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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 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 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
Public Service Bargaining - Know Your Rights: Buttons, Teams Backgrounds & Sw...
We've been hearing reports from the frontlines that some of your managers are asking you to remove your VOTE YES buttons and Teams backgrounds. Please know that displaying union insignia, including BCGEU branded swag, such as buttons, office accessories and digital materials, is a protected right in our collective agreement, as per Clause 2.8, which reads in part:
(a) A union member shall hav...
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
Public Service Bargaining - Prepare to vote YES on August 11 - BC General Emp...
Our Strike Authorization Vote opens next Monday - August 11.
Your bargaining committee is unanimously recommending a YES vote to authorize a strike. Can we count on you to vote "YES" as soon as you receive your ballot?
Vote "YES"
A strong strike mandate will show the employer that members are united and ready to fight for a fair deal that includes:
Wages that address the affordability cris...
July 30, 2025
Public Service Bargaining - Key Updates on Bargaining, Strike Vote & Info Se...
📽️ Video Update: Bargaining, Impasse & Next Steps
In a new video message, Paul Finch, BCGEU President and Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee, provides important updates following the recent declaration of impasse in negotiations.Paul outlines key information about the upcoming strike authorization vote, which opens on August 11 and closes on August 29. He emphasizes how criti...
July 25, 2025
Public Service Bargaining - Understanding the process: Your key questions ans...
Understanding the process: Your key questions answered
Many BCGEU members in the BC Public Service are new to the collective bargaining process and may be preparing to participate in a strike authorization vote for the first time. We know you have questions-and we're here to help.
To support you in understanding the process, we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions.
Visit th...
July 25, 2025
BCGEU Statement on Fort Langley Pride Crosswalk - BC General Employees' Union...
BCGEU Statement on Fort Langley Pride Crosswalk
The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) stands in full solidarity with the Langley Pride Society and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in Fort Langley and beyond as the Township of Langley considers removing the Pride crosswalk located in the heart of the village.
Council's motion to remove and relocate the crosswalk-under the guise of "heritage" and "...
July 23, 2025
Public Service Bargaining - Impasse: How we got here and what’s next - BC Gen...
Impasse: how we got here and what's next
As communicated last Friday, negotiations between your bargaining committee and the provincial government's Public Service Agency (PSA) reached an impasse on July 18, 2025. Watch the press conference here.
We reached impasse because, despite six months of negotiations and our continued efforts to reach a fair agreement, a significant gap remains. Our ...
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