NEWS & UPDATES
November 14, 2025
Victoria Cool Aid Society - We need your input - Shift Crossover Survey! - BC...
Please fill out a survey on shift crossover by Nov 24th.
Our Union and your Employer held our first check-in meeting following up on the section 54 process. One of the biggest issues discussed was the topic of shift crossover for Mental Health Workers in Housing and Shelters. During the labour adjustment planning process, it should be noted that on our last survey 84% of workers were in favor o...
November 13, 2025
BCGEU public service members ratify tentative agreement - BC General Employee...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2025
BURNABY, B.C. – BCGEU members of the public service have voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement reached between the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the provincial government's Public Service Agency (PSA). Of all public service members, 79% took part in the vote, and 89.3% of those who voted supported (ratified) the tentative agreem...
November 13, 2025
PS members - Tentative Agreement Ratified – Thank you for your strength and s...
Dear members of the public service,We are pleased to share that BCGEU members have voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement reached with the provincial government. This vote marks the conclusion of a long and challenging round of bargaining, one defined by your strength, unity, and unwavering commitment to fairness.
Of all public service members, 79% took part in the vote, and 89.3...
November 10, 2025
CSSBA members - Good news! The Wage Enhancement for Early Childhood Educators...
The Wage Enhancement for Early Childhood Educators is extending!
In May 2024, we announced a key step in improving the compensation for early childhood educators. Your union negotiated a one-time funding plan into the Community Social Services Bargaining Agreement (CSSBA) to address the fact that you were excluded from the government's Early Childhood Educator (ECEs) Wage Enhancement initiative...
November 10, 2025
All members at Lift Community Services of qathet Society - Strike vote opens ...
NOTICE OF POLL Please note: This strike authorization vote is for Community Bargaining Association (CBA) members only. If you're a nurse or clinician at this worksite, please disregard this email. You've become part of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) at a crucial time in our fight for fairness and respect in community health. Since March, the CBA Bargaining Committee has been meeti...
November 07, 2025
BCGEU Demands BC Wildfire Service act immediately to protect wildland firefig...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2025
BCGEU demands BC Wildfire Service act immediately to protect wildland firefighters
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is calling on the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) to take immediate and meaningful action to protect wildland firefighters following yesterday's significant administrative penalty issued by ...
November 07, 2025
BCGEU public service members begin vote on tentative agreement - BC General E...
Media Advisory:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 7, 2025BURNABY, B.C. – BCGEU members of the public service began voting yesterday on the tentative agreement reached between the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the provincial government's Public Service Agency (PSA). Voting will be done online via Simply Voting and will take place between November 6 and 13.BCGEU president Paul Finch says t...
November 07, 2025
All Local 301 BCGEU Members at V.I.T.A.L.S. - It’s time to nominate your Ste...
To: All Local 301 BCGEU Members at V.I.T.A.L.S.
Re: It's time to nominate your Stewards!
Nominations are now open for two (2) additional shop stewards for the remainder of the 2024-2027 term in Local 301 at V.I.T.A.L.S. joining Ash Vomacka and Merissa Mangialaio (currently on leave).The deadline for submission of nominations is:
Friday, November 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Click here for the nomina...
November 07, 2025
All Local 301 BCGEU Members at Thompson Community Services - It’s time to no...
To: All Local 301 BCGEU Members at Thompson Community Services
Re: It's time to nominate your Stewards!
Nominations are now open for five (5) additional shop stewards for the remainder of the 2024-2027 term in Local 301 at Thompson Community Services joining Heather Gilker.
The deadline for submission of nominations is:
Friday, November 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Click here for the nomination fo...
November 05, 2025
2026 CLC Winter School registration is now open for applications! - BC Genera...
2026 CLC Winter School registration is now open for applications! Every year, union members from across British Columbia gather at the Canadian Labour Congress's Winter School to build a stronger labour movement through a number of engaging workshops and courses. All BCGEU members interested in learning more about the labour movement and our union can apply to attend! The 2026 Winter School wil...
November 04, 2025
U-Hill Kinderclub - Bargaining Committee Nominations – Three (3) Positions - ...
Nominations are now open for three (3) Bargaining Committee Members.
Your collective agreement expires on December 31, 2025, and your Union is preparing for the upcoming round of bargaining, but we need your help and participation!
The first step in the process is to elect your bargaining committee consisting of three (3) members, one being the Chair of the committee. Your Bargaining Committee ...
November 04, 2025
Local 301 Members - We’re Coming to Your Workplace! – Week 2 Site Visit Sched...
We're Coming to Your Workplace! – Week 2 Site Visit Schedule
We're providing our updated schedule for the final week of our work site visits for 2025. The purpose of these visits is to ensure members stay up to date with our union and provide members with some treats!
We will be there to answer questions and make sure that you understand your rights and to help you with:
Signing your membersh...
November 03, 2025
PS members - Component Agreements Now Available Online - BC General Employees...
Component Agreements Now Available Online
Good afternoon public service members,
We're pleased to share that all Component Agreements from this round of bargaining are now available on our website.
Members can now review the full text of their component-specific language, including updated provisions, clarified language, and improvements secured through bargaining.
Access to the individual ...
November 03, 2025
Our Place Society - It’s time to nominate your Stewards! - BC General Employe...
Nominations are now open for four (4) additional shop stewards for the remainder of the 2024-2027 term in Local 301 at Our Place Society joining Heather Furneaux, Jordan Shaw, Cam Harper and Selena Henderson (on leave).
The deadline for submission of nominations is:
Monday, November 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Click here for the nomination form.
Please email your completed nominations to area01.vict...
November 03, 2025
All Local 301 BCGEU Members at Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victor...
Nominations are now open for two (2) additional shop stewards for the remainder of the 2024-2027 term in Local 301 at Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria joining Abee Armstrong and Rachel Klopp.
The deadline for submission of nominations is:
Monday, November 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Click here for the nomination form.
Please email your completed nominations to [email protected]...
October 31, 2025
All Local 310 Members - SURVEY - Your Voice Matters: Help Shape a Better Wor...
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: Local 310
TO: All Local 310 Members
RE: SURVEY - Your Voice Matters: Help Shape a Better Workplace!
Your 310 Local Executive is interested in your feedback.We are asking all Local 310 members to please complete the following survey to assist the Local Executive in their planning of the upcoming year.Please complete the survey by midnight on Novemb...
October 30, 2025
Public Service members - Your Tentative Agreement: What It Means and What Com...
Your Tentative Agreement: What It Means and What Comes Next
The ratification process is officially underway - and BCGEU President and Public Service Bargaining Committee Chair Paul Finch has an important video message for you. In it, he reflects on the mediation process that got us here, what this tentative agreement means for members and key highlights of the agreement, and what comes next in ...
October 29, 2025
All BCGEU Members at Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group - Fernwood Bargain...
Hi everyone! I wanted to introduce you to the newest member of our bargaining committee! Rebecca Ford has joined us at the bargaining table and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and previous union experience from Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is an Events Host who works at the front desk. Rebecca also volunteers with Good Food Box, Community Dinner, and Fernfest! Rebecca, Sage, and I are worki...
October 28, 2025
L310 - Local Executive Member at Large - Young Worker Nomination Results - BC...
To: All BCGEU Local 310 MembersRe: Local Executive Member at Large - Young Worker Nomination Results Nominations have now closed for the Member at Large - Young Worker.Congratulations to Allen Fine who was acclaimed as your Local 310 Member at Large – Young Worker!Allen joins your current Local 310 Executive Members:
Chair: Bessy Solaman
1st Vice Chair: Christina Schindel
2nd Vice Chair: Gio P ...
October 27, 2025
All BCGEU Members at UBC Child Care Services - Bargaining Committee Elected a...
To: All BCGEU Members at UBC Child Care Services
Re: Bargaining Committee Elected and Questionnaire
I am pleased to advise that the following members have been elected/acclaimed to the bargaining committee:
Angela Chiasson
Alexandera (Ali) McCannell
Rachel Son
As the bargaining committee will be drafting bargaining proposals to present to the Employer at the bargaining table, we need your i...
October 26, 2025
BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Provincial Government After Eight Week...
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2025
BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Provincial Government After Eight Weeks of Job Action
BURNABY, B.C. – The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) has reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government, bringing an end to a historic strike that involved more than 25,000 public service workers and eight weeks of job action acros...
October 26, 2025
Tentative agreement reached thanks to your solidarity - BC General Employees'...
Tentative agreement reached thanks to your solidarity
After nine months of negotiations and eight weeks on strike, your bargaining committee has reached a tentative agreement with your employer – the BC Public Service Agency (PSA). The next step is ratification: all 34,000 members of the public service will now have the opportunity to review and vote on the agreement.
The tentative agreement ...
October 26, 2025
PEA Reaches Return to Work Agreement – All BCGEU Picket Lines Standing Down -...
PEA Reaches Return to Work Agreement – All BCGEU Picket Lines Standing Down
We're pleased to share that the Professional Employees Association (PEA) has reached a return to work agreement with the provincial government.
With this development, all BCGEU picket lines will now come down across the province. Zone and picket captains have been provided with instructions to ensure an orderly and coo...
October 24, 2025
You’re Officially in the Community Bargaining Association - BC General Employ...
Important Update & Action Required
Transferring into the CBA
Since your employers moved into the health sector this summer, many of you have been asking what collective agreement you would eventually join. We can now confirm that as of July 10, 2024, you are appended to the Community Bargaining Association agreement (CBA).
We know you didn't expect to join a new contract this early, and thi...
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