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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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May 08, 2026

Media Release: B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2026  B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout  BCGEU says expanding private liquor distribution puts hundreds of jobs and public service revenue at risk, bypasses a commitment to union consultation and weakens B.C.'s effective public distribution system     BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) i...

May 06, 2026

All BCGEU Members - Request Proposal: Logo Design for PE Indigenous Advisory...

Hello Members,  The BCGEU is inviting proposals from Indigenous members of the union, as well as their children and dependents, for the design of a logo for the Provincial Executive Indigenous Advisory Committee. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply to this email to confirm your interest.PurposeWe are seeking an original logo that reflects the relationship between the union a...

April 30, 2026

Members at Western Pacific Marine - You’re invited to an information session-...

You're invited to an information session- May 5th, 6:00 pm   Dear Members, We have heard from many of you about the concerns that you have about your employer, Western Pacific Marine, and their failure to implement the gains that you fought for in your new collective agreement.We are holding an information webinar on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:00 pm for you to hear more about our engagement with you...

April 28, 2026

All BCGEU members - Remembering lives lost and recommitting to safer workplac...

Every year on April 28, the Day of Mourning is recognized by people across Canada and around the world to remember those who have been injured, become ill or tragically died in needless workplace incidents. In 2025, 185 people in B.C. died due to work. This is the number of deaths reported to WorkSafeBC as of March 25, 2026. As of January 31, 2026, 138 of these were accepted claims for work-rel...

April 28, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day - BC General Emplo...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 28, 2026    BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day   BCGEU announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 members, coming just ahead of International Workers' Day (May Day), a global day recognizing the importance of worker solidarity and collective action. This rapid growth reflects a renewed momentum among workers across industries who are seeking stronger pr...

April 24, 2026

All members located in Victoria, BC - Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in ...

Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in Victoria, April 28 at 12pm    Next Tuesday, April 28, 2026, is the National Day of Mourning – a time to remember our co-workers who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work, and to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces.    As a BCGEU member residing in the Victoria area, you are encouraged to attend the in-pe...

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...