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Pacifica Bargaining Update on Delays - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Published on February 24, 2026

To: All BCGEU Members at Pacifica Housing Advisory Association

Re: Pacifica Bargaining Update on Delays

Last week, the Employer circulated an email to all staff stating that delays in bargaining have occurred "due to delays on the union's behalf."

We believe it is important to clarify the timeline so you have accurate information. We think it's safe to say that neither party has intended a delay. For Pacifica to lay all the delay at the union's feet however, is disingenuous. We're concerned that our Employer is misrepresenting this information to you.

Our goal isn't to get you a bad deal quickly. It's to get you the deal that you've been telling us you want and deserve and take the time we need to do that. 

That said, here is the timeline:

 

  • Feb 21, 2025 - Pacifica contacts BCGEU about bargaining
  • Apr 29, 2025 - BCGEU assigns negotiator
  • May 6, 2025 - BCGEU proposes to commence bargaining over the summer
  • May 12, 2025 - Pacifica declines to bargain over the summer and seeks a September start to bargaining instead
  • Jun 17, 2025 - Bargaining Committee announced
  • July 16, 2025 - Bargaining Committee training completed
  • Aug 13, 2025 - Bargaining Committee First meeting to prepare proposals
  • Aug 29, 2025 - Technical information request sent to Pacifica
  • Sep 19, 2025 - Bargaining Survey sent out to members
  • Oct 5, 2025 - Pacifica delivers technical information
  • Oct 9, 10, 2025 - Bargaining Committee meets to review technical information and draft proposals
  • Oct 27, 2025 - BCGEU proposes that Pacifica apply to become a Supportive Housing employer under the Community Health collective agreement to raise wages, provide a pension plan and secure other improvements for Pacifica workers - Pacifica's application would mean that bargaining a separate agreement is not necessary
  • Nov 7, 2025 - BCGEU offers bargaining dates - Dec 12; Jan 8, 14 - 16, 21 -23, 28 - 30; Feb 4 -5, 11 ‑ 13, 18 - 20, 25 - 27; Mar 4-6, 11-13, 18 - 20, 25 - 27
  • Jan 2, 2026 - Employer accepts Jan 21 - 23 but no other dates
  • January 15, 2025 - Bargaining committee reconvenes after Pacifica decides not to apply to join the Community Health collective agreement
  • Jan 22, 2026 - Bargaining commences
  • Jan 23, 30; Feb 9, 20, 2026 - Bargaining continues
  • Feb 9, 2026 – BGEU proposes to meet evening or weekends if meeting dates during daytime Mon – Fri can't be found. Pacifica declines.

 

Thanks for your continued patience and support.

In solidarity,

Your Bargaining Committee
Mike Burke
Sterling Marchand
Dan Ouellette
Brent Camilleri, Staff Representative

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