BCGEU

• LifeLabs, union come to tentative agreement, averting further job action

  The BC General Employees Union began job action on Saturday consisting of an overtime ban and work-to-rule campaign.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2021
  
• Unionized LifeLabs B.C. workers begin overtime ban, work-to-rule

  LifeLab workers, who are members of the BCGEU, were set to rally outside the company's Burnaby Reference Lab, before implementing an overtime ban and a work-to-rule campaign.

  Health

  Oct 23, 2021
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• BCGEU workers at LifeLabs issue 72-hour strike notice

  Job action could begin as early as Friday at 7 p.m.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2021
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• Transit strike averted as Canada Line workers reach tentative deal with union

  The deal came hours after a Monday-afternoon strike deadline came and went, with the union deciding to hold off on job action as negotiations continued.

  Traffic

  Feb 2, 2021
• No Canada Line strike yet as negotiations continue into Monday evening

  The workers are in a legal strike position as of 4 p.m. Monday afternoon, yet the union has opted to continue the talks into Monday evening instead.

  Traffic

  Feb 1, 2021
• Canada Line workers issue 72 hour strike notice

  Canada Line workers have issued a 72-hour strike notice, citing no significant progress made on wage parity, improved sick leave and contract length.

  Money

  Jan 29, 2021
• B.C. union calling for enhanced PPE for health-care workers

  The call for wider use of N95 masks comes as some Okanagan long-term care facilities are facing significant outbreaks.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2021
• At least 10 test positive of COVID-19 at Surrey, Abbotsford courthouses: Union

  Eight deputy sheriffs at the Surrey courthouse and two at the Abbotsford courthouse have tested positive, according to their union.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2020
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• Coronavirus: BCGEU concerned about members going back to offices

  The BC Government and Service Employees' Union represents 80,000 members, with a large number based in Victoria being told their work-from-home options are ending.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2020
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• Union not impressed by plan to gift chocolates to BC Liquor Store workers

  The plan to gift four-piece candy boxes to staff comes as other front-line government workers get a $4 per hour pandemic pay bump.

  Jun 4, 2020