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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.

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February 11, 2026

Solidarity and Support for Tumbler Ridge - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Dear members,  On behalf of the BCGEU, we are heartbroken by the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. We are grieving the profound loss of life, and our thoughts are with the victims, their families, students, educators, first responders, and everyone impacted by this devastating event. We are connecting to members and employers in the community and will provide more updates as we are able. We wan...

February 11, 2026

All BCGEU members in Area 10 - Standing Together After the Tumbler Ridge Scho...

This morning, our community is devasted by the news of the shooting at Tumbler Ridge High School. We are heartbroken by this act of violence and extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, students, educators, first responders, and everyone impacted. To those of you who were working and who were first responders, we recognize the courage, care, and professionalism you showed ...

February 06, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L3) LEARNING & OHS - BC General Employees' Union (B...

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L3)LEARNING & OHSJOB ID: P0440  INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGFebruary 6, 2026   Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Learning & OHS Department Grade: L3 – MoveUp Agreement Wage Rate: $36.79 - $39.67 per hour  An Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in the Learning and Occ...

February 03, 2026

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE - VICTORIA AREA OFFICE (SR2/TEMPORARY 6 MONTHS/2 POSITIO...

TEMPORARY STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (SR2)VICTORIA AREA OFFICEJOB ID: P0401/P0092   INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 29, 2026     Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of VAO, the temporary Staff Representative plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the union, in a fast-paced environment, including assisting union officers, stewards, and members with various administra...

February 03, 2026

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE - VICTORIA AREA OFFICE (SR2/REGULAR) - BC General Employ...

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (SR2)VICTORIA AREA OFFICEJOB ID: P0313  INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 29, 2026     Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of VAO, the Staff Representative plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the union, in a fast-paced environment, including assisting union officers, stewards, and members with various administrative functions, collective ...

February 02, 2026

All BCGEU members who work in the library sector - Attend BCLA 2026 on us! -...

Attend BCLA 2026 on us! The BCGEU is once again sponsoring the BC Library Association's annual conference in Richmond, B.C., April 22-24, 2026. This conference offers extensive learning and networking opportunities for library workers across British Columbia.  To make this opportunity more accessible for BCGEU members, the Component 7 Library Bargaining Council (LBC) has purchased a ticket for ...

February 02, 2026

All BCGEU Members at Legal Services Society (Legal Aid BC) - Bargaining Commi...

Your Collective Agreement expires on March 31, 2026, and your union is now assisting you in electing a bargaining committee. It is a three-person committee consisting of one Bargaining Committee Chair and two Bargaining Committee Members. This is an opportunity for any BCGEU member in good standing to play an important role in representing the interests of your fellow members at the bargaining ...

January 30, 2026

Black History Month 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Black History Month in B.C.: Events, Film & Ways to Engage February is Black History Month, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of its recognition in Canada. It’s a time to honour the histories, cultures, leadership, and ongoing contributions of Black communities — and to continue the work toward equity and justice beyond a single month.This February, we encourage everyone to attend l...

January 19, 2026

Have your say about our contract - survey open until Feb 13 - BC General Empl...

Have your say about our contract - survey open until Feb 13  Dear members,  As you may know, your collective agreement with Okanagan College expired on June 30, 2025.  Since then, your Bargaining Committee has met several times to prepare for the negotiations of a new collective agreement. They have much work ahead of them, including the drafting and prioritization of proposals that will be pre...

December 23, 2025

Area 01 BCGEU Members - Free Family Swim Day - BC General Employees' Union (B...

To Area 01 BCGEU Members Free Family Swim Day  Join Us for a Fun-Filled Afternoon at Saanich Commonwealth Pool Event DetailsLooking for a way to spend quality time with your family over the holiday season? You're invited to our Family Swim Event at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool!Date and TimeDate:                          Sunday, December 28, 2025Time:                          1:00 pm to 4:00 p...

December 18, 2025

90% Yes: Members stand together for better health care - BC General Employees...

90% Yes: Members stand together for better health care Specialized health professionals send strong message with strike vote    90.1% of BC's health science professionals have voted in favour of taking job action in support of efforts to negotiate a fair contract. This is a strong message that the government cannot ignore: your bargaining committee is not backing down in our fight for a contra...

December 18, 2025

Local 710 Members - Northern Lights College - Faculty, Dawson Creek Campus - ...

To: Local 710 Members - Northern Lights College - Faculty, Dawson Creek Campus Re: Opening of Steward Elections We have received a nomination for a steward position, as such we are opening Steward nominations for Local 710, Northern Lights College - Faculty, Dawson Creek Campus. Please read and post the attached package on your union bulletin board. Nominations are now open and will close on Mo...