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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 20, 2025
Bargaining Update for NTT Data Canada Members - BC General Employees' Union (...
As you know the elections for the bargaining committee have been finalized and your new bargaining committee has met for three days this week. We worked hard to review all of the membership surveys, and other memberships submissions to determine your bargaining priorities.We have a tentative date in February to exchange proposals with the employer and we are waiting to finalize further bargaini...
January 20, 2025
Vacation scheduling for Component 6 SDPR members - BC General Employees' Unio...
There has been some confusion around the vacation scheduling process and members have been asking for assistance. Our union would like to clarify the language of Article 8 of the Component 6 collective agreement. Articles 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 apply to members in the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR), and articles 8.5 and 8.6 apply to members who were in former HAS classif...
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 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 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 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...
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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