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November 14, 2025
Reminder: Zoom info session tomorrow + don’t forget to vote - BC General Empl...
Reminder: Zoom info session tomorrow + don't forget to vote
Dear members,
Yesterday, public service workers and members of the BCGEU voted "yes" to accept their new collective agreement with the provincial government. We congratulate them on this success.
While the gains they achieved pave the way for meaningful improvements at our own bargaining table, community health members still need to ...
November 13, 2025
BCGEU public service members ratify tentative agreement - BC General Employee...
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November 13, 2025
BURNABY, B.C. – BCGEU members of the public service have voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement reached between the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the provincial government's Public Service Agency (PSA). Of all public service members, 79% took part in the vote, and 89.3% of those who voted supported (ratified) the tentative agreem...
November 13, 2025
PS members - Tentative Agreement Ratified – Thank you for your strength and s...
Dear members of the public service,We are pleased to share that BCGEU members have voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement reached with the provincial government. This vote marks the conclusion of a long and challenging round of bargaining, one defined by your strength, unity, and unwavering commitment to fairness.
Of all public service members, 79% took part in the vote, and 89.3...
November 13, 2025
All members covered by the CBA - Correction: New benefit launches November 15...
Correction: New benefit launches November 15, 2025
Correction: Good news – the new Mental Health and Wellness Benefit to be added to your Extended Health Benefits Plan will begin on November 15, 2025, not in January as previously communicated. Please disregard the previous email about this benefit as the details and the FAQ below have been updated. Our apologies for any confusion....
November 10, 2025
All members at Lift Community Services of qathet Society - Strike vote opens ...
NOTICE OF POLL Please note: This strike authorization vote is for Community Bargaining Association (CBA) members only. If you're a nurse or clinician at this worksite, please disregard this email. You've become part of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) at a crucial time in our fight for fairness and respect in community health. Since March, the CBA Bargaining Committee has been meeti...
November 07, 2025
BCGEU Demands BC Wildfire Service act immediately to protect wildland firefig...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2025
BCGEU demands BC Wildfire Service act immediately to protect wildland firefighters
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is calling on the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) to take immediate and meaningful action to protect wildland firefighters following yesterday's significant administrative penalty issued by ...
November 07, 2025
BCGEU public service members begin vote on tentative agreement - BC General E...
Media Advisory:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 7, 2025BURNABY, B.C. – BCGEU members of the public service began voting yesterday on the tentative agreement reached between the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the provincial government's Public Service Agency (PSA). Voting will be done online via Simply Voting and will take place between November 6 and 13.BCGEU president Paul Finch says t...
November 06, 2025
CBA Members - Community Health Only - Strike vote info sessions — join us to...
Dear BCGEU,
As our strike vote continues, we're sending a quick reminder about information sessions being held today and next week:
💻 Zoom Sessions
Thursday, Nov 6 – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 15 – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 20 – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
🔗 Zoom link sent via bulletin
Meeting ID: contact [email protected]
Passcode: Contact communication...
November 05, 2025
C8 - New mental health & wellness benefit launching January 1, 2026 - BC Gene...
New mental health & wellness benefit launching January 1, 2026
Dear BCGEU members covered by the CBA,
Improved coverage for counselling and mental health support has been a strong priority for community health members. We're pleased to announce that a new Mental Health and Wellness Benefit will be added to your Extended Health Benefits Plan effective January 1, 2026. This enhancement marks ...
November 05, 2025
2026 CLC Winter School registration is now open for applications! - BC Genera...
2026 CLC Winter School registration is now open for applications! Every year, union members from across British Columbia gather at the Canadian Labour Congress's Winter School to build a stronger labour movement through a number of engaging workshops and courses. All BCGEU members interested in learning more about the labour movement and our union can apply to attend! The 2026 Winter School wil...
November 04, 2025
Local 804 - Fraser Health Authority - Langley Urgent Primary Care Centre - No...
To: All Local 804 BCGEU Member at: Fraser Health Authority – Langley Urgent Primary Care Centre 202 - 20434 64 Ave, LangleyRe: Nominations for Stewards
Nominations are now open for stewards at the above noted work location.New stewards are trained by the union.Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union.Some of the roles of a steward are:
H...
November 04, 2025
CBA members - Strike vote is OPEN - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Strike vote is OPEN
Dear Member,
Our strike authorization vote opened yesterday – and your voting credentials have been sent to your personal email address.
If you haven't voted yet, check for an email with your credentials from [email protected]. If you can't find the email, please check your spam or junk folder.
Still can't find it? Reach out to [email protected] or 833-833-...
November 03, 2025
PS members - Component Agreements Now Available Online - BC General Employees...
Component Agreements Now Available Online
Good afternoon public service members,
We're pleased to share that all Component Agreements from this round of bargaining are now available on our website.
Members can now review the full text of their component-specific language, including updated provisions, clarified language, and improvements secured through bargaining.
Access to the individual ...
October 30, 2025
Public Service members - Your Tentative Agreement: What It Means and What Com...
Your Tentative Agreement: What It Means and What Comes Next
The ratification process is officially underway - and BCGEU President and Public Service Bargaining Committee Chair Paul Finch has an important video message for you. In it, he reflects on the mediation process that got us here, what this tentative agreement means for members and key highlights of the agreement, and what comes next in ...
October 30, 2025
CBA Members - Strike vote opens November 3 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
STRIKE VOTE - NOTICE OF POLL
Dear members covered by the CBA, Despite nearly 20 days at the bargaining table this year, your bargaining committee has not seen meaningful progress on the key priorities identified by members. As a result, negotiations with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and the provincial government reached an impasse on October 3, 2025.Because we have not reached...
October 26, 2025
BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Provincial Government After Eight Week...
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October 26, 2025
BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Provincial Government After Eight Weeks of Job Action
BURNABY, B.C. – The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) has reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government, bringing an end to a historic strike that involved more than 25,000 public service workers and eight weeks of job action acros...
October 26, 2025
Tentative agreement reached thanks to your solidarity - BC General Employees'...
Tentative agreement reached thanks to your solidarity
After nine months of negotiations and eight weeks on strike, your bargaining committee has reached a tentative agreement with your employer – the BC Public Service Agency (PSA). The next step is ratification: all 34,000 members of the public service will now have the opportunity to review and vote on the agreement.
The tentative agreement ...
October 26, 2025
PEA Reaches Return to Work Agreement – All BCGEU Picket Lines Standing Down -...
PEA Reaches Return to Work Agreement – All BCGEU Picket Lines Standing Down
We're pleased to share that the Professional Employees Association (PEA) has reached a return to work agreement with the provincial government.
With this development, all BCGEU picket lines will now come down across the province. Zone and picket captains have been provided with instructions to ensure an orderly and coo...
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