NEWS & UPDATES
April 09, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU announces key step toward ending Kootenay Lake Ferry st...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 9, 2025BCGEU announces key step toward ending Kootenay Lake Ferry strike following special mediationBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – After days of intensive work in special mediation, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is pleased to announce a breakthrough aimed at resolving the ongoing Kootenay Lake Ferry strike. Both the union and Western...
April 07, 2025
Bargaining Committee Election Results - Local 301 Members at Fernwood Neighbo...
We are excited to announce that Maiya Beech and Sage Galatyne have been acclaimed as your bargaining committee members.
Congratulations to your new bargaining committee!
The Bargaining Committee will work with the assigned BCGEU Negotiator in negotiating your next collective agreement.
The role of the bargaining committee members includes:
Attending caucus meetings and developing bar...
April 04, 2025
Fernwood Community Resource Group Society - Your New Occupational Health & Sa...
Here are the OHS reps appointed by your elected union representatives to help you and your coworkers at «insert employer name» ensure a healthy and safe workplace.
Sage GalatyneEmma GrantMichelle Hetlay-Pfeiffer
Your OHS reps participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHS) committee meetings monthly with other workers and your employer as equals. These meetings are lega...
April 04, 2025
Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal - BC General Employees' Uni...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2025Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal 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 hold a joint rally in Burnaby, B.C. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, to support the fight for a fair deal. “LifeLabs work...
April 03, 2025
Sparc Association of BC - Bargaining Committee Nominations – Three (3) Positions
Friends,Your current collective agreement expired on March 31, 2025. A new bargaining committee is therefore required to represent members for negotiating the renewal collective agreement.Call for Nominations The 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...
April 03, 2025
Boys and Girls Club of Southern Vancouver Island Steward Election Results - B...
The stewards at Boys and Girls Club of Southern Vancouver Island are Abee Armstrong and Rachel Klopp. Stewards are representatives of our union at the worksite, and will help you and your coworkers solve problems at your workplace. They will receive ongoing training from the BCGEU to ensure they can advise and represent you when you are facing challenges with your employer. If you are required...
April 03, 2025
Day of Mourning 2025 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Every year, on April 28, BCGEU members across the province come together to honour and remember co-workers and family members who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work.It is critical that we all remember those workers and reiterate our commitment to fight for the living to prevent further tragedies.Here are a few ways you can acknowledge Day of Mourning on...
April 02, 2025
You’re Invited to our Worker Appreciation Party on Saturday April 5th! - BC G...
RSVP using this link:
http://events.bcgeu.ca/301_victoria_cool_aid_society_worker_appreciation_party
We all need to feel appreciated for what we do from time to time. Since the staff appreciation party was cancelled, your steward committee figured why not come together and appreciate each other!
Join us for a Worker Appreciation Party at our Victoria Area Office in our beautiful atrium...
April 01, 2025
Scheduling Change Discussions – We need your input! - BC General Employees' U...
Since your Employer has issued the Union with notice under section 54 of the BC Labour Relations Code, we must begin discussions to develop a Labour Adjustment Plan. Click here to find some background information on the s. 54 process.
Since this change will impact workers, we would like to hear directly from you! Please fill out the survey here.
The survey will close on Thursday, April 10th at ...
April 01, 2025
STOP America’s Leeches – Lower Mainland Lab Workers Need You - BC General Emp...
Are you tired of the long waits and wrap-around lines to get into LifeLabs? Are you worried about the Americanization of our healthcare system?These concerns are connected. By standing with our local LifeLabs members who are on strike in the Lower Mainland and communities across B.C., you're speaking out on both issues. Join them for a solidarity rally on Sunday, April 6, 12:00 pm (NOON) to 2:0...
April 01, 2025
Rapid Grievance Tribunal - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Rapid Grievance Tribunal
So far this round of bargaining, discussions have been focused on key non-monetary proposals. One of the most important to our committee is the Rapid Grievance Tribunal. Here's why:
ISSUE:
The length of time it takes to settle grievances is too long – especially for simple grievances like:
union leave denial
vacation denial
overtime bypasses
other, simple, str...
April 01, 2025
Additional Education and Training Funds Available for Community Social Servic...
GREAT NEWS! LAEF FUNDING WINDOW HAS BEEN EXTENDED! CSSEA and the Community Social Services Bargaining Association of Unions (CSSBA) are pleased to announce that the Community Social Services Labour Adjustment and Education Fund (LAEF) has extended the submission period to December 31, 2025 for applications for education and training funding. Details on the fund, eligibility criteria and applic...
March 31, 2025
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility - We aspire to a world made in the image ...
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility
"We aspire to a world made in the image of everyday people"
Statement from BCGEU's Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou
Quality, universal healthcare; secure, affordable housing; respectful workplaces; jobs that pay the bills (without breaking our backs and spirits). What do all of these goals have in common?
They'r...
March 31, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU pleased with government appointment of Special Mediator...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BCGEU pleased with government appointment of Special Mediator in ferries disputeBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargaining committee representing workers at Western Pacific Marine (WPM) is pleased that the Ministry of Labour has assigned a Special Mediator to work with the two parties to reach a fair agreement in their l...
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
Boys and Girls Club of South Vancouver Island (BGCSVI) Members - Classificati...
A lot of you have been asking for an update on classifications for all your jobs.
Currently here are the following job descriptions with the proposed classifications we received from your employer:
● Child & Youth Care Worker
● Child & Youth Care Worker/Support Worker
● On-Call Outdoor Maintenance Worker
● Registration Clerk & Office Coordinator
● Youth & Family Support Worker
●...
March 21, 2025
BCGEU Files Complaint Against Western Pacific Marine for Bad Faith Bargaining...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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 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...
© Copyright BCGEU 2026. All rights reserved.
BCGEU Privacy Policy
BCGEU Jobs