NEWS & UPDATES
May 14, 2026
All NBA members - Nurses Week - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
I wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy 2026 National Nursing Week. This year's celebration comes amidst a difficult round of bargaining. Congratulations to you on the strong strike vote you recently took, which sends a powerful message to your employer that nurses across the province cannot be taken for granted. This year's theme, the power of nurses to transform health, highlight...
May 13, 2026
President’s Video Update: Building a Stronger, More Democratic Union - BC Gen...
President's Video Update: Building a Stronger, More Democratic Union
In a new video update, BCGEU President Paul Finch reflected on some of the key changes underway across our union, in addition to the progress made since last fall's historic public service strike. Watch the video here.
Many members have requested more regular updates from elected leadership, and these video messages are inte...
May 12, 2026
All NBA members - IMPORTANT: NBA Strike Vote Results - BC General Employees' ...
The results of the NBA strike vote are in. With more than 50,000 votes cast and 98.2% of members across the bargaining unit voting in favour of authorizing a strike, you sent a strong message to the employer that you will fight together to win a fair deal. This is one of the strongest strike mandates in Canadian labour history and sends a clear message to the employer: nurses are united, organ...
May 12, 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship Winners - BC General Employees'...
Congratulations to the 2026 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2026 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
2026 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...
May 08, 2026
Media Release: B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout...
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May 8, 2026
B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout
BCGEU says expanding private liquor distribution puts hundreds of jobs and public service revenue at risk, bypasses a commitment to union consultation and weakens B.C.'s effective public distribution system
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) i...
May 07, 2026
All NBA members - IMPORTANT: NBA Strike Vote Information - BC General Employe...
IMPORTANT: NBA Strike Vote Information
Dear Members,
As you know, the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) provincial bargaining committee declared that negotiations had reached an impasse with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC). As a result, the NBA committee has now authorized a strike vote.
You will receive your electronic ballot via Simply Voting on Saturday May 9. Voting w...
May 06, 2026
All BCGEU Members - Request Proposal: Logo Design for PE Indigenous Advisory...
Hello Members,
The BCGEU is inviting proposals from Indigenous members of the union, as well as their children and dependents, for the design of a logo for the Provincial Executive Indigenous Advisory Committee. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply to this email to confirm your interest.PurposeWe are seeking an original logo that reflects the relationship between the union a...
May 06, 2026
Supportive Housing Sector members (Area 3) - You’re going into an election - ...
You're going into an election 📢 Meet your sector council candidates
Dear Members,
Nominations for your sector council are now closed. Here are the candidates from the Lower Mainland running for election in the upcoming supportive housing sector council digital vote, which will open Tomorrow, May 6 @ 10 AM and close May 20 @ 4 PM:
Jendon Cumigad – Community Builders Benevolence Group, Com...
May 05, 2026
All C4 FBA Members - FBA Agreement Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
FBA Agreement Update Since our last bulletin, we have confirmed that the renewed Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) agreement has been implemented. You can find the language of the agreement here. Retroactive wage increases are being processed and paid out – please keep an eye out for this retro pay in your pay stub. While we do not know exactly when your employer will pay out retro pay...
April 29, 2026
Supportive Housing Sector Council members - YOU need a win - BC General Emp...
YOU need a win
Dear Members,
The supportive housing community is no stranger to backlash, which has kept many of you unfairly locked in survival mode. It's time workers get the resources you need to rise above bad public policy and into a power position, where you have real leverage. To achieve this, we've approved the creation of a supportive housing sector council – your own decision-mak...
April 28, 2026
All BCGEU members - Remembering lives lost and recommitting to safer workplac...
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 2025, 185 people in B.C. died due to work. This is the number of deaths reported to WorkSafeBC as of March 25, 2026. As of January 31, 2026, 138 of these were accepted claims for work-rel...
April 28, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day - BC General Emplo...
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April 28, 2026
BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day
BCGEU announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 members, coming just ahead of International Workers' Day (May Day), a global day recognizing the importance of worker solidarity and collective action. This rapid growth reflects a renewed momentum among workers across industries who are seeking stronger pr...
April 24, 2026
All members located in Victoria, BC - Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in ...
Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in Victoria, April 28 at 12pm
Next Tuesday, April 28, 2026, is the National Day of Mourning – a time to remember our co-workers who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work, and to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces.
As a BCGEU member residing in the Victoria area, you are encouraged to attend the in-pe...
April 24, 2026
All FBA members - Transition of work to new health employer - BC General Empl...
Transition of work to new health employer
Dear Members,
As part of ongoing work to review the health care system in BC, the provincial government announced plans in December to consolidate administrative and corporate services across health authorities by establishing a new agency called BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS).
On April 1, BCSHS was formally established and is now part of the Healt...
April 22, 2026
Supportive Housing Sector Council members - Webinar Coming Up: Tomorrow April...
Webinar Coming Up: Tomorrow April 23
Dear Members,
The first of two digital webinars to discuss the creation of your supportive housing sector council is coming up tomorrow night, Thursday April 23 at 6 pm.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the supportive housing sector council – it's structure and purpose, the origins of the initiative, and more – by clicking on the link bel...
April 22, 2026
BCGEU members in the NBA - Nurses’ negotiations reach impasse - BC General Em...
Nurses' negotiations reach impasse
On Monday April 20, the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) provincial bargaining committee declared that negotiations had reached an impasse with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC).
This followed arbitrator Vince Ready's ruling that massage therapy coverage for nurses be capped at $1,427 in 2027 and $1,145 in 2028, with no immediate changes befo...
April 21, 2026
(Area 3) Supportive Housing Sector members - Nominations are officially open...
Attention Lower Mainland Members: Sector Council Nominations are Open April 21-May 4
Dear Members,
Nominations for delegates to your new Supportive Housing Sector Council are officially open! Below are the total number of delegates each Area (or geographic region) will elect to represent them on the sector council:
Victoria – 01
1
North Island - 02
1
...
April 17, 2026
All HSPBA members - Classifications Update: Policy Grievances and Anomalous J...
Classifications Update: Policy Grievances and Anomalous Jobs
Dear Members,
When the new profile-based classification system was implemented at the end of 2024, the employers designated many jobs as "anomalous/unique". For members working in these jobs, this meant that their classification and rate of pay needed to be determined through discussion between your union and the employers' ass...
April 16, 2026
Supportive Housing Sector Council members - Big News: We’re Creating a Sector...
Big News: We're Creating a Sector Council
Dear Members,
We have big news for members working in supportive housing agencies, shelters and women's transition agencies. The BCGEU Provincial Executive – that's the President, Treasurer, your five Vice-Presidents and elected representatives from your components – have approved the creation of a Supportive Housing Sector Council.
As a democratic...
April 14, 2026
BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine ...
MEDIA RELEASE April 14, 2026
BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The BCGEU, representing the unionized workers at the Kootenay Lake ferries, has filed an unfair labour practice complaint at the Labour Relations Board (LRB). The BCGEU takes the position that Western Pacific Marine has refused to sign and imple...
April 14, 2026
The 10th anniversary of the toxic drug supply public health emergency - BC Ge...
This day arrives with profound heaviness as we reach 10 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in British Columbia. In that time, more than 19,000 lives have been lost, including BCGEU members and their loved ones. This loss is unbearable, and it continues every day.
Our union stands with everyone demanding dignity for all and access to high-quality, evidence...
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