NEWS & UPDATES
March 17, 2025
Brant Villa Day Care Society - Bargaining Committee Nominations – Three (3) P...
We are now in full preparation for the upcoming round of collective bargaining as the collective agreement with your employer expires March 31, 2025.
The Union will need your help and your complete participation in the preparation for the bargaining process. The first step is to elect a Union Bargaining Committee which will negotiate the new collective agreement with the Employer's Bargaining C...
March 17, 2025
301 Wellspring Support - Grievance on Wage Increases Filed - BC General Emplo...
On February 28th, our Steward Chris Doberstein filed a grievance on behalf of all BCGEU members at Wellspring Support over the wage increases for 2024.
We will be following the grievance procedures as listed in Article 9 of your collective agreement – please refer to that if you are curious about the process. Click here for the link to the collective agreement
For the Wage Grid for 2024 – pleas...
March 14, 2025
Victoria Cool Aid Society Maintenance Department - Update on Monetary Benefit...
The parts of your collective agreement that deal with monetary issues came into effect as of October 27, 2024. Since then, we have reached an agreement with your employer to classify Maintenance Technicians at a Grid 12 and Supervisors/Coordinators at a Grid 14.
This means that if you receive a wage increase it should be reflected in your next paycheque. Any increases will be retroactive to Oct...
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
All BCGEU Local 304 Members - Elections for Local 304 Executive - BC General ...
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 304.
The following positions have been acclaimed:
3rd Vice Chairperson Equity – Shabina Jaha-Chaudhary
Recording Secretary – Andrea Voss
Member at Large Equity – Stanley Yogoro
Member at Large Indigenous – Jordan Donnelly
The BCGEU will be holding elections for the following Local 304 Executive posi...
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 11, 2025
EXCLUDED DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ES5) - TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS - BC...
EXCLUDED DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ES5)
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Job ID: EX006
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
March 7, 2025
Job Summary:
The IT Director provides strategic and operational leadership for BCGEU's Information Technology department. Reporting to the Cybersecurity Officer & Solutions Architect, this position oversees the IT Admin Team directly and manages the Associate Di...
March 11, 2025
EXCLUDED ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS (ES4) - COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTME...
EXCLUDED ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS (ES4)
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Job ID: EX005
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
March 7, 2025
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Communication, the Associate Director - Public Relations, will lead a team responsible for the day-to-day management of key areas within the communications department. In addition to overseeing these responsibilities,...
March 11, 2025
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ES4) - TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS DEPAR...
EXCLUDED ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ES4)
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS DEPARTMENT
Job ID: EX007
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
March 7, 2025
Job Summary:
The Associate Director, IT is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of BCGEU's IT Support Team. Reporting directly to the Director, IT, this role ensures the delivery of effective, reliable, and secure technical support services to ...
March 11, 2025
EXCLUDED DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS (ES5) - COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT - BC Ge...
EXCLUDED DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS (ES5)
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Job ID: EX004
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
March 7, 2025
Job Summary:
Reporting to the assigned Executive Director, the Director of Communications functions as a member of the senior staff team of the union. They are responsible for overseeing the communications department, managing servicing and support staff, and implemen...
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 06, 2025
REVISED Local 301 Election Announcement - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
** REVISED **
We are sending out a revised election announcement as a candidate has accepted their nomination for Member-at-Large
To: All BCGEU Local 301 Members
Re: REVISED - Elections for Local 301 Executive
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 301. The following position has been acclaimed: Chairperson: Kate Banky
The following po...
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
Elections for Local 301 Executive - March 2025 - BC General Employees' Union ...
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form for an executive position on Local 301.
The following position has been acclaimed:
Chairperson: Kate Banky
The following position may be acclaimed depending on the outcome of the election:
Member at Large Young Worker: Ash Vomacka
The BCGEU will be holding elections for the remaining Local 301 Executive positions below starting on March 19,...
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 04, 2025
Sooke Family Resource Society - It’s time to nominate your Stewards! - BC Ge...
Nominations are now open for two (2) shop stewards in Local 301 at Sooke Family Resource Society.
The deadline for submission of nominations (click here for form) is:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Please email your completed nominations to [email protected] or fax to 250-384-8060.
BCGEU stewards are the backbone of our union. They are elected workplace leaders, and anyone at your worksite ...
March 03, 2025
Sparc Association of BC - Bargaining Committee Nominations – Three (3) Positi...
Friends,Your current collective agreement expires on March 31, 2025. A new bargaining committee is therefore required to represent members for negotiating the renewal collective agreement. Call for NominationsThe Union needs your help and participation in the preparations and bargaining process. The first step is to elect a union bargaining committee which will negotiate the new collective agre...
February 27, 2025
Our Place Society - Occupational Health & Safety Representatives Needed - BC ...
Do you want to help make your workplace safer?
Are you a good problem solver? Do you care about the health and safety of you and your coworkers?
We need you to step up and become an occupational health & safety (OHS) rep. No prior experience is necessary and training and support will be provided.
One (1) OHS rep is needed at each of the following worksites:
Muncey Place
919 Housing
Cale...
February 26, 2025
Media Release: BCGEU president to visit LifeLabs picket line in Victoria - BC...
MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 26, 2025 BCGEU president to visit LifeLabs picket line in VictoriaBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs have begun their second week of rotating picket lines at patient service centres throughout the province.Union spokespersons, including BCGEU president Paul Finch, will be availabl...
February 25, 2025
BCGEU Members at the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEHS)...
On the agenda:
Get the latest news from the bargaining table and our efforts to secure a first collective agreement
Meet Indigenous BCGEU Executive Vice-Presidents and workers from other Indigenous Services agencies
Learn about the benefits of union membership
Share your workplace health and safety concerns and learn about our occupational health and safety training, and the role of our H&...
February 22, 2025
Media Release: BCGEU reiterates call for CLBC’s role to return to direct gove...
MEDIA RELEASE
February 21, 2025
BCGEU reiterates call for CLBC’s role to return to direct governmentRejects assertions that doing so would be a move backwards for individuals with disabilities
Burnaby (Coast Salish Territories) – Following recent concerns that bringing Community Living BC’s (CLBC) work back into direct government would move the province backwards, BCGEU members working at the a...
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