Unions and professional employee associations
Last updated: May 9, 2022
Union employees
Most employees in the BC Public Service belong to a union.
For employees who belong to a union, the terms and conditions of employment are outlined in a collective agreement that has been negotiated with your union.
Collective agreements have been negotiated with:
- BCGEU: BC General Employees' Union
- BCNU: BC Nurses Union
- PEA: Professional Employees Association
Contact information
British Columbia General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
4911 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 3W3
- BCGEU website
- Phone: 604-291-9611
- Toll-free: 1-800-663-1674
- Fax: 604-291-6030
BC Nurses' Union (BCNU)
4060 Regent St.
Burnaby BC V5C 6P5
- BCNU website
- Phone: 604-433-2268
- Toll-free: 1-800-663-9991
- Fax: 604-433-7945
- Toll-free fax: 1-888-284-2222
Professional Employees Association (PEA)
Victoria Office
505 – 1207 Douglas St.
Victoria BC V8W 2E7
- PEA website
- Phone: 250-590-4800
- Toll-free: 1-800-779-7736
- Fax: 250-385-6629
Excluded employees
If you're an employee who's excluded from union membership, check the Terms and Conditions of Employment for excluded employees.
Other resources
The BC Excluded Employees' Association (BCEAA) is a member-funded organization that provides services and support to excluded employees in the BC Public Service.
BC Excluded Employees' Association (BCEEA)
303 – 852 Fort St.
Victoria BC V8W 1H8
- BCEEA website
- Desk: 250-590-9800
- Mobile: 250-686-3068
- Fax: 250-590-1700
- Email: bceea@bceea.bc.ca