NEWS & UPDATES
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...
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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...
February 21, 2025
BCGEU Equity Practicum Program - Field Services - Applications Due March 12th...
Expression of InterestEquity Practicum Program(3 Temporary Postings) Field ServicesFebruary 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 ...
February 19, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: LifeLabs picket line in Vancouver - BC General Employees' Uni...
MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 19, 2025LifeLabs picket line in VancouverBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs begin picket lines at various locations throughout the province on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Picket lines will subsequently rotate according to our essential services order.Union spokespersons will be available at ...
February 19, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: LifeLabs picket line in Victoria - BC General Employees' Unio...
MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 19, 2025LifeLabs picket line in VictoriaBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs begin picket lines at various locations throughout the province on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Picket lines will subsequently rotate according to our essential services order. BCGEU members will be picketing at the Ro...
February 19, 2025
Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group - Health & Safety Representatives Neede...
Do you want to help make your workplace safer? Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group is seeking two (2) Occupational Health and Safety representatives and one (1) alternate for the worksite at 1240 Gladstone Ave. in Victoria. 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 (...
February 18, 2025
Media Release: BCGEU reacts to BC throne speech 2025 - BC General Employees'...
MEDIA RELEASEFebruary 18, 2025BCGEU reacts to BC throne speech 2025 In response to the 2025 B.C. throne speech, B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch released the following statement:
A strong public sector is critical to a thriving economy. The BCGEU is encouraged by government’s commitment to strengthen B.C.’s economy by putting people first – and we will hold them to th...
February 18, 2025
Check out the new Bargaining 101 video - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Did you know that more than one third of the 34,000 members of the public service have worked for the public service for less than five years? That means that up to one third of our bargaining unit may have never gone through a round of bargaining before. To ensure that all members know and understand the bargaining process, your bargaining committee encourages you to check out this new video: ...
February 18, 2025
Media Advisory - BCGEU president available for comment on B.C. throne speech ...
Media advisory – February 18, 2025 BCGEU president available for comment on B.C. throne speech B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch will be attending the throne speech at the B.C. legislature today, and will be available for interviews following. The BCGEU is urging government to put workers first as it lays out its plan to deal with the evolving economic situation facing ...
February 13, 2025
Local 301 General Meeting - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
COMPONENT: Component 3 - Community Social ServicesLOCAL: 301DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025TIME: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office or Zoom(Parking and building access: 588 Burnside Rd E.)Please join the local 301 executive for an in-person and online general meeting. Food and beverages will be available!For those who wish to attend via zoom, please use this link: Local 301 Gen...
February 13, 2025
MEDIA RELEASE: LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice - BC General Empl...
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February 13, 2025
LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at LifeLabs have issued 72-hours' strike notice to their employer. This action follows months of negotiations and LifeLabs' refusal to bring wages and benefits in line with the cost of living, or to address p...
February 13, 2025
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU president available for comment re: public service hirin...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 13, 2025BCGEU president available for comment, public service hiring freezeBurnaby (Coast Salish Territories) - Today the provincial government of British Columbia announced it will freeze hiring any new public service employees due to the looming threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.Paul Finch, president of the BCGEU, is available for media interviews via phon...
February 13, 2025
Child Care Workers in Component 3 - Apply today to attend this year’s ECEBC c...
Your component is sponsoring up to five ECE members working in childcare, to attend the May 8th -10th 2025 ECEBC Annual Conference in Richmond, B.C. The annual conference for early childhood educators of B.C. is a multi-day event that includes workshops, inspiring speakers, plenary sessions and activities to provide educators with an opportunity to expand their own knowledge and skill set as we...
February 11, 2025
In the wake of coroner’s inquest and scandal, BCGEU urges B.C. government to ...
MEDIA RELEASEFebruary 11, 2025In the wake of coroner’s inquest and scandal, BCGEU urges B.C. government to return CLBC back to direct government The BCGEU (BC General Employees’ Union) is calling on the provincial government to bring Community Living BC (CLBC) back into direct government. The recent coroner’s inquest and conflict of interest concerns at the agency demonstrates that the CLBC’s ...
February 10, 2025
Local 303 Members at Pooh Corner Day Care Centre Society - Bargaining Update ...
We are pleased to announce that your collective agreement was ratified by 66.7%.
This means that your new collective agreement is effective as of April 1, 2024. You will receive retro pay for any wages owing. Changes to your future wage rate and retro pay will be paid in the near future, your employer will have a better idea on the exact date.
The Employer and the Union will be working on pr...
February 10, 2025
Victoria Cool Aid Society - Housing and Shelter Schedule is Now Available on ...
We are pleased to announce that the schedule is back up. It is now available on Teams with all sites being available to view.
Our grievance won what we desired: the full schedule posted with every worksite included.
Please check to see if it works on your personal Teams and your worksite Teams account. If it is not working, you can email IT.
We are disappointed that the grievance took so ...
February 10, 2025
Media Statement - BCGEU unsurprised by RCY report findings, calls for workloa...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2025 BCGEU unsurprised by RCY report findings, calls for workload management tool Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Members of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) are unsurprised by the report issued February 6, 2025, by British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth, and call for the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)...
February 06, 2025
Are you one of our new member educators? - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
BCGEU is seeking members who are interested in becoming member educators.Member educators play a vital role in delivering our worker-centered union education programs and facilitating meaningful and inclusive learning experiences for our members. If you are interested in being considered for the role, please complete this Expression of Interest form by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17.Member educators co...
February 05, 2025
An important message for all employees of the Aboriginal Coalition to End Hom...
Being a union member means we have rights and protections as workers
Two of our co-workers recently sent a letter and email asking us all to sign a form to decertify the BC General Employees' Union as our representative in employment matters. The letters and emails contain some unfortunate misinformation. We need to set the record straight. Decertifying the union now will end our painstaking ...
February 04, 2025
Our Place Society: Pandora Community Centre - Scheduling change notice issued...
Your employer has issued a notice under Section 54 of the Labour Relations Code to notify the Union that they intend to make a schedule change at the 919 Pandora Community Centre.The Employer would like to change the schedule of Support Workers, Team Leads and Paramedics to a 12-hour shift model like in Housing and Shelters. This would result in employees working 36 hours a week instead of 37.5...
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