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March 13, 2026
BCGEU Members in Area 01 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The Victoria Transit Riders Union is having a free community event this Sunday to encourage greener communities. This is an opportunity to connect with shared ideas and community goals. There will be music, snacks, and talk about the need for fare free transit.
Date and Time
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location
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March 13, 2026
All BCGEU members - Apply now: NUPGE Scholarships 2026 - BC General Employees...
Apply now: NUPGE Scholarships 2026
Dear Members,
Applications are now open for the nine National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) scholarships of $2,500.
These scholarships are offered to a child or grandchild (including a foster child or foster grandchild) or a legal ward of a current or retired member of a NUPGE component or component affiliate. Because BCGEU is a member of N...
March 13, 2026
Technical Services BC Bargaining Update and Letter Delivery - BC General Empl...
Bargaining Update and Letter Delivery
Hi everyone,We met with the employer on March 11. While there has been some progress, no final agreement has been reached at this time.
As of March 12, the mediator has officially reported out of bargaining. This means there are no remaining procedural steps before a 72-hour strike notice could be issued, if required.
Also, on March 12, members of the b...
March 12, 2026
Local 2009 - Local Executive Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (...
We are pleased to announce the results of the Election for the vacant position of Member-at-Large on the Local 2009 Executive:
Position
Candidates
Total Votes Cast
Number of Votes for Candidate
Number of Ballots Spoiled
Successful Candidate
Member-at-Large
Ty Leonard
72, 1 Abstain
18
0
Member-at-Large
Kristen Murphy
72, 1 Abstain
11
0
Member-at-...
March 11, 2026
Public Service Members - Update on New Hiring Process - BC General Employees'...
Update on New Hiring Process
As you are aware, the head of the public service recently emailed public service workers about the new hiring process. Of particular concern are "laterally restricted competitions" which limit certain job postings to lateral transfers only, and do not provide opportunity for upward mobility.
Understandably, these changes have raised some questions and concerns for ...
March 10, 2026
Technical Safety BC - March 10, 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Update on Essential Services
Hi Everyone,If we need to take job action, both the union and the employer must follow direction from the provincial Minister of Labour to ensure certain essential services continue for the public.
To prepare for this, our Essential Services team met with the employer on February 17 and 20, and with a Labour Relations Board mediator on March 1 and 2.
We agreed on ...
March 06, 2026
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Gi...
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
On Sunday, March 8th, we recognize International Women's Day. This year's global theme, "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls", is a call to action. It reminds us that we must work together to demand rights and justice for women, girls and gender-diverse people.
According to the United Nations, women a...
March 03, 2026
BCGEU Responds to Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters - BC General Emp...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2026
BCGEU Responds to Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters
"Today's announcement is a welcome step forward for the more than 15,000 wildfire fighters covered under the Workers Compensation Act," said Paul Finch, president of the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU), which represents roughly 2,000 members in the wildfire service. "While we welcome this progr...
March 02, 2026
Technical Safety BC - Essential Services Update - BC General Employees' Union...
Essential Services Update
Hi everyone,
After several sessions with a mediator, we have agreed to the essential service plan and levels with our employer.
This does not mean we are going on strike, but we are ready to take any actions necessary to get a fair contract.
The employer has signaled that they are willing to come back to the table, and we are hoping for more flexibility from them a...
February 27, 2026
All members - Provincial Budget Analysis Report - BC General Employees' Union...
Provincial Budget Analysis Report
Dear members,
As you may know, the B.C. government tabled its annual budget last week. While this budget does not include the most severe cuts many had feared, it effectively cuts spending in important areas such as housing, childcare and the public sector.
The BCGEU Research Department has put together a budget analysis to help you understand what this budg...
February 26, 2026
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC - Bargaining Update - BC General Employees...
Your BCGEU bargaining committee is pleased to announce we have reached a tentative agreement with Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.We have attached a copy of the ratification document and will post a copy to the web.A Zoom information session will be held on Monday, March 9th at 7pm PST. Your bargaining committee and Negotiations Staff Representative will be available to review the agreement ...
February 25, 2026
BC Budget 2026/27: Securing B.C.’s future or slowly drifting towards austerit...
The B.C. government's 2026/27 budget, Securing B.C.'s Future, avoids the most severe austerity measures many feared-but it still raises serious concerns for public services and the workers who deliver them.
BCGEU's budget analysis finds that while the province is not facing an immediate fiscal crisis, the government's failure to meaningfully address long-standing revenue shortfalls and strateg...
February 25, 2026
Technical Services BC - Get involved in our bargaining campaign - BC General ...
Get involved in our bargaining campaign
Hi everyone,
Getting a deal is going to take all of us.
Winning a strong agreement doesn't just happen at the table, it happens when members are informed, visible, and ready to stand together. That's why we're expanding our bargaining campaign and starting strike preparation work now.
We're looking for members who want to get involved and play a role in...
February 25, 2026
Public Service members- Strike Pay and T4s - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Strike Pay and T4s
We have recently received questions from members asking about when they will be receiving a T4 for their strike pay. Strike pay is not considered taxable incomeby the Canada Revenue Agency and therefore it does not need to be reported as income on your tax return. That means you will not be issued a T4 for strike pay.We know that many members are still new to working in the p...
February 25, 2026
B.C. wildland firefighters press federal government for action during Parliam...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2026
Subject: B.C. wildland firefighters press federal government for action during Parliament Hill lobby day
Ottawa, Ont. (Traditional Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory) – B.C. wildland firefighters, members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU), were on Parliament Hill yesterday to meet with federal decision-makers and call for urgent action on key is...
February 24, 2026
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' ...
To: All BCGEU Members at Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
Re: Bargaining Update
We are pleased to advise you that a tentative agreement was reached with your employer today (Tuesday, February 24th). We will develop a ratification document for your review and schedule an information session shortly. Stay tuned for further information. Thank you for your support and patience throughout the barg...
February 24, 2026
Media Release: Tentative agreement reached: community health workers win impr...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 24, 2026
Tentative agreement reached: community health workers win improvements at the table
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Following months of negotiations the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) reached a tentative agreement with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC), covering more than 26,000 community health workers across ...
February 20, 2026
Technical Safety BC - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The TSBC Bargaining Hub Is Now Live
Hi everyone,
We've launched a new online space for this round of bargaining: the TSBC Bargaining Hub. It's where we'll be posting updates and important information as negotiations move forward.
You can find it here: https://www.bcgeu.ca/tsbcbargaining
What's on the site?
The Bargaining Hub will include:
Updates directly from your bargaining committee
An...
February 19, 2026
Technical Safety BC - February 19, 2026 19, 2026 - BC General Employees' Unio...
Members,
We want to share a brief update on bargaining and provide some general information in response to questions we have received about the upcoming strike vote.
As members are aware, the parties have not yet reached agreement on several outstanding items, including wages, the term of the collective agreement, and language related to artificial intelligence. At the Employer's request, the p...
February 19, 2026
Technical Safety BC - Feb 19, 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
If I'm asked to train a manager to do my job, can I refuse?
The employer sent an email on February 10 asking excluded employees to begin training and preparation for business continuity in the event of job action. Please inform someone from your bargaining committee if you are asked to train a manager, including the specific duties you were required to train, as this may affect the essential se...
February 18, 2026
BCGEU opposes government move to eliminate independent Merit Commissioner - B...
BCGEU opposes government move to eliminate independent Merit Commissioner The provincial government has introduced legislation to amend the Public Service Act that would abolish the independent Office of the Merit Commissioner and transfer its responsibilities to the BC Public Service Agency (PSA). The BCGEU strongly opposes this change. The union was not consulted prior to the introduction of ...
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