Tag: BCGEU
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BC Public Service Workers Move to Mediation After 7 Weeks of Pickets
Striking BC Public Service Workers Enter Mediation After seven weeks of disrupted services and mounting pressure on both sides, the union representing public sector workers in British Columbia has agreed to mediation. The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) said it will enter into a formal mediation process with the provincial government in an effort to…
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BCGEU Strikes Pause as Mediation Begins in Push for Fair Wages in B.C.
Public Service Strike in British Columbia Moves Toward Mediation The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), which represents about 34,000 striking public sector workers in British Columbia, has agreed to enter mediation in a bid to resolve a dispute that has disrupted provincial services. The decision follows a government request and marks a formal next step…
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BC Public Service Workers Mediation: Hope for Fast Resolution
Mediation Begins as Picket Lines Continue Across British Columbia Public service workers in British Columbia have agreed to enter mediation after seven weeks of job action that has disrupted government services and affected the daily lives of residents. The decision, announced by the BCGEU (British Columbia General Employees’ Union), comes after the government asked for…
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BC Government Liquor and Cannabis Stores Hit by All-Store Pickets as Labour Action Expands
Widespread Picket Lines Enforce Labour Action Across BC Canada’s western province of British Columbia saw a broad escalation in labour action this week as picket lines were established in front of all remaining BC government-run liquor and cannabis stores. The move is part of a coordinated effort by the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) to…
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Pickets Hit BC Government Liquor and Cannabis Stores as Public Sector Action Expands
Escalation in British Columbia: Pickets Target Government Liquor, Cannabis, and Public Service Stores British Columbia is witnessing a broad wave of job action as the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) expands its picket lines to include all government-run liquor and cannabis stores, along with all Service BC locations. The move, announced as part of ongoing…
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BCGEU Workers Push for Remote Work Contract Inclusion
Introduction: BCGEU and the Ongoing Strike As British Columbia’s public sector strike enters its second week, the focus intensifies on key negotiation points between the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the province. A major issue on the table is the inclusion of remote and hybrid work options in the new contract language. Current Situation…
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BCGEU Workers Demand Remote Work Inclusion in Contracts
The Ongoing BCGEU Strike As the public sector strike in British Columbia continues into its second week, a significant issue has emerged in negotiations between the B.C. General Employee Union (BCGEU) and the government. Approximately 4,000 employees represented by the BCGEU are seeking to have remote and hybrid work options formally included in their contract…
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BCGEU Workers Push for Remote Work Contract Language
Introduction to BCGEU Workers’ Demands As the strike by British Columbia’s public sector workers continues into its second week, one of the primary issues on the negotiation table is the inclusion of remote and hybrid work provisions in employment contracts. Approximately 4,000 members of the B.C. General Employee Union (BCGEU) are advocating for these contract…
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BCGEU Expands Picket Lines Amidst Government Negotiations
BCGEU Expansion of Picket Lines In a significant move, the British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is expanding its picket lines to several additional cities across the province. This escalation in protests comes as the B.C. government unveils its final offer to union members, seeking to resolve ongoing contract negotiations. The Context of…
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BCGEU Expands Picket Lines as B.C. Government Makes Final Offer
Introduction The British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is set to expand its picket lines across several cities starting Tuesday. This escalation comes on the heels of the B.C. government’s recent announcement of its final offer to employees, raising concerns and discussions around labor negotiations in the province. What’s Behind the Picket Line…