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September 16, 2025
Mining sector targeted as BCGEU strike escalates — union says fair deal neede...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 16, 2025Mining sector targeted as BCGEU strike escalates - union says fair deal needed to keep B.C.'s economy strongBURNABY, B.C. – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is escalating job action to include public service workers who support the province's mining sector. Today, members working at the Mineral Development Office and Mineral Titles Office in Vanco...
September 15, 2025
BCGEU reacts to provincial budget update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2025
Vancouver, B.C. – Statement from BCGEU President Paul Finch on the Provincial Budget Update
The provincial government's First Quarterly Report confirms what we've been saying all along: Investing in public service workers is critical for sustaining the services British Columbians rely on and to driving B.C.'s economy forward- in particular in our resour...
September 15, 2025
BCGEU to announce strike escalation to strategic sector - BC General Employee...
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2025
BCGEU to announce strike escalation to strategic sector
Victoria, B.C. – September 15, 2025 – BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president and public service bargaining committee chair Paul Finch, along with Melissa Moroz, Professional Employees Association (PEA) Executive Director and lead negotiator, will be available to media on Tues...
September 15, 2025
BCGEU President Paul Finch to comment on BC provincial budget 2025 - BC Gener...
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2025
BCGEU President Paul Finch to comment on BC provincial budget 2025 First Quarterly Report
BURNABY, B.C. – September 15, 2025 – BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president and public service bargaining committee chair Paul Finch will be available to media this afternoon to provide reaction to the provincial government's release of the 2...
September 12, 2025
BCGEU declares overtime ban at LDB warehouses as job action escalates - BC Ge...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2025
BCGEU declares overtime ban at LDB warehouses as job action escalates
BURNABY, B.C. – The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) has escalated strike action with the launch of an overtime ban covering more than 1,700 Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) workers as of this morning. This action increases the total number of public service workers engaged in job...
September 11, 2025
Bargaining Continues as Public Service Strike Escalates - BC General Employee...
Dear members covered by the CSSBA,
It's been a while since we've talked, but we want you to know that your bargaining committee is back at the negotiations table with the Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA) and continuing to make progress on non-monetary proposals.
Our goal remains the same: to raise pressing workplace concerns with the employers and win real solutions t...
September 11, 2025
BCGEU responds to Prime Minister’s B.C. resource projects announcement - BC G...
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September 11, 2025BCGEU responds to Prime Minister's B.C. resource projects announcementBURNABY, B.C. – Today, BCGEU President and Public Service Bargaining Committee Chair Paul Finch responded to Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement that he hopes to fast track two key B.C. resource projects:"Prime Minister Carney's announcement might promise new natural resource proj...
September 10, 2025
Area 10 Members - Meet & Greet Movie Night in Fort Nelson - BC General Employ...
To: All BCGEU members in Fort Nelson
Re: Meet & Greet Movie Night in Fort Nelson
Your Area 10 Cross Component Committee is sponsoring a movie night!
The kids are back to school, but school is out for us!
Dust off your leather jacket, put on some hairspray, and dress like it's the '80s. The Union is going retro!
A Family Friendly movie event, includes: 1 free small popcorn and 1 free ...
September 09, 2025
BCGEU escalates job action across British Columbia - BC General Employees' Un...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 9, 2025BCGEU escalates job action across British ColumbiaBURNABY, B.C. – The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) has escalated job action today, expanding picket lines to multiple new locations across the province.New picket line sites as of Tuesday, September 9:
Victoria: 976 Meares Street; and 617 Government Street
Nanaimo: 2080 & 2100 Labieux Road
Surre...
September 08, 2025
Fernwood NRG Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee - BC General Emplo...
Dear BCGEU Members at Fernwood NRG,
A nomination has been received for the ongoing vacancy on your bargaining committee. This means that nominations are now open and will close on Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 at 5pm.
If further nominations are received an election will be conducted to decide which candidate will fill the vacancy. Candidates not successful will be alternates to the committee in the ev...
September 08, 2025
Job action escalation begins - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
UPDATE:BCGEU president media availability – Kamloops & KelownaPRINCE GEORGE, B.C.– The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has cancelled Tuesday’s Prince George picket line due to air quality concerns. BCGEU President Paul Finch will instead join members on picket lines in Kamloops and Kelowna, where he will be available to speak with media.
Please see revised event details below in yellow ...
September 04, 2025
BCGEU Escalates Job Action as Employer Fails to Table Improved Wage Offer - B...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2025BCGEU Escalates Job Action as Employer Fails to Table Improved Wage Offer
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is escalating job action today as part of an ongoing province-wide strike in the public service. With no indication that the provincial government's Public Service Agency (PSA) is willing to return to the table with an improv...
September 02, 2025
BCGEU public service workers begin job action- BC General Employees' Union (B...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2025
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – A portion of members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working for the BC Public Service will begin job action today at various locations throughout the province after issuing strike notice on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Picket lines will go up in Prince George, Surrey and at sites across Victoria. BCG...
September 01, 2025
BCGEU public service workers begin job action tomorrow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2025
Victoria, B.C. (Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory) – A portion of members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working for the BC Public Service will begin walking picket lines tomorrow, September 2, 2025, at various locations throughout the province.
BCGEU President Paul Finch will join striking workers on a picket line in Victoria where media are invite...
August 29, 2025
92.7% of public service workers vote in favour of strike for fair contract, u...
92.7% of public service workers vote in favour of strike for fair contract, union issues 72-hour strike notice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2025
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The bargaining committee representing more than 34,000 members of the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) who work for the BC Public Service will issue 72-hour strike notice this afternoon, following ...
August 28, 2025
BCGEU responds to HEU framework deal - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
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August 28, 2025
BCGEU responds to HEU framework deal
Burnaby, B.C. – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is expressing strong disappointment with the deal announced between the Hospital Employees' Union (HEU) and the provincial government this afternoon.
"The BCGEU is very disappointed with today's announcement of a deal framework between the Hospital Employees' Unio...
August 28, 2025
All Area 01 BCGEU Members - Come celebrate Labour Day with us! - BC General E...
Date: September 1, 2025
Location: Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Rd.
Main Event Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Our Area 01 Cross-Component Committee would like to invite you to join us on Monday, September 1stat Victoria Labour Council's Labour Day Picnic.Join us in celebrating the struggle of workers and labour! A BBQ lunch will be provided as well as entertainment.There will also be informati...
August 28, 2025
Poll: British Columbians back public service workers in fight for fair contra...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2025
Subject: Poll: British Columbians back public service workers in fight for fair contract
Survey shows 74% support increased compensation for frontline workers
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – A Leger poll commissioned by the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) shows strong public support for public service workers currently negotiating their...
August 27, 2025
Media advisory - BCGEU to announce results of public service strike vote - B...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2025
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president and public service bargaining committee chair Paul Finch will hold a press conference on Friday, August 29 to announce the results of a strike vote by BCGEU members working for the public service.
The strike vote was called following a breakdown in negotiations bet...
August 26, 2025
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association - - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your bargaining committee is preparing for upcoming negotiations with our employer, and we want to make sure the issues that matter most to you are front and centre at the table.
To do this, we've created a member survey (see email version for link to survey) to collect your priorities for the next collective agreement. This is your opportunity to tell us what changes you'd like to see-whether ...
August 25, 2025
L301 Stewards - Interested in Supporting Other Stewards? Join our Steward’s C...
To: All BCGEU Local 301 Stewards
Re: Interested in Supporting Other Stewards? Join our Steward’s Committee!
Hello Local 301 Stewards!
Your Local Executive is in the process of forming our local's Stewards Committee - and we want to hear from you!
What is this committee?
The Stewards Committee is formed by Stewards from throughout the local and chaired by your Second Vice-Chairperson. The Com...
August 25, 2025
Members at Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group - Fernwood Bargaining Survey...
Hi! This is Maiya, chair of Fernwood NH's bargaining committee. I have a quick update about how Bargaining is going. Your bargaining committee, Sage and I, have been making a lot of progress with our employer, setting the foundation for a strong collective agreement at Fernwood Neighbourhood House. In order to accurately reflect the needs of the bargaining unit, Sage and I have been working o...
August 20, 2025
BCGEU Donates $20,000 to World Food Programme Supporting Sudan - BC General E...
BCGEU Donates $20,000 to World Food Programme Supporting Sudan
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is one of the world's worst and most underreported. Millions of people are facing hunger, violence, and displacement.
At our last convention, BCGEU members passed a resolution committing our union to shine a light on this crisis and stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan. As part of that commit...
August 20, 2025
Local 301 BCGEU Members at The Cridge Centre for the Family - It’s time to no...
As we did not receive any nominations, we are extending the nomination period for the three (3) vacant shop steward positions in Local 301 at The Cridge Centre for the Family. The Stewards would join existing Stewards Jenny Hunter, Nicole Bradley and Krista Price.
The deadline for submission of nominations (click here for the form) is:
Friday, September 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Please email your ...
August 19, 2025
BCGEU donates $20,000 to U.N. World Food Programme Palestine Emergency Appeal...
BCGEU stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza, who are facing alarming levels of famine and starvation.
As the devastating famine continues to unfold, more than half a million Gazans are on the brink of starvation and the rest are enduring emergency levels of hunger. Based on the recommendation of its international solidarity advisory committee, the BCGEU provincial executive has vote...
August 15, 2025
Occupational Health & Safety Representatives Needed - BC General Employees' U...
To: All BCGEU Members at Valley Integrations of Active Living Society
Re: Occupational Health & Safety Representatives Needed
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,...
August 15, 2025
Local 310 members at Community Bridge - Worksite Visits – Dawson Creek - BC G...
Bessy Solaman, Local 310 Chair and Christina Schindel, Local 310 Vice chair will be visiting members of Local 310, Community Bridge, in Dawson Creek on August 18, 2025 at the time noted below.
They will be touring the worksite to speak to the members and to update membership information. They will do their best to minimize workday interruptions but look forward to seeing you and hearing any que...
August 14, 2025
BCGEU calls on B.C. government to repeal Name Amendment Act restricting legal...
The BCGEU joins the chorus of voices across the province calling for a repeal to Bill 26, the Name Amendment Act (No 2) 2024, which restricts or bans access to legal name changes for people in B.C. and causes disproportionate harm to transgender and Indigenous folks, those fleeing domestic violence, and young people.
The amendments violate international and human rights law in the processing...
August 07, 2025
Members at Growing Together Child and Parent Society - It’s time to nominate...
Your collective agreement will expire on October 31, 2025. It is that time again to elect a bargaining committee to negotiate your next collective agreement to improve your working conditions, which includes issues such as wages, vacation workload and more.A Call for Nominations is now open and will remain open for 30 days. Two (2) positions are available for the committee. Attached please find...
August 07, 2025
Beacon Community Services Standalone - It’s time to nominate your Bargaining ...
Your collective agreement will expire on September 30, 2025. It is that time again to elect a bargaining committee to negotiate your next collective agreement to improve your working conditions, which includes issues such as wages, vacation workload and more.
A Call for Nominations is now open and will remain open for 30 days. Three (3) positions are available for the committee. Attached please...
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