes - BC General Employees' Union (BC...
New lead negotiator: We are pleased to welcome veteran negotiator Linsay Buss as the new Lead Negotiator for the Public Service Bargaining Committee. Linsay is widely regarded as one of the most skilled negotiators in the province, known for securing significant gains at the bargaining table.She brings a wealth of experience, having served on the public service bargaining committee for four rou...
May 23, 2025
Public Service Members - Being prepared for job action - BC General Employees...
Being prepared for job action
Bargaining update
In a new video update to members in the public service, Paul Finch, president of the BCGEU and chair of the Public Service Bargaining committee, discussed preparations for a potential strike vote and what to expect as we approach the upcoming bargaining dates in June. Watch the video here.
The economic situation across the country
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May 22, 2025
Local 104 Members - *Revised* Local Executive Election Results- BC General Em...
The local 104 election has now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated in the process and congratulations to the new executive. We are pleased to announce the following for the Local 104 Executive:
In solidarity,
Chad BlackeyStaff Representative
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UWU/MoveUP
May 16, 2025
Video update from Paul Finch - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
BCGEU President and PSBC Chair Paul Finch Shares Latest Bargaining Update
BCGEU President and Public Service Bargaining Committee Chair Paul Finch has released a new video breaking down the ongoing challenges at the bargaining table. The employer is refusing to move in any meaningful way on the issues you have told us are your priorities for bargaining-and they've said they won't be ready to be...
May 09, 2025
Local 104 Members - *Revised* Local Executive Election Results - BC General E...
The local 104 election has now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated in the process and congratulations to the new executive. We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 104 Executive.
Where no nomination is received for an office, nominations will be considered to remain open, but by-elections should not occur until all appeals are exhausted. During the t...
May 07, 2025
Bargaining update – slow going at the table - BC General Employees' Union (BC...
Dear BCGEU, Unfortunately, despite spending the last two weeks at the bargaining table with the PSA, we don’t have many substantive updates to share. To say the least, we’re disappointed at lack of progress from the employer’s side. In recent years, it’s become clear that our collective agreement needs significant structural changes in order to meet your needs – including addressin...
April 23, 2025
Administrative Professionals Day - From your PSBC - BC General Employees' Uni...
Special greetings and solidarity from the Public Service Bargaining Committee (PSBC) to recognize Administrative Professionals Day! BCGEU's Component 12 is the largest grouping of administrative professionals in our union and represents about 13,000 of the nearly 35,000-member strong BC Public Service bargaining unit. The PSBC continues to work on non-monetary proposals at the table includin...
April 17, 2025
Bargaining resumes on Tuesday - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
What’s Ahead in Bargaining? Paul Finch Breaks It Down
In a new video update, BCGEU president and chair of the Public Service Bargaining committee, Paul Finch, shares what members can expect as negotiations with your employer resume on Tuesday. He highlights how recent polling has given the bargaining team a clearer picture of members’ top priorities—especially in light of growing econom...
March 28, 2025
Paul Finch addresses some FAQ in new video - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
In a new video, Paul Finch, BCGEU President and Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee, gives an update on bargaining, and answers some commonly asked questions from members like you.
One question that many members have raised why we have taken a pause in contract negotiations. Paul outlines the many reasons for which there has been a break, such as the need to consult with members a...
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