Who negotiates the Public Service sectoral agreement?

The Main Public Service sectoral agreement is negotiated by the BCGEU and the provincial government represented by the Public Service Agency (PSA). The PSA is the employer. 

How many workers total are covered by the Public Service sectoral agreement?

Over 34,000 workers - all BCGEU members - are covered by the Main Public Service agreement. The BCGEU is the only union representing workers covered by this agreement.

What kind of jobs do public service workers do?

Members of B.C.’s public service deliver the services we all rely on to protect and support families, communities, the economy and our natural environment. Our roles include social workers, correctional officers and sheriffs, wildland firefighters, administrative professionals, conservation officers, court workers, biologists, design engineers, scientific/technical officers, planning officers and many more. As well, workers like liquor and cannabis retail and distribution staff generate the vital revenue that funds these services. 

Explainer videos

• February 21, 2025: Tariffs (3:48)
• February 18, 2025: Bargaining 101: The process for BCGEU members working in the Public Service (6:16)
• February 10, 2025: Public Sector Employers' Council (PSEC) (15:53)
• January 31, 2025: Bargaining Update + Public Service Job Evaluation Plan (7:50)
• January 28, 2025: Public Service Bargaining Kickoff + Non-Monetary Proposals (4:31)

What is the Public Service Job Evaluation Plan (PSJEP)?

The Public Service Job Evaluation Plan (PSJEP) is a system that determines the grid level and corresponding pay rate for positions by evaluating the complexity of their work according to a series of benchmarks. Read more about it here.