JOB ACTION THE GVRDEU IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING ALL ESTABLISHED PICKET LINES Effective 3:30 pm today, June 12, 2026, picket lines have been temporarily suspended that were established at ALL locations.…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 6:00 a.m. today, June 12, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 6:00 am today, June 11, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from…

Dear Members, We are writing to provide an update on correspondence exchanged this week with Mr. Ravi Chhina, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Deputy CAO) at Metro Vancouver, regarding the…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 6:00 am today, June 10, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 6:00 am today, June 9, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from…

THE GVRDEU IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING ALL ESTABLISHED PICKET LINES Effective 4:30 pm today, June 8, 2026, picket lines have been temporarily suspended that were established at ALL locations. Please be…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 5:30 am today, June 8, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from…

THE GVRDEU IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING ALL ESTABLISHED PICKET LINES Effective 4:00 pm today, June 5, 2026, picket lines have been temporarily suspended that were established at ALL locations. Please be…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 5:30 am today, June 5, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective immediately, June 4, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from all duties…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 5:30 am today, June 4, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from all…

THE GVRDEU IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING ESTABLISHED PICKET LINES Effective 5:30 am today, June 3, 2026, picket lines have been temporarily suspended that were established at the following locations: Please be…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 5:30 am today, June 1, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from…

THE GVRDEU IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING ALL ESTABLISHED PICKET LINES!   Effective 5:00 pm today, May 29, 2026, picket lines have been temporarily suspended that were established at ALL locations: The…

The Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees’ Union (GVRDEU) invites union members, labour organizations, and community supporters to stand in solidarity with our members currently on strike. Date: Friday, May 29,…

2026 STRIKE BULLETIN #5 (a) JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 5:30 am today, May 29, 2026, the Union has made the decision to…

JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 6:30 a.m., May 28, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily remove our members from all…

2026 STRIKE BULLETIN #3 (a) JOB ACTION WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM DESIGNATED METRO VANCOUVER SITES Effective 4:30 am today, May 27, 2026, the Union has made the decision to temporarily…

JOB ACTION THE WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM ALL DUTIES AT METRO VANCOUVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS & OTHER MV/GVRDEU WORKSITES ON ANNACIS ISLAND, DELTA, B.C. Effective 4:30 am today, May…

2026 STRIKE BULLETIN #1 JOB ACTION THE WITHDRAWAL OF GVRDEU MEMBERS FROM ALL ACTING ROLES, OVERTIME AND STANDBY Effective 3:38 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2026, the GVRDEU is initiating…

Dear GVRDEU members, We are writing to provide members with a brief update on potential strike action involving Metro Vancouver. Although the Union served the Employer with 72-hour strike notice…

May 19, 2026 Attention Members, Late Friday afternoon on May 15, the Union received the finalized Essential Services Designation (ESD) Global Order from the BC Labour Relations Board. The order…

Attention Members, We are writing to update you on what has taken place over the past two weeks since our last notice. Counsel forMetro Vancouver and the Union have been…

FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS   TUESDAY, APRIL 28th, 2026 On April 28, we stand together as workers to remember and honour our Brothers and Sisters who have lost their…

Attention GVRDEU Members  We met on March 11 and 12, and again on April 2 and 9 at the BC Labour Relations Board (BC LRB) to complete Essential Service Designation…

  Setting the Record Straight on Management’s Claims   Attention GVRDEU Members As you are aware, Metro Vancouver recently circulated a message outlining its version of bargaining with the GVRDEU.…

Attention: GVRDEU Members Recent media coverage has brought the public’s attention regarding the Union’s concerns to the sharp increase in Metro Vancouver’s exempt staffing levels. Global TV’s Catherine Urquhart’s story…

Contract talks between Metro Vancouver and the union representing hundreds of its workers have stalled. The union says the latest offer falls short on pay and benefits. As Catherine Urquhart…

Attention: GVRDEU Members We want to quickly update you on bargaining with our Employer, Metro Vancouver. Despite pushing the Employer to set new bargaining dates immediately after our last session…

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, After a large voter turnout today, the results of the strike vote held on March 13, 2026 have been counted. I am proud to report that…

Attention: GVRDEU Members As the Returning Officer appointed to oversee the strike vote scheduled for March 13th, I am issuing this bulletin to provide clarification on the voting process. After…

Attention:  GVRDEU Members After today’s bargaining session concluded without the level of progress needed to move us closer to a tentative agreement, the Bargaining Committee is calling for a strike…

Attention: GVRDEU Members We wanted to provide you with commentary regarding the recent bargaining meetings we had with the Employer and subsequent developments.  During the last few meetings, it has become apparent that…

Attention:  GVRDEU Members After the Employer’s application to the Labour Relations Board to appoint a mediator was declined on February 6th, the Employer returned to the table on February 12th…

Attention:  GVRDEU Members At the most recent Collective Bargaining Meeting on February 5, 2026, Metro Vancouver advised the Union of its intention to apply independently to the Labour Relations Board…

  Attention:  GVRDEU Members We want to share an update on where bargaining currently stands and what lies ahead. We have had ten bargaining sessions with the Employer, Metro Vancouver,…

Hello members, Here’s an update on the current round of bargaining and what to expect in the weeks ahead. Where Things Stand We have now met with the Employer five…

Our next collective bargaining meetings with the employer are set for the following dates:

Dear GVRDEU Brothers and Sisters, We’ve compiled a list of common questions from members regarding the upcoming collective bargaining process. The following Q&A is intended to provide clear answers and…

May 30, 2025 Dear Members, We want to take the opportunity to remind you how important it is to understand and respect the limits of your posted positions, and your…

NOTICE TO MEMBERS: Sick Leave Eligibility and Pay under the BC Employment Standards Act Dear Members, We would like to remind you of your entitlements under the British Columbia Employment…

During the upcoming Annual General Meeting on June 4, 2025, we will be conducting the draw for the five (5) GVRDEU Scholarship Awards, provided that more than five eligible applications…

We’re excited to announce that the winner of the $250 Survey Participation Draw held during the April Regular Membership Meeting is Angelo Aguilar! Thank you to everyone who participated in…

Update: Unfortunately, the Vacation Carry Over Arbitration hearings originally scheduled for February 13th and 14th had to be adjourned due to illness. Both parties have submitted their written submissions to…

They are finally here! Stewards started distributing booklets at the workplace last week. If you haven’t received a copy yet, we have booklets available at the Union Hall. Alternatively, you…

Just a reminder that Rachael Dolina and Christa Overbury are our Good and Welfare Officers. If you know anyone who may need a celebratory or condolence gift let them know.

A reminder to all members: There is no obligation to use your personal vehicle for work purposes. While you may be requested to do so, it is not required. Given…

The Employer has issued a notice to exempt supervisors detailing the correct payment procedure for GVRDEU employees regarding how standby and/or overtime is paid when preceded by an acting shift…