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February 18, 2026
Media Release: BCGEU Opposes Elimination of Independent Merit Commissioner - ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026
BCGEU Opposes Elimination of Independent Merit Commissioner
The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is raising serious concerns about legislation introduced in yesterday’s provincial budget that would abolish the independent Office of the Merit Commissioner and transfer its responsibilities to the BC Public Service Agency (PSA).
The union, which repre...
February 18, 2026
All BCGEU Members at WC Operating (British Columbia-1) LP, Operating As “The ...
Call for Nominations
Nominations are now open for a bargaining committee to work with the staff negotiator on a renewal collective agreement with the employer. Elected bargaining committees help ensure members’ voices are heard and their interests protected and advanced through the bargaining process. As in the previous round, renewal negotiations for The Dorchester will be conducted at a comm...
February 18, 2026
Members at WC Operating, Operating As Park Manor - Nominations Open for Wellt...
To: All BCGEU Members at WC Operating (British Columbia-1) LP, Operating As "Parkwood Manor"
Re: Nominations Open for Welltower (Parkwood Manor) Bargaining Committee
Call for Nominations
Nominations are now open for a bargaining committee to work with the staff negotiator on a renewal collective agreement with the employer. Elected bargaining committees help ensure members' voices are heard ...
February 18, 2026
Members at WC Operating (British Columbia-1) LP, Operating As “Sunwood” - BC ...
Nominations Open for Welltower (Sunwood) Bargaining Committee
Call for Nominations
Nominations are now open for a bargaining committee to work with the staff negotiator on a renewal collective agreement with the employer. Elected bargaining committees help ensure members' voices are heard and their interests protected and advanced through the bargaining process.
As in the previous round, renewa...
February 17, 2026
BC’s ‘stability budget’ continues cuts to the public sector - BC General Empl...
BC's 'stability budget' continues cuts to the public sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2026 VICTORIA, B.C. Today, B.C. Budget 2026/27 was released. While the government is calling this budget a stabilizing budget that preserves public services, the reality is that the failure to make the necessary changes to revenue and invest in these public services will amount to cuts to how public s...
February 17, 2026
Provincial Budget 2026 /27 – What's in Store - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Provincial Budget 2026 /27 – What's in Store
Dear BCGEU member,
The B.C. government tabled its annual budget today. A team of BCGEU staff and I attended the budget lockup to analyze its contents and advocate for our union's key priorities.
Faced with a mounting structural deficit, government has tabled what they are calling a "stabilizing" budget. While this budget does not dramatically reduce ...
February 17, 2026
All BCGEU members - A Budget for Working Families — Not a Budget Built on Cut...
The 2026/27 B.C. Budget is a test.
It's a test of whether this government will lead during a storm with calm, responsible governance - or pass the cost of economic uncertainty onto working families.
Let's be clear: the deficit must be addressed responsibly, but the path forward cannot come at the expense of the public services and workers that keep British Columbia running.
Working people di...
February 13, 2026
Bargaining update – progress at the table continues - BC General Employees' U...
Bargaining update – progress at the table continues
Members standing together have made all the difference.
Negotiations resumed this week in response to a significant new commitment from government, one that acknowledges key priorities identified by members.
This commitment was laid out in a bargaining framework that provides a monetary package equal to that offered to other public service ...
February 12, 2026
All BCGEU members - In Memory of Our Colleague: Honouring a Life Lost in the ...
It is with sadness that we share an update from the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting. We are grieving the profound loss of one of our union members, Shannda Aviugana-Durand, whose life was taken in this terrible event. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, coworkers, and all those whose lives she touched. Out of respect for her family, we will share further informatio...
February 11, 2026
Solidarity and Support for Tumbler Ridge - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Dear members,
On behalf of the BCGEU, we are heartbroken by the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. We are grieving the profound loss of life, and our thoughts are with the victims, their families, students, educators, first responders, and everyone impacted by this devastating event. We are connecting to members and employers in the community and will provide more updates as we are able. We wan...
February 11, 2026
All BCGEU members in Area 10 - Standing Together After the Tumbler Ridge Scho...
This morning, our community is devasted by the news of the shooting at Tumbler Ridge High School. We are heartbroken by this act of violence and extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, students, educators, first responders, and everyone impacted. To those of you who were working and who were first responders, we recognize the courage, care, and professionalism you showed ...
February 10, 2026
Broadmead Care Society - Bargaining Committee Election Results- - BC General...
Bargaining Committee Election Results
The results of the election for the Broadmead Care Society Bargaining Committee are set out below.
Eligible voters: ___519___Total votes cast: ___110___Number of spoiled votes: ____0____
Congratulations to you all!
Nicole Shaver, Bargaining Committee member Number of votes cast: __98__James Wh...
February 10, 2026
All HSPBA members - Health science professionals return to negotiations with ...
Health science professionals return to negotiations with government commitment
Contract negotiations on behalf of over 25,000 health science professionals working in BC will resume this week in response to a significant new commitment from government, one that respects key priorities identified by members.
Members voted 90% in favour of job action in December, and negotiations have been suspen...
February 06, 2026
Well-Being Services LTD (Common Employer) - Bargaining Survey - BC General Em...
Bargaining Survey
Your Bargaining Committee has met to discuss the upcoming round of negotiations and are looking for your feedback on the collective agreement. The bargaining survey is your opportunity to have a voice in how proposals will be drafted and assist the Bargaining Committee in setting priorities for bargaining. Your responses will be kept confidential, and only the Bargaining Comm...
February 02, 2026
Nominations Open for New Bargaining Committee – Common Table - BC General Emp...
To: All BCGEU Members at Sienna-Baltic Assisted Living Worksites
Re: Nominations Open for New Bargaining Committee – Common Table
Call for Nominations
Nominations are now open for a bargaining committee to negotiate renewal of the collective agreements with Sienna-Baltic at: Royale Pacifica Resort, Royale Peninsula and Royale West Coast LP – Sienna Mayfair. Members elect a bargaining committe...
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 28, 2026
All Component 4 HSPBA members - HSPBA Strike Vote Breakdown - BC General Empl...
On December 18, 2025 your union notified you that the HSPBA achieved a 90.1% strike vote mandate. This constituted a significant mandate from the membership and one you should be proud of. That bulletin can be found here.
Our union is constantly striving to ensure that our activities are transparent and aligned with our democratic principles. Therefore, we feel compelled to ensure the detail...
January 23, 2026
All BCGEU Members at Broadmead Care Society - Election of Bargaining Committ...
To: All BCGEU Members at Broadmead Care Society
Re: Election of Bargaining Committee
The BCGEU is holding an election for three (3) Bargaining Committee positions. Balloting will be done electronically and will open on January 26, 2026, 9:00am and close on February 9, 2026, at 12pm. The candidate who receives the least votes will automatically be appointed as the alternate Bargaining Committe...
January 23, 2026
FBA Ratification Vote Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
FBA Ratification Vote Update
As you know, the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) reached a tentative agreement with the Health Employers' Association (HEABC) on November 17, 2025. Each constituent union is responsible for conducting its own ratification vote and reporting the results to the FBA, who then compiles the results, tallies and announces the overall ratification vote outcome.
On ...
January 19, 2026
L404 - Nomination for Local Executive January 2026 - BC General Employees' Un...
To: All BCGEU local 404 members
Re: Nomination for Local Executive
Nominations are now open for the following position on the local executive:
Member-at-Large (1)
Member-at-Large (1) Indigenous
The term is active until the next triennial local elections are held. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nomination...
January 16, 2026
HSPBA members - HSPBA Negotiations Suspended - BC General Employees' Union (B...
NEGOTIATIONS SUSPENDED – Job action planning now underway
Dear members,
Your bargaining committee has suspended contract negotiations following three days of talks at which no significant progress was made.
We are prepared to return to negotiations once the employer is ready to engage in serious discussions on key priorities. Until that happens, the committee sees no value in continuing to m...
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