COMPONENT 7 - EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Component 7 includes members who work in colleges and institutes as instructors and support staff, in private environmental testing laboratories, legal services, and other related fields.
Employers include community colleges, the B.C. Institute of Technology, the Justice Institute of B.C., private labs, BC NDP Caucus and Constituency Offices, legal services to the public and many more.
Venue: BCGEU - 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 3W3 Date: Saturday May 3, 2025Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm The Area 03 and 04 Cross Component Committees are putting on a Labour history seminar presented by Mark Leier. What is May Day? Why is it celebrated by workers around the world, but largely ignored as a day of workers' protest in North America? What is its...
On April 14, 2016, the BC Provincial Health Officer declared a public health emergency around the significant increase in opioid-related overdose deaths. Since that time, we have all been impacted as the lives of over 16,000 people have been lost in our province. We have also seen the nature of the crisis evolve into one of mass drug poisoning among an unregulated supply, while our workers cont...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2025
LifeLabs workers and patients to deliver message to government at legislature
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Bringing together striking LifeLabs workers and the patients that rely on them, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Health Coalition will be marching to the B.C. Legislature on Wednesday to deliver a message from thousands...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025BCGEU urges government to make good on announcement, bring LifeLabs into public systemBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds the provincial government's announcement today to move existing contracts away from U.S. suppliers in favour of supporting B.C. and Canadian businesses, but questions whether this al...
We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 701 Executive:
A reminder per the D-8 Policy, where no nomination is received for an office, nominations will be considered to remain open, but by-elections should not occur until all appeals are exhausted. During the three-year term, if a member in good standing submits a nomination for a vacant position, the local executiv...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025LifeLabs workers rally in Nanaimo for fair deal BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – LifeLabs workers on strike in Nanaimo aren't just picketing for fair wages. They’re fighting to stop the constant turnover of staff at Patient Service Centres and the negative impact this has on patient care.
“LifeLabs workers receive 4-16 per cent below what others in ...
We want to hear from you
As we've shared in recent bulletins, this pause in bargaining has given us time to regroup and refine our strategy. A key part of this effort is checking in with members to reaffirm what matters most to you at the bargaining table. With recent shifts in both the economic and political landscape, we want to ensure we're aligned as we move forward together.
Keep an eye ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 9, 2025BCGEU announces key step toward ending Kootenay Lake Ferry strike following special mediationBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – After days of intensive work in special mediation, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is pleased to announce a breakthrough aimed at resolving the ongoing Kootenay Lake Ferry strike. Both the union and Western...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2025Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Bringing together striking LifeLabs workers and the patients that rely on them, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Health Coalition will hold a joint rally in Burnaby, B.C. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, to support the fight for a fair deal. “LifeLabs work...
Following the nomination process last Fall, one position remains vacant; therefore, we are opening nominations for one position.
Nominations are now open for one Douglas College Support bargaining committee member.Any BCGEU member in good standing, working in the Douglas College Support bargaining unit, can be nominated or accept nomination to run in the election. If more than one candidate is ...
Every year, on April 28, BCGEU members across the province come together to honour and remember co-workers and family members who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work.It is critical that we all remember those workers and reiterate our commitment to fight for the living to prevent further tragedies.Here are a few ways you can acknowledge Day of Mourning on...
Are you tired of the long waits and wrap-around lines to get into LifeLabs? Are you worried about the Americanization of our healthcare system?These concerns are connected. By standing with our local LifeLabs members who are on strike in the Lower Mainland and communities across B.C., you're speaking out on both issues. Join them for a solidarity rally on Sunday, April 6, 12:00 pm (NOON) to 2:0...
Rapid Grievance Tribunal
So far this round of bargaining, discussions have been focused on key non-monetary proposals. One of the most important to our committee is the Rapid Grievance Tribunal. Here's why:
ISSUE:
The length of time it takes to settle grievances is too long – especially for simple grievances like:
union leave denial
vacation denial
overtime bypasses
other, simple, str...
As you may know, our current collective agreements expired yesterday. We want to reassure you that the terms of our agreement will stay in effect until a new one is negotiated and ratified. This is outlined in our collective agreements under the section titled "Terms of Agreement – Notice to Bargain" and means that, as of today (April 1), it is business as usual for you and your coworkers.
We a...
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility
"We aspire to a world made in the image of everyday people"
Statement from BCGEU's Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou
Quality, universal healthcare; secure, affordable housing; respectful workplaces; jobs that pay the bills (without breaking our backs and spirits). What do all of these goals have in common?
They'r...
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BCGEU pleased with government appointment of Special Mediator in ferries disputeBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargaining committee representing workers at Western Pacific Marine (WPM) is pleased that the Ministry of Labour has assigned a Special Mediator to work with the two parties to reach a fair agreement in their l...
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