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May 08, 2026
Media Release: B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout...
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May 8, 2026
B.C. government betrays workers in liquor distribution sellout
BCGEU says expanding private liquor distribution puts hundreds of jobs and public service revenue at risk, bypasses a commitment to union consultation and weakens B.C.'s effective public distribution system
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) i...
May 07, 2026
UBC-O - Tentative Agreement Reached - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Tentative Agreement Reached
Late yesterday evening, the BCGEU and UBC Okanagan bargaining committees reached a Tentative Agreement for the renewal of the 2022-2025 Collective Agreement. This Collective Agreement governs the terms and working conditions of your employment as a UBC-O employee and a unionized member of the B.C. General Employees' Union. The tentative renewal is for a four-year ter...
May 06, 2026
All BCGEU Members - Request Proposal: Logo Design for PE Indigenous Advisory...
Hello Members,
The BCGEU is inviting proposals from Indigenous members of the union, as well as their children and dependents, for the design of a logo for the Provincial Executive Indigenous Advisory Committee. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply to this email to confirm your interest.PurposeWe are seeking an original logo that reflects the relationship between the union a...
May 06, 2026
Local 710 - Fort St. John Public Library Association - Notice of Bargaining C...
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Bargaining Committee. One (1) Bargaining Committee Chair Two (2) Bargaining Committee Members One (1) Alternate Bargaining Committee Member Nominations are to be mailed, emailed, or hand delivered (in mailbox at the back door) to:
BCGEU Peace River Area Office10147 100 Avenue Fort St. John BC V1J 1Y7 Phone: 250-785-6185 Fax: 250-785-0...
April 30, 2026
All Local 703 BCGEU Members - Nominations for Local 703 Executive By-Election...
To: All Local 703 BCGEU Members
Re: Nominations for Local 703 Executive By-Election
There are four vacancies on the Local 703 Executive for the following positions:
Chairperson
Member at Large (2 positions)
Member at Large – Young Worker
The successful candidates will serve for the remainder of the current term (2024 – 2027).Completed nomination forms must be received by the Lower Main...
April 28, 2026
All Local 703 BCGEU Members at Justice Institute of British Columbia - Call f...
Nominations are now open for 2 (two) steward positions at your worksite. Nominations close at 4:00pm on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union. Some of the roles of a steward are:
Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.
Supporting co-workers in meetings with management.
Listening t...
April 28, 2026
All BCGEU members - Remembering lives lost and recommitting to safer workplac...
Every year on April 28, the Day of Mourning is recognized by people across Canada and around the world to remember those who have been injured, become ill or tragically died in needless workplace incidents.
In 2025, 185 people in B.C. died due to work. This is the number of deaths reported to WorkSafeBC as of March 25, 2026. As of January 31, 2026, 138 of these were accepted claims for work-rel...
April 28, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day - BC General Emplo...
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April 28, 2026
BCGEU Hits 100,000 Members Ahead of May Day
BCGEU announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 members, coming just ahead of International Workers' Day (May Day), a global day recognizing the importance of worker solidarity and collective action. This rapid growth reflects a renewed momentum among workers across industries who are seeking stronger pr...
April 27, 2026
All members working in post-secondary - Our union and B.C.'s post-secondary s...
Our union and B.C.'s post-secondary sector
Dear Members,
As you know, our sector is in serious flux due to chronic underfunding, failure of government to review its outdated funding formula, and federal changes to immigration and international students. We're writing to update you on a few efforts our union has made to help ensure your rights and value remain at the forefront of both employe...
April 24, 2026
All members located in Victoria, BC - Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in ...
Attend the Day of Mourning ceremony in Victoria, April 28 at 12pm
Next Tuesday, April 28, 2026, is the National Day of Mourning – a time to remember our co-workers who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work, and to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces.
As a BCGEU member residing in the Victoria area, you are encouraged to attend the in-pe...
April 16, 2026
All BCGEU Members of School District # 59 - Bargaining Updates & Membership ...
To: All BCGEU Members of School District # 59
Re: Bargaining Updates & Membership Meetings
Please click on the link to get information on School District #59 bargaining updates and membership meetings.
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In solidarity
Rhonda Fields, Local 710 Bargaining Chairperson
Marsha Dufresne, Local 710 Bargaining Committee Member
Denise Tibbetts, Local 710 Bargaining Committee Membe...
April 14, 2026
BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine ...
MEDIA RELEASE April 14, 2026
BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The BCGEU, representing the unionized workers at the Kootenay Lake ferries, has filed an unfair labour practice complaint at the Labour Relations Board (LRB). The BCGEU takes the position that Western Pacific Marine has refused to sign and imple...
April 14, 2026
The 10th anniversary of the toxic drug supply public health emergency - BC Ge...
This day arrives with profound heaviness as we reach 10 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in British Columbia. In that time, more than 19,000 lives have been lost, including BCGEU members and their loved ones. This loss is unbearable, and it continues every day.
Our union stands with everyone demanding dignity for all and access to high-quality, evidence...
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