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January 16, 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 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 16, 2025
B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES’ UNION BUILDING OPERATOR (AR2 - BC General Employees' ...
B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES' UNION
BUILDING OPERATOR (AR2)
JOB ID: UWU009
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
January 15, 2025
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 95,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services. The BCGEU operates 12 area offices across the province and three buildings...
January 16, 2025
B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES’ UNION CLERK – CONVENTIONS AND TRAVEL (2 positions) - ...
B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES' UNION
CLERK – CONVENTIONS AND TRAVEL (2 positions)
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING
JOB ID: MU015
January 15, 2025
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia representing over 95,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services.
The BCGEU seeks experienced Conventions and Travel ...
January 15, 2025
BCGEU VICTORIA AREA OFFICE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE...
BCGEU VICTORIA AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
JOB ID: MU013
January 15, 2025
POSITION: TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT– Victoria Area Office
GRADE: LEVEL 3 – MoveUP AGREEMENT
WAGE RATE: $35.72 - $38.51 per hour
A Temporary Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives. This person may also be required to...
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 09, 2025
NTT Data - Bargaining Committee Election Results - BC General Employees' Unio...
The results of the election for the NTT Bargaining Committee are set out below. Congratulations to you all! Thank you to everyone nominated for letting your name stand.
Joseph Ivens, Bargaining Committee ChairEugene Fox, Bargaining Committee memberChristopher Jeffery, Bargaining Committee memberAaron Pinch, Bargaining Committee member
We will be commencing proposal development in the coming wee...
January 06, 2025
Nominations for Community Living BC Bargaining Committee - Deadline February ...
Friends,Nominations are now open for the bargaining committee to negotiate a renewal collective agreement with your Employer. Your current collective agreement expires on March 31, 2025. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the Union Staff Representative and other elected leaders to help ensure members' voices are heard and interests are protected and advanced through the bargainin...
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 18, 2024
Community Living BC Bargaining Update - December 18, 2024 - BC General Employ...
Friends,Thank you for attending the December 11, 2024, member meeting. It seems that we are off to a good start. This bulletin is in follow-up to our conversation.Bargaining Committee Nominations and ElectionNominations for the Bargaining Committee will open Monday, January 6, 2025, and close Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Detailed information about the process, roles of the bargaining committee,...
December 17, 2024
Bargaining Survey for Members at NTT Data Canada - BC General Employees' Unio...
We are preparing for the upcoming round of collective bargaining. To help prepare for negotiations, there is a bargaining survey for you to submit to the bargaining committee.
The bargaining survey provides members the opportunity to identify any issues or concerns with, or desired improvements to, the collective agreement. Members' input will inform and assist the bargaining committee in setti...
December 09, 2024
All BCGEU Members at NTT Data Canada - Member Vote - Correction - BC General ...
There was inadvertently a typo in one of the candidate's names, and a bio was missed.The next step is to elect the committee members. The nominees (in alphabetical order) are:
Aaron Pinch
Bill Rossi
Brent Stokell
Christopher Jeffery (spelling corrected)
Eugene Fox
Kevin Ball
Raveen Raveen
The nominees' names will be randomized on the ballot. The first three highest vote-getting candidates for...
December 06, 2024
NTT Data Canada - Bargaining Committee Chairperson Results and Member Vote - ...
The results of the election for the NTT Data Bargaining Committee Chairperson are in! Thank you to everyone who put their name forward.The Bargaining Committee Chair is Joseph Ivens. Congratulations!The next step is to elect the committee members. The nominees (in alphabetical order) are:
Aaron Pinch
Bill Rossi
Brent Stokell
Christopher Jefferey
Eugene Fox
Kevin Ball
Raveen Raveen
The nominee...
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,...
December 03, 2024
Opening of Steward Nominations for Social Development and Poverty Reduction, ...
There is a need for additional Stewards, as such nominations for Local Steward are open for Local 0610 – Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Dawson Creek office.
Please read and post the attached package on your union bulletin board. Nominations are now opened and will close at Midnight on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Please email, fax, mail or drop off in person, your nomination forms to...
December 02, 2024
2025 BCGEU Scholarship Program – Now Open! - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Applications for the 2025 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 here
Eligibility
A BCGEU member in good standing,...
November 27, 2024
Members in the Fraser Valley (Area 04) - Postal Strike Support - BC General E...
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is taking on Canada Post over wages, pensions, and a fight for the future of public services. The members of CUPW have been on the picket line since Friday, November 15.The Area 04 Cross Component Committee would like to remind you that we can show our solidarity by joining picket lines during your time off, unpaid breaks and before/after your workday...
November 26, 2024
STATEMENT: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - ...
The following is a statement from BCGEU Treasurer, Maria Bennett, delivered at the BC Federation of Labour Convention, November 26th:Hello delegates. My name is Maria Bennett, my pronouns are she/her, and I am Treasurer of the BC General Employees' Union – the BCGEU. However, I am here today wearing my other hat: as Chair of the BCGEU's Women and Gender Rights Committee. As you may know, yester...
November 25, 2024
Bargaining 101: the steps involved in the bargaining process - BC General Emp...
Our collective agreement with your employer – B.C.'s Public Service Agency (PSA) – will expire in March 2025, and bargaining preparations to negotiate a new collective agreement are well underway. The negotiation (or bargaining) process has several stages which are outlined below. Every stage is driven by BCGEU members like you working for B.C.'s public service sector. BCGEU members covered un...
November 20, 2024
BCGEU calls for solidarity on Trans Day of Remembrance - BC General Employees...
A statement from BCGEU Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou
While we mourn and condemn hate on this somber day, we know it's not enough for unions to be against transphobia - we must also actively build safe, supportive spaces, so all workers can thrive, rest and lead full lives.
The labour movement insists that everyone deserves liberation from the stru...
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