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March 28, 2025
Paul Finch addresses some FAQ in new video - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
In a new video, Paul Finch, BCGEU President and Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee, gives an update on bargaining, and answers some commonly asked questions from members like you.
One question that many members have raised why we have taken a pause in contract negotiations. Paul outlines the many reasons for which there has been a break, such as the need to consult with members a...
March 28, 2025
Media Release - Striking LifeLabs workers to hold rally for fair deal - BC Ge...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, March 28, 2025Striking LifeLabs workers to hold rally for fair dealLifeLabs workers on strike in Kamloops aren't just picketing for fair wages. They're fighting to stop the constant turnover of staff and long wait times at Patient Service Centres, and the negative impact this has on patient care."LifeLabs workers receive 4-16% below what others in their industry get...
March 26, 2025
American ownership of LifeLabs, have your say - BC General Employees' Union (...
Why is an American company sucking millions of public health dollars out of B.C.? Take action here: https://www.handsoffourhealthcare.ca
Did you know that BCGEU members working at LifeLabs are up against an American Fortune 500 company as they strike for a fair contract? After buying LifeLabs last summer for $1.3 billion, Quest Diagnostics now owns the lab testing services we all need to take ...
March 21, 2025
BCGEU Files Complaint Against Western Pacific Marine for Bad Faith Bargaining...
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March 21, 2025
BCGEU Files Complaint Against Western Pacific Marine for Bad Faith Bargaining
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – After weeks of extensive bargaining in an attempt to reach a fair agreement, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is filing a formal complaint of bad faith bargaining against Western Pacific Marine (WPM) with the Labour Relations Boa...
March 21, 2025
March bargaining update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Bargaining dates confirmed for April
Your bargaining committee will be meeting with the employer on April 22-25 in Vancouver and again on April 28-30 in Victoria.
The focus of bargaining so far has been on non-monetary proposals – these are issues that don't have a direct monetary cost (check out past bulletins on your bargaining hub for more details on discussions so far). Monetary negotia...
March 21, 2025
Final Reminder! Bargaining Committee Nominations Close at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, ...
Dear friends,
This is a final reminder that the nominations for the BC Energy Regulator Bargaining Committee close at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
The bulletin announcing the nomination period and nomination form can be found here.
Completed nomination forms and candidate information sheets may be returned to by fax to Zoe Towle at 604‑294‑5092 or by email to [email protected]....
March 13, 2025
*Revised* Elections for Local 2004 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Due to an error with the last election polls, we are re-starting the election process. Anyone who had already voted in the previous election poll, will need to vote again. As such, everyone on the Local 2004 will be receiving a new electronic ballot.
The BCGEU will be holding elections for the remaining Local 2004 Executive positions below starting on Friday, March 14th, 2025, and closing on Su...
March 13, 2025
Reminder: If sick, don’t attend BCGEU activities - BC General Employees' Unio...
Reminder: if you have flu-like symptoms, please do not visit BCGEU area offices or attend BCGEU related activities (including bargaining meetings, rallies, etc.) until your symptoms are gone.Symptoms may include cough, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, fever, sore throat, difficulty breathing, muscle aches and pain.Until your symptoms resolve, avoid close contact with others and stay home unless ...
March 13, 2025
REMINDER: Registration for the Activist Appreciation Banquet closes on Friday...
We are just extending a reminder that if you have not registered for this year's Activist Appreciation Banquet you have until Friday, March 14th at 5 pm to RSVP using the link below.
As a "Thank You" for your dedication and commitment to the membership of our Union, you and a guest are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Activist Appreciation Banquet. We hope you will take the opportunity to e...
March 12, 2025
Elections for Local 2004 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 2004.
The following positions have been acclaimed:
Member at Large – Young Worker:
Charanjot Sidhu
Member at Large – Equity Worker:
Ash Singh
The BCGEU will be holding elections for the remaining Local 2004 Executive positions below starting on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, and closing on Saturday, ...
March 11, 2025
Western Pacific Marine pulls the rug out on BCGEU members and Kootenays commu...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 11, 2025Western Pacific Marine pulls the rug out on BCGEU members and Kootenays communityFerry operator slashes wage offers in latest bargaining session, below previous offersBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Following weeks of seemingly productive bargaining between Western Pacific Marine (WPM) and the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargainin...
March 07, 2025
Celebrate International Women’s Day - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Saturday, March 8th is International Women's Day, and this year's theme is #AccelerateAction.For well over a century, IWD has been a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day is also a call to action for all women, two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people to accelerate equality, dismantle barriers and challenge har...
March 07, 2025
BC Energy Regulator - Reminder - Bargaining Committee Nominations Close at 4:...
Dear Friends,
This is a reminder that the nominations for the BC Energy Regulator Bargaining Committee close at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. As of posting, the positions of Chair and Alternate Member remain open for nomination. Subsequently, nominee bios must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
The bulletin announcing the nomination period and nomination form can be fou...
March 06, 2025
BCGEU and BC Budget 2025/26 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The B.C. government tabled its annual budget yesterday and, as you may know, this coincided with the announcement of U.S. tariffs-and Canadian counter-tariffs-being imposed. The U.S. tariff regime is designed to incentivize secondary and tertiary manufacturing, along with critical segments of our workforce, to move south of the border.
I attended the budget lock-up with a small team of our uni...
March 06, 2025
New poll: B.C. majority wants to see lab services out of American hands and u...
MEDIA RELEASE March 6, 2025 New poll: B.C. majority wants to see lab services out of American hands and under public control
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – A Research Co. poll has found that a majority of British Columbians support taking medical lab services such as LifeLabs out of American hands and placing them under public control instead.
This poll was commissioned by the B.C...
March 04, 2025
Media Advisory: BCGEU president available to comment on B.C. budget - BC Gene...
Media AdvisoryMarch 4, 2025BCGEU president available to comment on B.C. budget Following the release of the 2025/26 B.C. budget, B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch is available for comment and can speak to the impact this budget will have on workers and affordability.The BCGEU is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia with over 90,000 members in 5...
March 03, 2025
Week 6 of bargaining wrapped - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The sixth week of public service bargaining concluded in Victoria on Friday. We reached agreement on the use of artificial intelligence and automated work, achieved language regarding our commitment to reconciliation, and continued work on the component agreements. The employer has refused to negotiate meaningful language changes on key issues such as reasonable parameters on telework and elect...
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