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April 18, 2023
2023 Day of Mourning - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
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April 18, 2023
2023 National Union scholarships - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Did you know the BCGEU is a component of the National Union of Public and General Employees? The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is a family of 11 component and three affiliate unions. The BCGEU is a component of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE). Just like the BCGEU, our national union offers its own scholarships program. There are nine scholarsh...
April 18, 2023
BC Energy Regulator - Your collective agreement has been ratified - BC Genera...
We are please to announce that your new collective agreement has been ratified, with 88 per cent voting in favour. Thank you to all who took the time to attend our information session, ask questions and vote on your agreement. Year one wage increases and related retroactive pay adjustments are anticipated to be included on your May 12th paycheque, with other changes (JFMM increase, STIIP adjust...
April 17, 2023
Kiara Agnew-In Remembrance - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
On behalf of our union's 85,000 members, we would like to offer our most sincere condolences on the tragic death of one of our members, 23-year-old Kiara Agnew.
Kiara's life was cut short in a senseless act of violence while she was on vacation in Mexico last month to celebrate her upcoming birthday.
Kiara worked at Lakeview Credit Union in Dawson Creek and was a BCGEU member for just over a y...
April 11, 2023
BCGEU statement on the ongoing decampment of unhoused people on Vancouver’s D...
The City of Vancouver's ongoing forced, mass decampment of unhoused people in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) without alternative supportive housing in place is unnecessary and a violation of human rights. Since last week, Vancouver police and city staff have been actively dismantling tents, throwing out belongings and forcibly removing unhoused people from structures along Hastings Street in V...
April 05, 2023
"This is an important day” - shareholder vote at RBC a “turning point” for sy...
TORONTO and SASKATOON - April 5, 2023
"This is an important day" - shareholder vote at RBC a "turning point" for systemic racism in Canadian financial institutionsMore than 44% of RBC shareholders voted in favour of a proposal filed by SHARE on behalf of the Atkinson Foundation and the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU). The proposal asks Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to commission a third-part...
April 05, 2023
Rest in Peace Robert Keddie - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of former cross component treasurer and long time Local 311 executive Robert Keddie on April 1.
Keddie was very active in the B.C. labour movement and his connection with the BCGEU goes back decades. He was a member of local 203 and served on the Component 2 executive. Later, he served as the chair of 311 and on Component 3's executive as th...
April 04, 2023
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Mbrs (2975 Jutland Rd) - ...
Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy at 2975 Jutland Road.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is: April 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected]
Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from w...
April 03, 2023
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy at 525 Superior Street, V...
Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy at 525 Superior Street, Victoria.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
April 18, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] elected stewards are entitled to training at the union's expense, including paid le...
March 29, 2023
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal - BC General ...
March 29, 2023For immediate release
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal
BURNABY – The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) announced today that the 19,000 members of the community social services bargaining unit employed by the Community Social Services Employer's Association (CSSEA) voted 95 per cent to accept the tentative agreement. The B.C...
March 28, 2023
BC Energy Regulator Ratification Document - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
As announced in our last bulletin, a tentative agreement has been reached between the BCGEU and the BC Energy Regulator. Your bargaining committee is pleased to share the attached Ratification Document for your review.
Members are encouraged to attend an information session in BCER offices and virtually via Teams on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, starting at 1:30pm. Your Bargaining Committee will be o...
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