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December 06, 2025
Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against W...
Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Today, we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, to honour the 14 women murdered at Montreal's l'École Polytechnique on December 6th, 1989, and to acknowledge all those whose lives have been forever altered by gender-based violence. Gender-based violence remains an urgent and pe...
December 05, 2025
RESPONSE REQUESTED: Respect at Work Survey (closes Dec 9) - BC General Employ...
In 2022, we learned that 7 out of 10 workers surveyed have experienced harassment and violence on the job. Has anything changed since then?
Canada's unions are working to find out – and to ensure that every worker is safe and treated with the respect they deserve. Your voice can help us gather the facts to understand workers' experiences today and push for stronger protections
Take part in the...
December 01, 2025
Online learning module for community social services members - BC General Emp...
Dear members,
Earlier this year, we shared the news with you that a new online learning module, Building Respectful Relationships, is now available on the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) learning portal. Click here to learn more!Today, we have a new code to share with you so that you can register and complete this online learning module.The course covers various communi...
December 01, 2025
L301 - Call for Nominations – Local 301 Executive Positions - BC General Empl...
To: All BCGEU Local 301 Members
Re: Call for Nominations – Local 301 Executive Positions
Interim nominations are now open for the following vacancies on the Local 301 Executive for the remainder of the 2025-2028 term:
One (1) Recording Secretary
Two (2) Members-at-Large
One (1) Member-at-Large - Young Worker
One (1) Member-at-Large - Equity Worker
One (1) Member-at-Large – Indigenous Worker...
November 28, 2025
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - EQUITY PRACTICUM PROGRAM - BC General Employees' Uni...
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTEQUITY PRACTICUM PROGRAM(3 TEMPORARY POSTINGS)FIELD SERVICESNovember 2025
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. Union Workers Union (UWU) are committed to increasing the diversity of servicing staff employed by the BCGEU.
Three (3) 12-month practicum positions are now available, specifically for BCGEU members who identify as Indigenous, Black, or People ...
November 28, 2025
B.C. dairy milk testers on strike - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 2, 2025The following release was originally issued on November 28, 2025.
CORRECTION: B.C. dairy milk testers on strike
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Dairy milk testers, also known as dairy production technicians (DPTs), employed in British Columbia by nationwide dairy testing provider Lactanet have commenced job action as of November 25, 2025. The wo...
November 27, 2025
92.3% YES: Community health workers stand united for a better collective agre...
92.3% YES: Community health workers stand united for a better collective agreement
Dear BCGEU,
The results are in: 92.3% of members who cast a ballot in the CBA strike vote said YES to authorize strike action, if necessary, to achieve meaningful improvements to our collective agreement.
This is more than a vote – it's a powerful statement. Your strong mandate sends a clear message to our empl...
November 27, 2025
Media Release : 92.3% vote ‘YES’: Community health w...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2025
92.3% vote 'YES': Community health workers authorize strike, urge HEABC back to the table The vote does not trigger an immediate strike; members are seeking progress on equal pay, fair scheduling, and fully funded benefits, and are ready to return to talks.
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories)– Members of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) ...
November 26, 2025
C3 Supportive Housing mbrs - An Exciting Addition to Our Bargaining Committee...
An Exciting Addition to Our Bargaining Committee
Hi BCGEU, 👋 We haven't properly introduced ourselves, and it's about time we did! We're the BCGEU members of the Community Bargaining Association's (CBA) negotiations team. Moving forward, we're the workers who will represent you at the bargaining table by amplifying your concerns and your interests to your bosses, so that the employer associati...
November 26, 2025
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Temporary Staff Rep Training Program - Field Service...
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTTEMPORARY STAFF REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING PROGRAMFIELD SERVICESNovember 26, 2025
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is committed to increasing opportunities for members to receive dedicated training and gain valuable experience working as a Staff Representative or Organizer through temporary assignments.
Successful candidates will be invited to participate in Staf...
November 25, 2025
BCGEU conservation officers help with aftermath of grizzly bear attack - BC G...
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November 25, 2025BCGEU conservation officers help with aftermath of grizzly bear attack
BURNABY, B.C. – In response to the recent grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, Sebastian Kallos, Vice-President of Component 20 (Environment, Technical and Operations) with the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU), is available for comment. Kallos released the following statement:
W...
November 24, 2025
All members at the supportive housing agencies appended to the CBA - ⏰ Dead...
⏰ Deadline to get credentials
Dear Members,
This morning you should have received an email with your ballot and voting credential in your personal email inbox from [email protected]. Can't find the email? Follow these steps:
Step 1: Check your spam/junk folder. The email with your voting credentials will come from [email protected].
Step 2: Reach out to the BCGEU strike vote sup...
November 20, 2025
BCGEU Honours Transgender Day of Remembrance - BC General Employees' Union (B...
A statement from BCGEU Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou
Any life shortened by transphobia deserves to be honored and memorialized. By the same token, all trans people who survive hate and violence - but shrink, hide, edit themselves or lower their expectations just to get by in an unjust world - deserve allyship. They deserve people who will stick ou...
November 19, 2025
All BCGEU members - A win for all workers and health care providers - BC Gene...
A win for all workers and health care providers
Last week, the provincial government made an important announcement that is good news for all workers and relief for health care providers.
Effective immediately, new employment standards regulations will limit when your employer can ask for a doctor's note for short-term illness. Employers in B.C. cannot require a sick note from a worker for the ...
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...
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