Mask usage in BCGEU buildings
(Updated Apr 27, 2023)
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Effective immediately, we are making a change to our building protocols regarding mask usage in our buildings.
Mask use is now optional in our buildings, including in common areas and meeting rooms.
Staff and visitors to BCGEU buildings may, of course, continue to use masks and other layers of protection based on their own comfort and risk factors. We ask that we respect others and wear masks if requested in groups.
Please be reminded that no one should attend BCGEU buildings if they have active cold or flu-like symptoms.
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.
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)CARIBOO AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGMay 30, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Cariboo Area Office, effective date to be determined. The term of assignment is up to 6 months.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meeti...
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2023 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
Click here for the 2023 scholarship winners
(Winners will be mailed a letter with instructions on how to claim their scholarship).
This year, applicants were asked to write an essay or submit a video on one of five topics:
1. Workplace health and safety is a core value of the labour movement. What r...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2023
Atira workers unionize, join BCGEU
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Today over 500 workers at Atira Women's Resource Society (AWRS) have officially joined the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU). This incredible win is the result of workers organizing and making connections across over 35 worksites and a significant majority of workers signing ca...
EXCLUDED HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTMay 26, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Human Resources Officer. The position is located at its headquarters in Burnaby and will report to the Director and Executive Director of Human Resources.
Effective date to be determined.
This position will be part of a team in ...
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR IT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTINGMAY 24, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia representing over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services.
The BCGEU seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to join a team of dedicated staff supporting the u...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to advise that the tentative agreement was ratified with a vote that was 96% in favour. The next steps are for a draft collective agreement to be produced and proofed by the bargaining committee, union and the employer. When the agreement has been signed by the parties, copies will be distributed to all members. I would like to take this opportunity to again...
Your current collective agreement expires on June 30, 2023 and plans are now underway to return to the bargaining table. Therefore, a new bargaining committee must be elected. The nomination period has been extended to June 2, 2023. We are looking for one additional person to complete the committee.
The following members have been acclaimed:
- Karen Cooling, Bargaining Committee Chair- Kyle K...
To: All BCGEU Members at Okanagan College - Vocational Instructors
Re: Tentative Agreement Reached!
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement, retroactive to April 1, 2022. The ratification vote will take place following settlement at all five tables captured under the IBC common agreement: Okanagan College, Coast Mountain, Northern Lights, Selk...
A tentative renewal agreement has been reached with the Employer to bring back for you to vote on and a ratification vote has been scheduled for May 18, 2023.
Your bargaining committee is strongly recommending acceptance of the offer.
The vote will be held in person at the worksite. No proxy ballots are permitted.
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Time: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Location: NEC, Room L1...
Friends,We are very pleased to report that late Tuesday, April 18th, we entered into a tentative settlement for the renewal of your 2019-2022 Collective Agreement. Highlights include:THREE YEAR AGREEMENT The term of the agreement will be from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. GENERAL WAGE INCREASES The general wage increases for each year of the agreement are as established in the 2022 Shared Reco...
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report that the ratification vote is now completed and you have voted 91.0% in favour of the collective agreement.
Thank you for your strong support during the bargaining process. In solidarity,
Ryan Cousineau, Bargaining Committee Chairperson Dana Klynsoon , Bargaining Committee member Olga Routkovskaia, Bargaining Committee member Linsay Buss, Staff Re...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),
Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.