In the wake of the April 26 tragedy at Lapu Lapu Day and with the 40th day of mourning approaching, BCGEU invites all affected to a grief circle—kwentuhan (Tagalog for “talking”) circle—to grieve, ...

(BURNABY, B.C.) Late last night the Public Service Agency (PSA) invited the BCGEU's Public Service Bargaining Committee back to the table to resume talks. The bargaining committee has accepted that ...

Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – After days of intensive work in special mediation, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is pleased to announce a breakthrough aimed at resolving the ...

VICTORIA, B.C. –Following more than seven months of negotiations and a historic job action that lasted almost two weeks, the BC General Employees' Union's (BCGEU) public service bargaining committee ...

Sectoral bargaining is here again, and it’s a critical moment for us to come together as union members. 73,000 of us BCGEU members across six sectoral agreements are involved! This isn’t just about ...

We've been working hard over the last several days to compile a comprehensive report explaining the changes to our collective agreement. This is now available to view or download here: Highlights on ...

This bulletin is intended to remind members of your rights to paid sick leave. In early 2022, the BC Government made changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) regarding paid sick leave (referred ...

BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) public service bargaining unit will begin targeted job action at select BC Liquor Distribution Branch wholesale and ...

This is a reminder that all employers in B.C. are required to provide eligible employees with up to five (5) days of paid sick leave per year. This leave can be taken if you need to stay home because ...

BCGEU President and Public Service Bargaining Committee Chair Paul Finch has released a new video breaking down the ongoing challenges at the bargaining table. The employer is refusing to move in any ...

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As a Union, we fundamentally believe in ensuring our members are aware of their rights. Every employee is unique and has diverse needs in the workplace. Employers have a duty to accommodate employees ...