NEWS & UPDATES
2023 BCGEU Scholarships - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Applications for the 2023 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.
Our annual scholarship program of up to $85,000 offers awards of $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.Apply online here
Eligibility
A BCGEU member in good standing, or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and
A s...
March 30, 2023
Guru Nanak Education Society of BC - Your rights and entitlements as union me...
ਇਹ ਇਕ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਸੂਚਨਾ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਤੋਂ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰੋ।
Friends,
YOUR RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS AS UNION MEMBERS
This bulletin is being sent to correct some misconceptions that your employer seems to hold about the union and your rights and entitlements under the new collective agreement.
In recent weeks, the teachers at Sikh Academy have received emails from Principal Rishi...
March 29, 2023
POSITION: ADMIN SUPPORT – ADVOCACY - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
ADMIN SUPPORT ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 29, 2023
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 & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will include processing a variety of documents on a personal computer including reports, memoranda, forms, leaves of...
March 29, 2023
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal - BC General ...
March 29, 2023For immediate release
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal
BURNABY – The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) announced today that the 19,000 members of the community social services bargaining unit employed by the Community Social Services Employer's Association (CSSEA) voted 95 per cent to accept the tentative agreement. The B.C...
March 29, 2023
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Regular) - KAMLOOPS AREA OFFICE - BC General Employees...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE KAMLOOPS AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 29, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Kamloops Area Office, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meetings; assisting in union elections, preparing and conduc...
March 28, 2023
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library - UPDATE ON BARGAINING - RATIFIED - BC Gener...
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report that on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the tentative agreement between the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library and the BCGEU was ratified by the membership.We would like to thank you for your support through this round of bargaining. As well, we would like to thank you for taking the time to cast your ballot.If you should have any questions, please contact ...
March 28, 2023
Staff Representative (Temporary) - Fraser Valley Area Office - BC General Emp...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)FRASER VALLEY AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 28, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Fraser Valley Area Office, effective date to be determined. The term of the assignment is up to 5 months or return of incumbent.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration ...
March 27, 2023
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary) NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT - BC General Employe...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 27, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Negotiations Department for up to 6 months or return of incumbent. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES:
Negotiations: Working with bargaining units and bargaining councils to develop collective agreement p...
March 27, 2023
Administrative Assistant – West Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call) - BC...
BCGEU West Kootenay AREA OFFICE
EXTERNAL POSTING
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – West Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 (Training/Overload)/LEVEL 5 (Backfill) - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The B.C. General Employees Union is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and ...
March 27, 2023
Administrative Assistant – East Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call) - B...
BCGEU East Koootenay AREA OFFICE
EXTERNAL POSTING
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – East Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 (Training/Overload)/LEVEL 5 (Backfill) - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The B.C. General Employees Union is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in t...
March 23, 2023
Justice Institute of BC Collective Agreement Ratifies! - BC General Employees...
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report that the ratification vote is now completed and you have voted 89.5% in favour of the collective agreement. Thank you for your strong support during the bargaining process. In solidarity, Lorna Colasimone, Bargaining Unit ChairpersonSherri Rudeloff, Bargaining Committee MemberLinsay Buss, Staff Representative, Negotiations Download JIBC Rat Vot...
March 22, 2023
BC Family Maintenance Agency - April 1, 2023 General Wage Increase Update - B...
To: All Members at BC Family Maintenance AgencyRe: April 1, 2023 General Wage Increase Update
New inflation figures released on March 21 confirm that the maximum wage protections in your collective agreement will be triggered, and members will receive the full 6.75% wage increase effective April 1, 2023.Our union is working to make sure that you receive this wage increase as soon as possible.Yo...
March 16, 2023
Legal Services Society (Legal Aid BC) - Bargaining Committee Nominations Clos...
At the close of nominations at 4:00 pm on Tuesday March 14, 2023 there were three nominations for three positions on the bargaining committee. Therefore, all three nominees have been declared acclaimed and are as follows:
Natasha Dawes (Bargaining Committee Chair)
Libby Kelly (Bargaining Committee Member)
Stephanie Lightfoot (Bargaining Committee Member)
Our Union thanks them for stepping for...
March 13, 2023
BCIT Support Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Negotiations with the employer commenced, for a renewal agreement, on January 23rd, 2023. We have met at the bargaining table six days since then.
There are a significant number of proposals from both parties. We have bundled some of the proposals and appointed working groups (sub-committees) to meet separately and focus on these specific issues. For example, we have a sub-committee to review ...
March 13, 2023
Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Inc. - Bargaining survey - BC General Employees'...
In preparation for bargaining and the renewal of your collective agreement, your Bargaining Committee is looking for your feedback on your priorities and your issues of importance.Please fill in this survey by Friday, March 31st. If you know someone who is a BCGEU member and did not receive this survey, please pass it on! If you were forwarded this email, make sure your union has your current h...
March 13, 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office - BC General Employees' U...
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office GRADE: LEVEL 5 - MoveUP AGREEMENT An Administrative Assistant is required to provide administrative support to the staff representatives in the North Island Area Office. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will perform Level 5 duties as assigned. Duties will include processing a variety of documents on ...
March 11, 2023
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union’s analysis - BC General Empl...
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union's analysis Each year the B.C. government releases a budget that outlines their priorities for the coming years. These budgets have significant impacts on BCGEU members, both at work and as residents of our province. Our union pays careful attention to government's priorities and has prepared an in-depth analysis of the key points for BCGEU member...
March 10, 2023
Justice Institute BC - NOTICE OF POLL – ratification vote and membership meet...
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report we have reached a settlement we are unanimously recommending you vote YES to ratify the agreement. The Ratification Document can be found here.
You will receive voting credentials on Wednesday, March 15th at 9:00 am. at the email that the union has on file for you. If you do not receive an email with your voting credentials you can request credent...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.