BCGEU

Our hearts and thoughts are with B.C.’s Filipino community, and all who were impacted by the tragic incident at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival yesterday. As details of the incident unfold we encourage those affected to take advantage of trauma resources:…

Half of BCGEU members living paycheque to paycheque, union says as it prepares for strike vote dlvr.it/TM3N6w

MEDIA RELEASE: Public service workers to take strike vote following impasse “Workers are facing an affordability crisis and if wages don’t keep up with the cost of living, we lose skilled workers – at a time when we need a strong public service the most," said Paul Finch, BCGEU…

BCGEU president Paul Finch will be holding a press conference today about recent developments in public service negotiations with the provincial government’s Public Service Agency (PSA). Press conference will begin 11:00 a.m. at the B.C. Legislature lawn and live streamed at…

Spotted our billboards yet? They’re part of our province-wide campaign supporting the vital work of B.C.’s public service workers. Keep your eyes peeled—they’re up now! Right now, our Public Service Bargaining Committee is at the bargaining table with the provincial government,…

Talks resumed today in Vancouver between the BCGEU and the B.C. government’s Public Service Agency. This round of bargaining impacts over 34,000 members in direct government service—wildfire fighters, court clerks, social workers, and many more. The BCGEU public service…

This Canada Day, as we celebrate our country, let’s reflect on its true history. Indigenous peoples have cared for this land for thousands of years, but the effects of historical injustices are still felt today, unmarked graves at residential schools and communities without…

Public servants are the backbone of communities — providing health care, teaching young people, building vital infrastructure, ensuring safety & much more. On Monday’s UN #PublicServiceDay, we thank all those who dedicate their lives to serving others. un.org/en/observances…

BCGEU President Paul Finch @paulgfinch, who also serves as Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee, joined @CKNW's @simisara730CKNW this morning to discuss the ongoing public service contract negotiations. In the segment, Paul outlines key bargaining issues, including…

"About 34,000 BCGEU members work for the civil service, which means they are employed directly by ministries, including in social assistance, corrections and administrative services. A quarter of those workers, [Paul] Finch said, are working a second or third job to make ends…

Watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs? So are we — and so is Dilpreet. As the Oilers take on the Panthers tonight in Game 6, keep an eye out for our ad campaign highlighting B.C.’s public sector workers — the people who keep our communities safe, supported, and thriving. One of…

🎥 Spotted during the Stanley Cup Playoffs! 🏒 Have you seen our latest ads highlighting B.C.’s public sector workers? The BCGEU recently launched a province-wide campaign to spotlight the critical work of public sector workers — the people who keep our communities running, from…

Have you seen our latest ad campaign about the reality of B.C.’s public service workers? Over 73,000 BCGEU members working in B.C.'s public sector are currently negotiating their next collective agreement with the provincial government. These workers deliver the services we all…

June 12 marks World Day Against Child Labour, a time to raise awareness and take action for the millions of children around the world who are still being forced into work that puts them at risk, strips away their childhood, and holds them back from reaching their full potential.…

We stand with @BCFMWU. We're disappointed by BC awarding a contract for new ferry construction to a state-owned shipyard in China. Canada is focused on supporting local workers, and this is a step backward. BC should prioritize investment in Canada’s shipbuilding industry.

Today we mark the 111th anniversary of the Komagata Maru’s arrival in Vancouver in 1914—an event that remains a powerful reminder of the barriers many immigrants faced in their pursuit of a better life. The 376 passengers aboard the ship mostly Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus from…

BCGEU President Paul Finch @paulgfinch spoke on @CKNW’s Jas Johal Show (with guest host Bruce Claggett) about the ongoing public service contract talks with the B.C. government, covering a range of topics including the current economic landscape and B.C.’s cost-of-living crisis.…

Today members of BCGEU's Component 10 (Operational Services) laid flowers at a memorial for the Lapu Lapu Day victims in Vancouver to pay their respects to the 11 people that were killed, and to pray for the survivors.