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2023 BCGEU Scholarships - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Applications for the 2023 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.
Our annual scholarship program of up to $85,000 offers awards of $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.Apply online here
Eligibility
A BCGEU member in good standing, or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and
A s...
March 29, 2023
POSITION: ADMIN SUPPORT – ADVOCACY - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
ADMIN SUPPORT ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 29, 2023
GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
An Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in Advocacy.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will include processing a variety of documents on a personal computer including reports, memoranda, forms, leaves of...
March 29, 2023
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal - BC General ...
March 29, 2023For immediate release
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal
BURNABY – The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) announced today that the 19,000 members of the community social services bargaining unit employed by the Community Social Services Employer's Association (CSSEA) voted 95 per cent to accept the tentative agreement. The B.C...
March 29, 2023
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Regular) - KAMLOOPS AREA OFFICE - BC General Employees...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE KAMLOOPS AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 29, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Kamloops Area Office, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meetings; assisting in union elections, preparing and conduc...
March 28, 2023
Seeking members interested in health & safety at Surrey Whalley Urgent Primar...
Getting involved with Occupational Health & Safety is a great way for union members to contribute. As a safety committee member, you will help ensure your employer is following OH&S regulations. You can raise the profile of health and safety and improve your working environment. Would you like to serve on an Occupational Health & Safety Committee at your worksite?
Members of the Com...
March 28, 2023
Staff Representative (Temporary) - Fraser Valley Area Office - BC General Emp...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)FRASER VALLEY AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 28, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Fraser Valley Area Office, effective date to be determined. The term of the assignment is up to 5 months or return of incumbent.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration ...
March 27, 2023
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary) NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT - BC General Employe...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGMarch 27, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Negotiations Department for up to 6 months or return of incumbent. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES:
Negotiations: Working with bargaining units and bargaining councils to develop collective agreement p...
March 27, 2023
Administrative Assistant – West Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call) - BC...
BCGEU West Kootenay AREA OFFICE
EXTERNAL POSTING
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – West Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 (Training/Overload)/LEVEL 5 (Backfill) - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The B.C. General Employees Union is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and ...
March 27, 2023
Administrative Assistant – East Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call) - B...
BCGEU East Koootenay AREA OFFICE
EXTERNAL POSTING
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – East Kootenay Area Office (Temporary/On-Call)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 (Training/Overload)/LEVEL 5 (Backfill) - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The B.C. General Employees Union is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in t...
March 24, 2023
Jesus & Nora Supnet – Scottsdale House - Worksite visits on March 31, 2023 - ...
Come meet our BCGEU Executive!
On Friday, March 31, 2023 we will be visiting your worksite to meet with you, collect member information, help members accessing the member portal and to answer your questions! We will also be handing out SWAG!
We'll see you at:
SCOTTSDALE HOUSE between 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
See you then!
Andii Stephens Staff Representative Shelley EinarsonLocal 804 Vice Chair
Down...
March 24, 2023
Lookout Housing & Health Society at Gateway, Positive Haven and Guildford loc...
To: All BCGEU members at Lookout Housing & Health Society at Gateway, Positive Haven and Guildford locations
Re: WORKSITE VISITS ON MARCH 31, 2023
Come meet our BCGEU Executive!
On Friday, March 31, 2023 we will be visiting your worksite to meet with you, collect member information, help members accessing the member portal and to answer your questions! We will also be handing out SWAG!We'...
March 24, 2023
Call for Shop Stewards at Motivation/Power/Achievement Society (MPA) - BC Gen...
Nominations are now open for 4 Steward positions.
There will be one at each worksite (Banyen; Sophia; Tilikum) plus 1 overall steward and will close on Monday, April 24, 2023.
Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union.
Some of the roles of a Shop Steward are:
- Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.- Supporti...
March 23, 2023
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House Services Association - Your New Collective Agreem...
In December 2022, your Employer applied to join the Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA). If approved, you would join the General Services Collective Agreement. The first step was for the BC government to add your Employer's name to the Community Social Services Employer Regulation through a BC Order in Council (OIC).The Government has issued the OIC, which means the non-mon...
March 22, 2023
Local 0810 Members - Nominations Received for Vacant Positions on the Local E...
We have received nominations for the following vacant position on the 0810 Local Executive.
Member at Large
As per the D-8 policy:"Where no nomination is received for an office, nominations will be considered to remain open, but by-elections should 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 l...
March 21, 2023
CBA Members- April 1, 2023 general wage increase update - BC General Employee...
New inflation figures released today confirm that the maximum wage protections in our collective agreement will be triggered, and members will receive the full 6.75% wage increase starting April 1, 2023. This brings the total general wage increases for the first two years of the agreement to well over 10% for most members, on top of 1.5% low wage redress, and the elimination of step 1 on the wa...
March 20, 2023
Local 801 nomination for Local Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Nominations are now open for the following position(s) on the local executive:
Young Worker (29 and under)
The term is two (2) years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: Monday, March 27, 2023, 5 p.m.
If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x...
March 14, 2023
Shop Steward Nominations for Vancouver Island Aids Society Members - BC Gener...
Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards for Vancouver Island Aids Society.
The deadline for submission of nominations is:
Thursday, April 13, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to: [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from work and ongoing support from the Union. In solid...
March 13, 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office - BC General Employees' U...
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – North Island Area Office GRADE: LEVEL 5 - MoveUP AGREEMENT An Administrative Assistant is required to provide administrative support to the staff representatives in the North Island Area Office. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will perform Level 5 duties as assigned. Duties will include processing a variety of documents on ...
March 11, 2023
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union’s analysis - BC General Empl...
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union's analysis Each year the B.C. government releases a budget that outlines their priorities for the coming years. These budgets have significant impacts on BCGEU members, both at work and as residents of our province. Our union pays careful attention to government's priorities and has prepared an in-depth analysis of the key points for BCGEU member...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.