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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’ UNIONSENIOR CLERK – CONVENTIONS AND TRAVEL (2 positions)
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTINGJOB ID: MU015
January 16, 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 Tra...
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 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 ...
January 02, 2025
BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA) - Bargaining Committee Results and Next ...
At the close of nominations, the following were acclaimed to your 2025 bargaining committee:
Steve Kitcher (VCO)Tina Gaiardo (LMCO)Danielle Lamb (NICO)
In the coming weeks, your bargaining committee and the staff representative will begin preparing for negotiations with the employer. This will include training in the process and pitfalls of bargaining, seeking member input via bargaining survey...
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 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 29, 2024
Instructors at Northern Lights College (Local 710) - Bargaining Committee Nom...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that the nomination period for committee members ended November 18 at 5 PM.Nominations were open for 4 committee member positions, and we received 4 nominations so all will be acclaimed.Your bargaining committee will be:Rob-Roy DouglasBrandon MacKinnonKushnuma DubashRegan King
Please join me in congratulating the new Bargaining Committee. In soli...
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 26, 2024
BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA) - Bargaining Committee Nominations Open ...
Call for Nominations
Nominations are now open for a bargaining committee to negotiate renewal of the collective agreement with the employer. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the union staff representative and other elected leaders to help ensure their voices are heard and interests are protected and advanced through the bargaining process.
The bargaining committee has three pos...
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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