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COMPONENT 20 - ENVIRONMENT, TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONS

Component 20 includes members who work for the B.C. Government engaged in engineering support and inspectional duties at the technical level, as well as those charged with protecting and regulating natural resources or ensuring the quality of the environment.

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February 06, 2025

Are you one of our new member educators? - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

BCGEU is seeking members who are interested in becoming member educators.Member educators play a vital role in delivering our worker-centered union education programs and facilitating meaningful and inclusive learning experiences for our members. If you are interested in being considered for the role, please complete this Expression of Interest form by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17.Member educators co...

February 05, 2025

C14 Indigenous Services component members - You and the new BCGEU Component 1...

Friends,  Following recommendations from the Indigenous Sector Council, our Provincial Executive has decided to create a new component – Component 14 Indigenous Services. This new component includes employers that exist primarily to serve Indigenous populations. It does not include employers who serve Indigenous populations alongside other populations – for example, the Ministry of Children and...

February 05, 2025

Bargaining Chair Acclaimed - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

To: All BCGEU Members at Technical Safety BC Re: Bargaining Chair Acclaimed   Please be aware that Florin Moldovan has removed his name as a nominee for the Bargaining committee chairperson position therefore an election will not be required. Congratulations to Lawren Nemeth on being acclaimed for the position Bargaining Committee Chairperson. If you have received this email, we have your conta...

February 04, 2025

ORGANIZER (Temporary) ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING J...

ORGANIZER (Temporary) ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT   INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING JOB ID: UWU012 February 4, 2025   The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary organizer to work in the Organizing Department. Term of assignment is up to 6 months or return of incumbent. Effective date to be determined.   DUTIES:   Organizers will perform a wide range of duties associated with organizing in the p...

February 04, 2025

ORGANIZER (Temporary) ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING JOB ID...

ORGANIZER (Temporary) ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT   INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING JOB ID: UWU013 February 4, 2025   The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary organizer to work in the Organizing Department. Term of assignment is up to 18 months or return of incumbent. Effective date to be determined.   DUTIES:   Organizers will perform a wide range of duties associated with organizing in the ...

February 03, 2025

BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE - TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ORGANIZING -...

BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING JOB ID:MU018 February 3, 2025     POSITION: TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ORGANIZING   GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT   WAGE RATE: $35.72 - $38.51 per hour   A temporary Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in the Organizing department, loca...

January 31, 2025

Public Service Bargaining Update - Progress made on non-monetary issues as we...

The second week of public service bargaining has concluded in Burnaby. For updates about the progress of negotiations so far, check out this video update from Paul Finch, BCGEU president and chair of the Public Service Bargaining committee. In the video, Paul discusses bargaining strategy, and addresses key non-monetary items, in particular, the Public Service Job Evaluation...

January 31, 2025

Technical Safety BC - Bargaining Committee Electionss - BC General Employees'...

You will be receiving an email with your credentials to vote for your Bargaining Committee. There will be two consecutive elections - one for the Bargaining Committee Chairperson - and a subsequent one for the remaining two Bargaining Committee positions.   The Bargaining Committee Chair Position Election will start on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. and end Tuesday, February 11, 2025 a...

January 29, 2025

Members under the Public Service Main Agreement - Investing in public sector ...

We recognize that this morning’s email from Shannon Salter—referring to budget restraints, “reviewing reporting structures” and “considering opportunities for streamlining”—may have caused concern for quite a few members.  This is a time of uncertainty and struggle for many of us, and we want to assure you that our union is actively engaged in this matter. These economic forecasts will not impa...

January 29, 2025

Workers covered by the Public Service Main Agreement - Your next collective a...

Public service bargaining kicked off yesterday in Victoria, where our union met with your employer – B.C.’s Public Service Agency (PSA) – to exchange bargaining proposals. This round of bargaining is aimed at reaching a new collective agreement for you and more than 34,000 other public service workers employed in every community across the province. Our current collective agreement is set to ex...

January 29, 2025

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...

January 28, 2025

Video message from Paul Finch, chair of your bargaining committee - Component...

Today marks the end of the first week of public service bargaining. Please check out this important video message from BCGEU President and Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee Paul Finch. In the video, Paul provides an update from the bargaining table, explains where we are in the bargaining process, and elaborates on some of the key issues for members this round...

January 28, 2025

Alternative Education Sites Closure - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) supports the coalition of former and current students who are opposing the closure of Surrey Learning Centres, also known as alternative education sites. Learning centres provide a safe and supportive environment where students can meet their educational needs. These centres focus on building trust and creating a comfortable space, which is essential for...

January 27, 2025

Urgent Action Needed to Protect CVSE Worker’s Safety - BC General Employees' ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2025 Urgent Action Needed to Protect CVSE Worker’s Safety Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers are concerned that their safety is at a tipping point. These workers – members of the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) – ensure the safety of our roads and transportation systems by enforcing commercial...

January 27, 2025

Holocaust Remembrance Day - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Today, we join together as a union to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day stands as reminder of one of history's darkest chapters, when six million Jewish men, women, and children, along with millions of other innocent victims targeted because of their religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality or political ideology, were systematically murdered during the Holo...

January 22, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE - B.C. Public Service bargaining begins today - BC General Empl...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 21, 2025Negotiations to begin for collective agreements covering over 34,000 BCGEU members working in the public serviceBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. government’s Public Service Agency (PSA) will meet for the first time to exchange bargaining proposals on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Victoria. This...

January 21, 2025

Media Release - Solidarity Rally - Balfour Ferry Terminal - January 22 at 3:3...

MEDIA ADVISORY January 22, 2025 BALFOUR, B.C. (Ktunaxa, Syilx, Sinixt, and Kinbasket (Secwepemc) territories) - The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is holding a solidarity rally on January 22 at 3:30pm at the Balfour Ferry Terminal to support workers at Western Pacific Marine (WPM), who have been on strike for over two months.“Our members live and work in these communities and deeply care...

January 16, 2025

Media Release - BCGEU responds to ministers’ mandate letters: Investing in pu...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 16, 2025BCGEU responds to ministers' mandate letters: Investing in public sector workers is vital as economic uncertainty looms Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - In response to the release of the executive council's mandate letters, B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch released the following statement: We're encouraged to see the gover...

January 13, 2025

BC Energy Regulator - Nominations Open for BC Energy Regulator Bargaining Com...

Friends, Nominations are now open for the bargaining committee to negotiate a renewal collective agreement with your Employer. Your current collective agreement expires on June 30, 2025. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the Union Staff Representative and other elected leaders to help ensure members' voices are heard and interests are protected and advanced through the bargainin...

January 10, 2025

Members under the Public Service Main Agreement - Public Service Negotiations...

Next week, your Public Service Bargaining Committee will begin negotiations with our employer – B.C.’s Public Service Agency (PSA) – for the 20th public service main and component collective agreements. The current collective agreements expire on March 31, 2025.Under the Public Service Labour Relations Act, public service bargaining includes five component agreements which cover occupational sp...

January 08, 2025

Nominations open for Technical Safety BC bargaining committee - Deadline Jan....

Call for Nominations Nominations are now open for the bargaining committee to negotiate a renewal collective agreement with your Employer. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the Union Staff Negotiator and other elected leaders to help ensure members' voices are heard and interests are protected and advanced through the bargaining process. The bargaining committee will consist of ...

January 03, 2025

Media Release: Kootenay Ferries - job action expansion - BC General Employees...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Jan 3, 2025The BCGEU issued 24-hour strike notice for the cable ferries operated by Western Pacific Marine (WPM) at Glade and Harrop today, with job action set to begin on Monday, January 6th at 6:30am. BCGEU President, Paul Finch says "Ferry workers are committed to reaching a fair agreement that supports a sustainable ferry service. Unfortunately, Western Pacific ...

December 19, 2024

All Members at Technical Safety BC- Bargaining process to begin in the New Ye...

Please be aware Collective Bargaining with your employer will begin later in the New Year and preparations will begin in January. The first step will be a call for nominations for the bargaining committee; an election will be conducted should the number of nominees letting their name stand exceed the number of positions open. Keep an eye out for the bulletin. If you know a BCGEU member who didn...

December 13, 2024

Members under the Public Service Main Agreement - Update on temporary hiring ...

Dear BCGEU,I'm reaching out regarding the announcement of a temporary hiring freeze for external positions in the BC Public Service. Following the announcement, we have been engaging with the PSA to better understand the implications for BCGEU members. Key questions include whether existing vacancies will be filled, how auxiliaries might be affected, and if there are any changes to contracting ...