NEWS & UPDATES
May 08, 2025
Atira Women's Resource Society Meeting May 14 - Combining Vancouver Residenti...
If you work in residential programs in Vancouver – please come to our union meeting next week to provide your feedback on a request from your employer to combine relief pools #3 and #4 (aka merging the Vancouver residential relief pools) in our local issues agreement.
Member Meeting – AWRS Combining Vancouver Residential Relief PoolsTime: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:30 PMZoom: Join Zoom Meeti...
May 07, 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Fraser Valley Area Office (2 Positions) - BC Gener...
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Fraser Valley Area Office (2 Positions)
JOB ID: MU029
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
May 7, 2025
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant (2 positions) to join our Fraser Valley Area Office team. Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assistant will be provide administrative support across a variety of functions...
May 06, 2025
Steward Position Update - Victoria Cool Aid Society - BC General Employees' U...
We are pleased to announce that Joe Rauliuk has filled the 10th Steward position due to vacancy left by Haanieh Amiri's resignation. Kaelob Cormier has also withdrawn his name. Any future vacancies during the term will be filled by an interim election process.
Below are the election results (from November 2024) for the BCGEU's triennial Steward election for the 2024-2027 term:
1. P...
May 06, 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 BCGEU Scholarship Winners - BC General Employees'...
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2025 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
2025 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
Scholarships of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students were awarded to members and their families across the province with a total of $130,000 awarded in total.
Winners will be mailed a letter with instructions on how to claim their scholarship....
May 05, 2025
CLERK – MEMBERSHIP RECORDS (L3) - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
CLERK – MEMBERSHIP RECORDS (L3)
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
Job ID: MU028
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
May 5, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Development and Records, the Membership Records Clerk works as support to the Membership Records Staff Representatives and is responsible for updating and maintaining the union's member data under the direction of Staff Representat...
May 02, 2025
TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES' UNION
TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
JOB ID:MU027
May 2, 2025
POSITION: TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ORGANIZING
GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
WAGE RATE: $36.43- $39.67 per hourA temporary Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representativ...
April 28, 2025
BCGEU statement on Lapu Lapu Day tragedy - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The BCGEU extends its deepest condolences to the families and communities who lost loved ones during the mass casualty incident at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26, 2025. Our thoughts are with the Filipino-Canadian community in B.C. and all that are impacted by this devastating act of violence.
In times like these, it is important to come together. We extend our deepest gratitude...
April 28, 2025
Remembering lives lost, recommitting to safer workplaces - BC General Employe...
Remembering lives lost and recommitting to safer workplaces: A message on Day of Mourning 2025
Every year on April 28, the Day of Mourning is recognized by people across Canada and around the world to remember those who have been injured, become ill or tragically died in needless workplace incidents.
In 2024, 195 people in B.C. died due to work. The impact of these workers' deaths – of the ...
April 23, 2025
Local 301 Executive Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
We are pleased to announce the results of the elections for the Local 301 Executive:
Position
Candidates
Number of Votes for Candidate
Number of Ballots Spoiled
Successful Candidate
Chairperson
Kate Banky – acclaimed
Kate Banky
1st Vice Chairperson
Meghan Blackburn
Ash Vomacka
Monique Yuan
66
63
39
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-
-
Meghan Blackburn
2nd Vice Chairperson
...
April 23, 2025
Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Dear Members, Today is Administrative Professionals Day - a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of administrative professionals across the BCGEU. You are the organizers, communicators, and problem-solvers who keep everything running smoothly. Whether you're managing schedules, coordinating teams, or being the first point of contact for the public, your ...
April 17, 2025
Members in Area 03 and Area 04 - Labour History Seminar - BC General Employee...
Venue: BCGEU - 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 3W3 Date: Saturday May 3, 2025Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm The Area 03 and 04 Cross Component Committees are putting on a Labour history seminar presented by Mark Leier. What is May Day? Why is it celebrated by workers around the world, but largely ignored as a day of workers' protest in North America? What is its...
April 15, 2025
Local 307 Executive Elections - Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Further to the Local Executive Elections bulletin issued April 10, there was an acclamation missing for the position of Member at Large – Young Worker. Please see revised results below:
Since the announcement, two nominations have been received for the position of Member-at-Large (Equity):
Tahea MackAlyssa Fulkerson
Further to PE Policy D-8, nominations for this position will remain open for a...
April 15, 2025
Local 301 Members at Victoria Cool Aid Society - Important Update on Labour A...
Your Steward Committee and Staff Representative had a follow-up Labour Adjustment Planning meeting with members of the Employer's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on Monday, April 14th. These discussions are required under Section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code due to the employer's intention to end paid meal periods for all unionized workers.
At this meeting the Interim CEO and current Direc...
April 14, 2025
Recognition of the nine-year anniversary of the opioid crisis as a public hea...
On April 14, 2016, the BC Provincial Health Officer declared a public health emergency around the significant increase in opioid-related overdose deaths. Since that time, we have all been impacted as the lives of over 16,000 people have been lost in our province. We have also seen the nature of the crisis evolve into one of mass drug poisoning among an unregulated supply, while our workers cont...
April 14, 2025
Media Release - LifeLabs workers and patients to deliver message to governmen...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2025
LifeLabs workers and patients to deliver message to government at legislature
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Bringing together striking LifeLabs workers and the patients that rely on them, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Health Coalition will be marching to the B.C. Legislature on Wednesday to deliver a message from thousands...
April 14, 2025
Victoria Cool Aid Society - We are Coming to Your Workplace! - BC General Emp...
In the next two weeks your Staff Representative and Stewards are going to be doing some work site visits at Cool Aid to ensure members can ask questions and share their concerns and feedback over the proposed schedule changes.
We are inviting all workers to swing by during one of the visits listed below:
Tuesday, April 15thCrosstown from 11-1 pmMike Gidora Place (the rest of the Pandora Block a...
April 14, 2025
Bargaining your new collective agreement starts soon - BC General Employees' ...
We are gearing up to start negotiating your new collective agreement. Bargaining is set to begin mid-May, and right now, your bargaining committee is in preparation mode, busy creating the proposal package that reflects all unions' identified priorities.
A collective agreement is a written contract that sets out the terms and conditions of your employment and includes elements such as wages,...
April 11, 2025
Victoria Cool Aid Society - Update on Labour Adjustment Planning Discussions ...
Your Steward Committee and Staff Representative met with members of the Employer’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on Monday, April 7th, to begin formal Labour Adjustment Planning discussions under Section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code on the employer’s intention to end paid meal periods for all unionized workers. We presented our first counter proposal that we discussed with workers at our m...
April 10, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU urges government to make good on announcement, bring Li...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025BCGEU urges government to make good on announcement, bring LifeLabs into public systemBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds the provincial government's announcement today to move existing contracts away from U.S. suppliers in favour of supporting B.C. and Canadian businesses, but questions whether this al...
April 10, 2025
Victoria Cool Aid Society - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR VCAS Scheduling Change Survey – We need your input!
We are extending the deadline for all workers at Victoria Cool Aid Society to submit their survey responses! You know have until Friday, April 11th at 5 pm.
Why is this survey important? Since your Employer has issued the Union with notice under section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code, we must begin discussions to dev...
April 10, 2025
Garth Homer Society - Health & Safety Representatives Needed - BC General Emp...
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.
OHS reps are needed at Garth Homer Society. We are seeking one (1) representative at each of...
April 10, 2025
Local 303 Executive Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The Local 303 Election closed on April 9, 2025. Thank you to the candidates who submitted their nominations.
We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 303 Executive – congratulations!
Please join me in welcoming our new Local 303 Executive Third Vice Chair!
In solidarity,
Alix Born, Staff Representative
Download PDF of bulletin here
UWU/MoveUP
April 10, 2025
Local 307 Executive Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 307 Executive:
Pursuant to PE Policy D-8 "Conducting Local Elections":
7. Where no nomination is received for an office, nominations will be considered to remain open, but by-elections should not occur until all appeals are exhausted. During the three-year term, if a member in good standing submits a nomination for a vacant ...
April 10, 2025
Media Release - LifeLabs workers rally in Nanaimo for fair deal - BC General ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025LifeLabs workers rally in Nanaimo for fair deal BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – LifeLabs workers on strike in Nanaimo aren't just picketing for fair wages. They’re fighting to stop the constant turnover of staff at Patient Service Centres and the negative impact this has on patient care.
“LifeLabs workers receive 4-16 per cent below what others in ...
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