NEWS & UPDATES
CLC Winter School 2022 - BCGEU
Winter School 2022 will be taking place in-person! We are so excited that our communities will be able to come together, to learn and discuss with peers and colleagues at the upcoming Winter School. As we continue to work with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) on updating you with further details, please complete your registration application form to express your interest in attending. Please ...
Clarification on Temporary Market Adjustments - BCGEU
In the weeks since the union reached a tentative deal for the 18th Public Service Agreement many members have asked for clarification around the Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA) for Social Program Officers (Child Protection) 24.
To ensure we are all on the same page, the union sought additional clarification from the Ministry and the Public Service Agency (PSA). You can read the PSA's clarific...
Public Service Main and Component Bargaining Proposals for the 19th Public Se...
Preparations for the 19th Public Service negotiations are already commencing. Therefore, we are calling for locals to meet and prepare draft proposals and resolutions for submission to their respective components. They are to be forwarded to the Component Executives in order for proposals and resolutions to be vetted and allocated to either the Public Service Main or Component tables. The deadl...
Local Elections 2022 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
BCGEU Local Elections are beginning early 2022.
Please find more information for your Local here
UWU/MoveUP
Convention 2021 wrap-up – a new executive and a new name. - BCGEU
Our union’s 2021 Constitution Convention has come to a close. Over the course of convention, members passed resolutions determining the direction of our union over the next three years and elected our union’s executive officers for the same period. Be on the lookout for a more thorough wrap up of convention in the next issue of The Provincial magazine.
ElectionsCongratulations to our new BCGEU ...
January 19, 2022
Local 601 Union meeting - February 2, 2022 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
COMPONENT: Social, Information & HealthLOCAL: 601DATE: February 2, 2022TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.PLACE: Zoom (please contact your local area office for zoom link)AGENDA
Local Election Meeting. Get Involved in Your Union.
During the past month, nominations have been open for the following local 601 executive positions:
• Chairperson• First Vice-Chairperson• Second Vice-Chairperson • Treasur...
January 19, 2022
Public Service Negotiations Scheduled to Commence - BC General Employees' Uni...
BCGEU President and Public Service Bargaining Committee Chair Stephanie Smith announced this week that negotiations aimed at reaching our 19th public service main and component collective agreements will kick off at the end of this month."I'm pleased that the BCGEU and the PSA will begin negotiations on January 31 well ahead of the March 31, 2022 expiry of the current collective agreements," sa...
January 19, 2022
Public Service Negotiations Scheduled to Commence - BC General Employees' Uni...
BCGEU President and Public Service Bargaining Committee Chair Stephanie Smith announced this week that negotiations aimed at reaching our 19th public service main and component collective agreements will kick off at the end of this month."I'm pleased that the BCGEU and the PSA will begin negotiations on January 31 well ahead of the March 31, 2022 expiry of the current collective agreements," sa...
January 18, 2022
604 MCFD members at 5084 Sachem Rd., Agassiz - Steward nominations - BC Gener...
Nominations are now open for a steward with the Ministry of Children and Family Development located at 5084 Sachem Road in Agassiz.
The union will train new stewards. If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of the steward, please contact our office.
The deadline for nominations is January 27, 2022 by 5:00 pm
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for su...
January 18, 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 18, 2022
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY
GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
An Administrative Assistant is required to assist secretarial and word processing functions for staff representatives, as well assist with the implementation of library projects.
DUTIES:
General Advocacy administrative duties may include processing a...
January 18, 2022
Nominations for Local 603 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson (one)
First Vice-Chairperson (one)
Second Vice-Chairperson (one)
Treasurer (one)
Recording Secretary (one)
Member at Large (six)
Equity Member at Large - Indigenous workers; workers of colour; (2SLGBTQI+) workers; and workers with disabilities (two)
Young Worker (one)
Members can submit nomination form...
January 17, 2022
Administrative Assistant - Finance (Regular/LEVEL 3) - BC General Employees' ...
BCGEU – HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
January 14, 2022
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - FINANCE
GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 83,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services.
The BCGEU requires an administrat...
January 17, 2022
Administrative Assistant - Advocacy (Regular/LEVEL 3) - BC General Employees'...
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTING
January 17, 2022
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY
GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
An Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in Advocacy.
DUTIES:
Will include processing a variety of documents on a personal computer ...
January 17, 2022
Administrative Assistant - Advocacy (Temporary 12 months/LEVEL 3) - BC Genera...
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTING
January 17, 2022
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY (Temporary)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
An Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in Advocacy. Term of assignment is up to 12 months or return of incumbent.
DUTIES:
Will include processi...
January 14, 2022
Staff Representative - Negotiations Department- BC General Employees' Union (...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 14, 2022
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Negotiations Department, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Negotiations: Working with bargaining units and bargaining councils to develop collective agreement proposals and bargaining strategies; development and implementation o...
January 14, 2022
Local 606 Nomination for Local Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large
Young Worker Member-at-Large
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office. The deadline for nominations is: February 23, 2022 at 5:00 ...
January 12, 2022
Nomination for Local 611 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (4 Positions)
Young Worker (1 Position)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: February 10, 20...
January 10, 2022
COVID-19 Safety And Omicron - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Our union is once again seeing an increase in COVID-19 numbers throughout the province, with 80% of the reported cases being attributed to the Omicron variant . On January 7, the PHO announced an order requiring businesses to return to COVID-19 Safety Plans. The situation is evolving daily and the BCGEU will be updating you as we get more information.The BCGEU will continue to advocate for meas...
January 10, 2022
Nomination for Local 609 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice
2nd Vice
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member at Large – 4 positions
Young Worker
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: Wednesday, February 9, 2022
If there is an electio...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.