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January 29, 2025
Members under the Public Service Main Agreement - Investing in public sector ...
We recognize that this morning’s email from Shannon Salter—referring to budget restraints, “reviewing reporting structures” and “considering opportunities for streamlining”—may have caused concern for quite a few members. This is a time of uncertainty and struggle for many of us, and we want to assure you that our union is actively engaged in this matter. These economic forecasts will not impa...
January 29, 2025
Workers covered by the Public Service Main Agreement - Your next collective a...
Public service bargaining kicked off yesterday in Victoria, where our union met with your employer – B.C.’s Public Service Agency (PSA) – to exchange bargaining proposals. This round of bargaining is aimed at reaching a new collective agreement for you and more than 34,000 other public service workers employed in every community across the province. Our current collective agreement is set to ex...
January 29, 2025
Public service delegates set bargaining priorities at bargaining conference -...
Over 40 delegates from communities across the province, representing the 33,000 BCGEU members who work for the BC Public Service, gathered in Burnaby last Friday to discuss priorities and strategies for bargaining our next collective agreement early next year.
BCGEU president and Public Service Bargaining committee chair Paul Finch welcomed delegates to the Public Service Bargaining Conferenc...
January 28, 2025
Video message from Paul Finch, chair of your bargaining committee - Component...
Today marks the end of the first week of public service bargaining.
Please check out this important video message from BCGEU President and Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee Paul Finch. In the video, Paul provides an update from the bargaining table, explains where we are in the bargaining process, and elaborates on some of the key issues for members this round, such as th...
January 28, 2025
Alternative Education Sites Closure - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) supports the coalition of former and current students who are opposing the closure of Surrey Learning Centres, also known as alternative education sites. Learning centres provide a safe and supportive environment where students can meet their educational needs. These centres focus on building trust and creating a comfortable space, which is essential for...
January 27, 2025
Urgent Action Needed to Protect CVSE Worker’s Safety - BC General Employees' ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2025 Urgent Action Needed to Protect CVSE Worker’s Safety
Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers are concerned that their safety is at a tipping point. These workers – members of the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) – ensure the safety of our roads and transportation systems by enforcing commercial...
January 27, 2025
Holocaust Remembrance Day - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Today, we join together as a union to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day stands as reminder of one of history's darkest chapters, when six million Jewish men, women, and children, along with millions of other innocent victims targeted because of their religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality or political ideology, were systematically murdered during the Holo...
January 24, 2025
Area 01 - Workshop on Labour History - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Greetings, Have you ever wondered about how we achieved the gains we have today? Things like the minimum wage, paid vacation and Occupational Health & Safety were won over generations of struggle by trade unionists, and the fight continues today. If this history piques your interest at all, please read on!The Area 01 Cross Component Committee would like to invite you to an interactive works...
January 22, 2025
MEDIA RELEASE - B.C. Public Service bargaining begins today - BC General Empl...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 21, 2025Negotiations to begin for collective agreements covering over 34,000 BCGEU members working in the public serviceBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. government’s Public Service Agency (PSA) will meet for the first time to exchange bargaining proposals on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Victoria. This...
January 21, 2025
Media Release - Solidarity Rally - Balfour Ferry Terminal - January 22 at 3:3...
MEDIA ADVISORY January 22, 2025 BALFOUR, B.C. (Ktunaxa, Syilx, Sinixt, and Kinbasket (Secwepemc) territories) - The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is holding a solidarity rally on January 22 at 3:30pm at the Balfour Ferry Terminal to support workers at Western Pacific Marine (WPM), who have been on strike for over two months.“Our members live and work in these communities and deeply care...
January 16, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU responds to ministers’ mandate letters: Investing in pu...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 16, 2025BCGEU responds to ministers' mandate letters: Investing in public sector workers is vital as economic uncertainty looms Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - In response to the release of the executive council's mandate letters, B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch released the following statement:
We're encouraged to see the gover...
January 10, 2025
Members under the Public Service Main Agreement - Public Service Negotiations...
Next week, your Public Service Bargaining Committee will begin negotiations with our employer – B.C.’s Public Service Agency (PSA) – for the 20th public service main and component collective agreements. The current collective agreements expire on March 31, 2025.Under the Public Service Labour Relations Act, public service bargaining includes five component agreements which cover occupational sp...
January 03, 2025
Media Release: Kootenay Ferries - job action expansion - BC General Employees...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Jan 3, 2025The BCGEU issued 24-hour strike notice for the cable ferries operated by Western Pacific Marine (WPM) at Glade and Harrop today, with job action set to begin on Monday, January 6th at 6:30am. BCGEU President, Paul Finch says "Ferry workers are committed to reaching a fair agreement that supports a sustainable ferry service. Unfortunately, Western Pacific ...
December 13, 2024
Members under the Public Service Main Agreement - Update on temporary hiring ...
Dear BCGEU,I'm reaching out regarding the announcement of a temporary hiring freeze for external positions in the BC Public Service. Following the announcement, we have been engaging with the PSA to better understand the implications for BCGEU members. Key questions include whether existing vacancies will be filled, how auxiliaries might be affected, and if there are any changes to contracting ...
December 06, 2024
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2024 - BC Ge...
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action and it is vital that we take action to demand an end to violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. December 6 marks the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre of 14 young women who lost their lives because they were women. We mourn their loss and reaffirm our commitment to fight the systems of misogyny, patriarchy,...
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