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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...
April 09, 2026
All members - How to acknowledge Day of Mourning on April 28 - BC General Emp...
How to acknowledge Day of Mourning on April 28
Dear Members,
Every year on April 28, BCGEU members across the province come together to honour and remember co-workers and family members who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work. It is critical that we all remember those workers and reiterate our commitment to fight for the living to prevent further ...
April 09, 2026
All members - Pride Season Announcement - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Pride Season Announcement
Dear Members,
The flowers are blooming and the weather is warming up, which means Pride season is approaching! As more communities and Pride Societies roll out their festival dates and event calendars, our union is on a mission to find out how members like you want to celebrate in 2026.
Let's reimagine Pride in the voice and vision of the 2SLGBTQIA+ workers who ...
April 07, 2026
TEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYST (AR2) - DEVELOPMENT & RECORDS - BC General Employe...
TEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYST (AR2)
DEVELOPMENT & RECORDS
JOB ID: T0430
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING
February 17, 2026
Reporting to the Director, Development & Records, the Business Analyst ensures continuity of business analysis capacity for the Development team while providing dedicated analysis support for BCGEU's mobile application initiative. The role works with stakeholders to tra...
April 02, 2026
ALL BCGEU Local 803 Members - Local 803 Executive By-Election Results - BC Ge...
To: ALL BCGEU Local 803 Members
Re: Local 803 Executive By-Election Results
The Local 803 Executive By-Election closed on April 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Thank you to all the candidates who submitted their nominations.We are pleased to announce the results of the Election for the Local 803 Executive By-Election.A total of 801 (22.9%) of 3495 electors voted in this ballot.
Position
Candida...
April 01, 2026
All members covered by the CBA agreement - Rising gas prices are hurting wor...
Rising gas prices are hurting workers
As you may know, in response to rising gas prices, our union called on the provincial government to allow provincially regulated employees, where possible, to work from home. In doing so, the BCGEU joined the call by the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) in urging governments to implement the International Energy Agency's recommendati...
March 30, 2026
BCGEU Calls for Expanded Work-From-Home Options to Offset Rising Gas Costs - ...
BCGEU Calls for Expanded Work-From-Home Options to Offset Rising Gas Costs
Gas prices are hitting workers hard – and it's not sustainable. That's why our union is calling on the B.C. government to take immediate action to help ease this undue burden. Government can act right now with a simple and immediate solution to help relieve pressure on workers: where operationally possible, allow provin...
March 30, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU calls on Province to allow employees to work from home t...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2026
BCGEU calls on Province to allow employees to work from home to help combat fuel crisis
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) –
To help conserve fuel and save on the cost of gas, the BCGEU is calling on the provincial government to allow provincially regulated employees, where possible, to work from home full time.
BCGEU is joining the call by the Ca...
March 26, 2026
In sadness and Rage - April 14, 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The 14th of April 2026, marks 10 years since British Columbia declared a public health emergency due to increased drug poisoning. Since then, more than 18,000 people have died due to toxic substances. Please join us at the Victoria vigil, at the BC Legislature to remember the lives lost.
BCGEU encourages our members to attend the Doctors for Safer Drug Policy event and vigil. We stand in solida...
March 26, 2026
All members covered by the CBA/HSPBA/FBA/NBA agreements - Recruitment and ret...
Recruitment and retention incentive program extended to September 30, 2026
The Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentives (PRRI) program for health professionals in rural communities is being extended once again by the B.C. Ministry of Health. The program will continue until September 30, 2026, for the 76 communities it applies to across the province.
The Provincial Rural Retention In...
March 23, 2026
All BCGEU Members in Area 10 - Wills and Estate Planning - BC General Employe...
To: All BCGEU Members in Area 10
Date: April 8, 2026
Re: Wills and Estate Planning
Location: Virtual Online Presentation
Time: 7pm – 8pm Presentation
8pm – 8:30pm Question Period
Your Area 10 Cross Component Committee is pleased to be hosting a presentation on "Wills and Estate Planning" on April 8, 2026, put on by Corvus Law...
March 20, 2026
Media Release: BCGEU community health workers ratify four-year deal to close ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2026
BCGEU community health workers ratify four-year deal to close long-standing pay gaps
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – More than 27,000 community health workers across the province have ratified a new four-year collective agreement aimed at narrowing long-standing wage gaps and strengthening frontline community care across the province.
The...
March 20, 2026
All members covered by the CBA collective agreement - CBA agreement ratified ...
CBA agreement ratified with 91% support
Dear Members,
Community Bargaining Association (CBA) members have voted by more than 91% to ratify a new collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). Please see vote totals below:
BCGEU – BC General Employees’ Union
CBA constituent unions (total)
Eligible voters: 16,455
Voted: 6,254
Turnout:...
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