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January 30, 2026
Black History Month 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Black History Month in B.C.: Events, Film & Ways to Engage
February is Black History Month, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of its recognition in Canada. It’s a time to honour the histories, cultures, leadership, and ongoing contributions of Black communities — and to continue the work toward equity and justice beyond a single month.This February, we encourage everyone to attend l...
January 29, 2026
All CSSBA/CSSEA members - Back to the Table - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Back to the Table
Dear members,
It's a new year, and we're officially back in bargaining! For the last three weeks we've been meeting with the employers' group, negotiating straight through Jan. 26 to 30, with more dates scheduled for February 2-5 and 17 & 18- stay tuned for updates.
As you know, money-related issues are on the bargaining table now along with the outstanding non-monetary ...
January 28, 2026
L301 - Stewards and Executive Members - Development Opportunity! Enhanced Ste...
TO: All Local 301 Stewards and Local 301 Executive Members
RE: Development Opportunity! Enhanced Steward Training
WHEN: February 23, 2026, 9 am to 5 pm
WHERE: Victoria BCGEU Office (2994 Douglas Street)
Interested in further developing your skills as a Steward? You are invited to attend a one-day Enhanced Steward Training on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm at the BCGEU Victoria Ar...
January 23, 2026
Steward Announcement - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
To: All Local 303 Members at Chimo Community Services Society
Re: Steward Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Annette Loeschmann has been duly acclaimed as a shop steward.
Please join us in wishing Annette well in their position.
What do stewards do?
Stewards help solve problems at the worksite. Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly...
January 23, 2026
Vacant Steward Position at Sea to Sky Community Services Society - BC General...
To: All Local 303 Members at Sea to Sky Community Services Society
Re: Vacant Steward Position at Sea to Sky Community Services Society
We are opening nominations for a Shop Steward position at Sea to Sky Community Services Society as per the D-10 policy (Steward Elections).
Please find attached a Steward Nomination Form (photocopy if necessary). Please post this notice and the Nomination Form ...
January 19, 2026
C3 members - Transfer Agreement Talks Begin - BC General Employees' Union (BC...
Transfer Agreement Talks Begin
Hi members,
This month, our union met with the Health Employers' Association of BC (HEABC) to begin negotiating the transfer agreement that will determine how the CBA contract language applies to our workplaces, starting April 1.
HEABC is the association that all your employers joined last summer when 39 shelters, transition homes and supportive housing agenci...
January 13, 2026
Seeking Members Interested in Health & Safety - BC General Employees' Union (...
To: All Local 804 Members at Lookout Housing and Health Society Baird Blackstone/14706 104 Avenue, Surrey
Re: Seeking Members Interested in Health & Safety
Getting involved with Occupational Health & Safety is a great way for union members to contribute. As a safety committee member, you will help ensure your employer is following OH&S regulations. You can raise the profile of hea...
January 09, 2026
Representing members at other worksites - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
As a Steward or Local Executive member, you may get requests to represent members from other worksites.
Representing members at other worksites should only be used in the following circumstances:
a. There are no stewards at the worksite; or
b. There is a conflict of interest and any or all stewards at the worksite are unable to represent the member; or
c. You have been asked by a BCGEU Sta...
January 09, 2026
CBA members - Back to the bargaining table with strength and optimism - BC Ge...
Back to the bargaining table with strength and optimism
Dear member,
New bargaining dates are set, and we're heading back to the table with momentum, unity, and a strong strike mandate behind us.
We are scheduled to meet with the employer on January 19-23, 2026, with additional dates booked for February 2-6 and February 17-20.
With a powerful strike vote in hand, your bargaining committee i...
December 23, 2025
Area 01 BCGEU Members - Free Family Swim Day - BC General Employees' Union (B...
To Area 01 BCGEU Members
Free Family Swim Day
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Afternoon at Saanich Commonwealth Pool
Event DetailsLooking for a way to spend quality time with your family over the holiday season? You're invited to our Family Swim Event at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool!Date and TimeDate: Sunday, December 28, 2025Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 p...
December 18, 2025
90% Yes: Members stand together for better health care - BC General Employees...
90% Yes: Members stand together for better health care
Specialized health professionals send strong message with strike vote
90.1% of BC's health science professionals have voted in favour of taking job action in support of efforts to negotiate a fair contract.
This is a strong message that the government cannot ignore: your bargaining committee is not backing down in our fight for a contra...
December 15, 2025
2026 BCGEU Scholarship Program - Now Open! - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
2026 BCGEU Scholarship Program – Now Open!
Applications for the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.
Our annual scholarship program of up to $125,000 offers awards of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.
Apply for a BCGEU Scholarship online here
Apply for a BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship h...
December 08, 2025
All BCGEU Area 01 Stewards - Steward Fundamentals Course - BC General Employe...
To: All BCGEU Area 01 Stewards
Re: Steward Fundamentals Course
Steward Fundamentals: Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation–level course for all stewards. It focuses on the essential skills every steward needs to know. Through discussion and interactive group activities, you will be introduced to the key roles and responsibilities of a steward as advocate, educator, organizer and communic...
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...
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