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April 15, 2026
All members covered under the public service main agreement - Policy grieva...
Policy grievance filed on "laterally restricted" job competitions
Our union has filed a policy grievance challenging your employer's policy prioritizing lateral movement for job competitions.
On February 17, 2026, head of the BC Public Service Shannon Salter issued a message regarding a plan to reduce the size of B.C.'s broader public sector by "prioritizing lateral movement."
However, by ...
April 15, 2026
All BCWFS Members - Important Update: Wildfire – Bill M214 Firefighters’ Heal...
Important Update: Wildfire – Bill M214 Firefighters' Health Act
Hi everyone,
We want to provide a brief update on Bill M214, the Firefighters' Health Act, and what it could mean for workers across British Columbia.
Bill M214 is a private member's bill focused on improving health protections for firefighters, including stronger screening measures, earlier detection of occupational illness...
April 14, 2026
BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine ...
MEDIA RELEASE April 14, 2026
BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The BCGEU, representing the unionized workers at the Kootenay Lake ferries, has filed an unfair labour practice complaint at the Labour Relations Board (LRB). The BCGEU takes the position that Western Pacific Marine has refused to sign and imple...
April 14, 2026
The 10th anniversary of the toxic drug supply public health emergency - BC Ge...
This day arrives with profound heaviness as we reach 10 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in British Columbia. In that time, more than 19,000 lives have been lost, including BCGEU members and their loved ones. This loss is unbearable, and it continues every day.
Our union stands with everyone demanding dignity for all and access to high-quality, evidence...
April 10, 2026
Western Pacific Marine - We have filed an unfair labour practice complaint - ...
We have filed an unfair labour practice complaint
Last week, we shared an update with our engagement with your employer, Western Pacific Marine. Read the March 31st update here. Today, we filed an unfair labour practice complaint against your employer, Western Pacific Marine, at the BC Labour Relations Board. This means that we have notified the Labour Relations Board that your employer has re...
April 09, 2026
All members - How to acknowledge Day of Mourning on April 28 - BC General Emp...
How to acknowledge Day of Mourning on April 28
Dear Members,
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 ...
April 09, 2026
All members - Pride Season Announcement - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Pride Season Announcement
Dear Members,
The flowers are blooming and the weather is warming up, which means Pride season is approaching! As more communities and Pride Societies roll out their festival dates and event calendars, our union is on a mission to find out how members like you want to celebrate in 2026.
Let's reimagine Pride in the voice and vision of the 2SLGBTQIA+ workers who ...
April 07, 2026
TEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYST (AR2) - DEVELOPMENT & RECORDS - BC General Employe...
TEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYST (AR2)
DEVELOPMENT & RECORDS
JOB ID: T0430
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING
February 17, 2026
Reporting to the Director, Development & Records, the Business Analyst ensures continuity of business analysis capacity for the Development team while providing dedicated analysis support for BCGEU's mobile application initiative. The role works with stakeholders to tra...
April 07, 2026
Technical Safety BC - 24 hours left to vote! - BC General Employees' Union (B...
24 hours left to vote!
Have you already cast your ballot on the employer's Last Offer Vote? Polls are open until Tuesday, April 7th at 1 pm, so you still have 24 hours to vote!You should have received an email from the (LRB) via Simply Voting with instructions on how to vote. Please click here to read the Notice of Poll provided by the LRB. The email will contain:
An Elector ID and password
A ...
April 02, 2026
Technical Safety BC - The vote is now live! - BC General Employees' Union (BC...
Hello everyone, Today is the first day of the vote, and it's important that you take part. Over the past week, we've heard from many of you. This vote comes down to standing together and making sure we achieve this agreement the right way. The majority of the gains in this deal were initiated from our committee and we achieved them because of your support and we stayed united. We are at this ...
April 01, 2026
Public Service Policy Grievance Filed on Mandatory “Work Trials” - BC General...
Policy Grievance Filed on Mandatory "Work Trials"
Our union has filed a policy grievance challenging your employer's practice of requiring workers to complete mandatory "work trials" before they can access accommodation or exercise their rights under Article 13 of the collective agreement. Specifically, your employer – the Public Service Agency (PSA) – requires workers who are unable to perfor...
March 31, 2026
Update on our engagement with Western Pacific Marine - BC General Employees' ...
Update on our engagement with Western Pacific Marine
In 2025, your bargaining committee negotiated a very difficult round of talks with your employer, which included a job action that lasted months. You stood together with the goal of improving the ferry system by seeking competitive wages and addressing the recruitment and retention issues caused by poor staffing and low wages
The strike ...
March 31, 2026
Bargaining Update – Last Offer Vote: Why we are encouraging you to vote ‘no’!...
Bargaining Update – Last Offer Vote: Why we are encouraging you to vote ‘no’!
Hi everyone,
We want to keep you informed about the employer's application for a Last Offer Vote and what it means for you.
The dates for the vote are now set to take place between April 1st at 1 p.m. and April 7th at 1 p.m. The vote will take place through your personal email- you will receive an email from Simpl...
March 30, 2026
BCGEU Calls for Expanded Work-From-Home Options to Offset Rising Gas Costs - ...
BCGEU Calls for Expanded Work-From-Home Options to Offset Rising Gas Costs
Gas prices are hitting workers hard – and it's not sustainable. That's why our union is calling on the B.C. government to take immediate action to help ease this undue burden. Government can act right now with a simple and immediate solution to help relieve pressure on workers: where operationally possible, allow provin...
March 30, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU calls on Province to allow employees to work from home t...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2026
BCGEU calls on Province to allow employees to work from home to help combat fuel crisis
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) –
To help conserve fuel and save on the cost of gas, the BCGEU is calling on the provincial government to allow provincially regulated employees, where possible, to work from home full time.
BCGEU is joining the call by the Ca...
March 30, 2026
A threat to BCGEU jobs and government revenue - BC General Employees' Union (...
A threat to BCGEU jobs and government revenue
Dear member,
The B.C. government is quietly moving to privatize key parts of B.C.'s liquor distribution system – threatening BCGEU members in the sector and putting an important revenue stream at risk at a time when government is already making deep budget cuts.
The plan would allow B.C. producers to bypass the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) and ...
March 26, 2026
In sadness and Rage - April 14, 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The 14th of April 2026, marks 10 years since British Columbia declared a public health emergency due to increased drug poisoning. Since then, more than 18,000 people have died due to toxic substances. Please join us at the Victoria vigil, at the BC Legislature to remember the lives lost.
BCGEU encourages our members to attend the Doctors for Safer Drug Policy event and vigil. We stand in solida...
March 26, 2026
Technical Safety BC - Bargaining Update – Why is the Gas Safety Officer prop...
Bargaining Update – Why is the Gas Safety Officer proposal important?
We have heard from many of you that there is some confusion about why your bargaining committee is encouraging you to vote no to the current Last Offer Vote.
As we shared previously, the employer presented a last offer that included many gains that you have helped secure. However, there was one proposal- to cap the Gas Safet...
March 26, 2026
Technical Safety BC Bargaining Update – Last Offer Vote: What You Need to Kno...
Bargaining Update – Last Offer Vote: What You Need to KnowWe want to keep you informed about the employer's application for a Last Offer Vote and what it means for you. At this time, we do not yet have details on when voting will begin or when it will take place. We will share more information as it becomes available.There has been some confusion, so we want to provide clear information about h...
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