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February 18, 2026
Media Release: BCGEU Opposes Elimination of Independent Merit Commissioner - ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026
BCGEU Opposes Elimination of Independent Merit Commissioner
The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is raising serious concerns about legislation introduced in yesterday’s provincial budget that would abolish the independent Office of the Merit Commissioner and transfer its responsibilities to the BC Public Service Agency (PSA).
The union, which repre...
February 17, 2026
BC’s ‘stability budget’ continues cuts to the public sector - BC General Empl...
BC's 'stability budget' continues cuts to the public sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2026 VICTORIA, B.C. Today, B.C. Budget 2026/27 was released. While the government is calling this budget a stabilizing budget that preserves public services, the reality is that the failure to make the necessary changes to revenue and invest in these public services will amount to cuts to how public s...
February 17, 2026
Provincial Budget 2026 /27 – What's in Store - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Provincial Budget 2026 /27 – What's in Store
Dear BCGEU member,
The B.C. government tabled its annual budget today. A team of BCGEU staff and I attended the budget lockup to analyze its contents and advocate for our union's key priorities.
Faced with a mounting structural deficit, government has tabled what they are calling a "stabilizing" budget. While this budget does not dramatically reduce ...
February 17, 2026
All BCGEU members - A Budget for Working Families — Not a Budget Built on Cut...
The 2026/27 B.C. Budget is a test.
It's a test of whether this government will lead during a storm with calm, responsible governance - or pass the cost of economic uncertainty onto working families.
Let's be clear: the deficit must be addressed responsibly, but the path forward cannot come at the expense of the public services and workers that keep British Columbia running.
Working people di...
February 12, 2026
Technical Safety BC - Lawren Nemeth - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Bargaining Update – February 12
Thank you to those who attended the meeting last night. This update is to help bring clarity to those that were unable to attend.
Following the employer's recent update, we want to provide clear and accurate context about where bargaining currently stands.
Mediation concluded without agreement. At mediation, the employer presented what they described as a final o...
February 12, 2026
All BCGEU members - In Memory of Our Colleague: Honouring a Life Lost in the ...
It is with sadness that we share an update from the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting. We are grieving the profound loss of one of our union members, Shannda Aviugana-Durand, whose life was taken in this terrible event. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, coworkers, and all those whose lives she touched. Out of respect for her family, we will share further informatio...
February 11, 2026
Solidarity and Support for Tumbler Ridge - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Dear members,
On behalf of the BCGEU, we are heartbroken by the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. We are grieving the profound loss of life, and our thoughts are with the victims, their families, students, educators, first responders, and everyone impacted by this devastating event. We are connecting to members and employers in the community and will provide more updates as we are able. We wan...
February 11, 2026
All BCGEU members in Area 10 - Standing Together After the Tumbler Ridge Scho...
This morning, our community is devasted by the news of the shooting at Tumbler Ridge High School. We are heartbroken by this act of violence and extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, students, educators, first responders, and everyone impacted. To those of you who were working and who were first responders, we recognize the courage, care, and professionalism you showed ...
February 08, 2026
Technical Safety BC - Next Step – Mediation - BC General Employees' Union (BC...
Next Step – Mediation
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer on January 5 and 6 at BCGEU Headquarters in Burnaby. The discussions were productive, and progress was made on a number of outstanding items. However, the parties were not able to reach a final agreement on several key issues, including wages, the length of the agreement, and language related to artificial intelligence (AI) a...
February 04, 2026
Techinical Safety BC - Feb 4, 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The parties met with the assistance of a mediator but were unable to reach an agreement on the remaining issues. While some meaningful progress was made, some key matters remain unresolved. As a result, the bargaining committee will be reviewing next steps and will provide members with further information as it becomes available. TSBC is seeking to negotiate essential service designation which ...
February 03, 2026
Public Service members - What you need to know about ongoing “efficiency revi...
What you need to know about ongoing "efficiency reviews" and workforce changes
Over the past year, the employer has been carrying out what it calls "expenditure management and efficiency reviews" across the BC Public Service. These reviews have real impacts for workers, including hiring freezes, restructuring, and changes to how work is organized.
Earlier today, Shannon Salter, Head of the BC ...
January 30, 2026
Black History Month 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Black History Month in B.C.: Events, Film & Ways to Engage
February is Black History Month, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of its recognition in Canada. It’s a time to honour the histories, cultures, leadership, and ongoing contributions of Black communities — and to continue the work toward equity and justice beyond a single month.This February, we encourage everyone to attend l...
January 27, 2026
Are you a Special Provincial Constable? - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Are you a Special Provincial Constable?
If you are a Special Provincial Constable (SPC), as designated under the British Columbia Police Act, we'd like to hear from you.
The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has responsibility for the investigation of incidents involving police or SPCs where serious harm or death has occurred. Right now, there are active discussions with your employer a...
January 26, 2026
Your Reflections on the Public Service Strike - BC General Employees' Union (...
Last year, you and your co-workers were part of one of the most significant strikes in our union's history, with more than 25,000 members on picket lines.
It's been decades since our union launched a strike on this scale, and with that came powerful successes and real challenges. There's a lot to learn both from what worked and from what didn't.
To help gather those lessons, more than 4,000 m...
January 23, 2026
All public service members (except C5) - Update on retroactive pay - BC Gene...
Update on Retroactive Pay
We have heard from an increasing number of members who have not yet received their retroactive pay. We share your frustration and want to provide a clear update.
Your bargaining committee has repeatedly raised this issue with the employer – the Public Service Agency (PSA) – and has sought concrete timelines for when outstanding retroactive payments will be completed...
January 21, 2026
C20 - Are you interested in getting involved in BCGEU committees? - BC Genera...
BCGEU is a democratic union with many entry points for members to participate in their union. Within the structure of the BCGEU, provincial executive committees are made up of members, elected leaders and staff to bring focus and capacity to areas of work.
Committees are established under the authority of Article 9.9 of the union's constitution and are advisory bodies designed to study, discuss...
January 19, 2026
Technical Safety BC - Strike Vote Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Strike Vote result: 90.8% in favour
The strike vote was tabulated on January 19, 2026. Please be advised the result of the vote was 90.8% in favour.
With a strong strike mandate, we intend to return to the bargaining table to engage in meaningful discussions with the employer in our upcoming mediation. Your show of support sends a strong message that the employer must do better if they wish to ...
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