News Release

BCGEU announces job action at LifeLabs for January 31 to February 4

29 Jan '13

The BCGEU has announced the following LifeLabs locations will be on strike: Read more »

BC Place picket line photo gallery

29 Jan '13

BCGEU members at BC Place remain on the picket line for a second day in support of a fair collective agreement from PAVCO. The line will stay up until further notice.

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More than 3000 community living workers going on strike

29 Jan '13

VANCOUVER, Jan. 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Nearly 3,400 community living workers who support adults, children and infants with disabilities and their families are going on strike, starting Wednesday January 30. Read more »

Damning report on Integrated Case Management questions suitability for child protection work, validates BCGEU concerns

24 Jan '13

The implementation of Integrated Case Management (ICM) is deeply flawed and serious question remain regarding the software’s suitability for child protection work, according to an independent interim report Read more »

Photos from LifeLabs picket lines

24 Jan '13

The BCGEU strike at LifeLabs locations commenced on January 21 and continues on January 22. We represent more than 700 LifeLabs employers. Members are on strike for a fair and reasonable contract.

LifeLabs picket line photos ...

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Unions Win the End to Punitive Measures in VCHA Attendance Management Program

22 Jan '13

In a significant win for health care unions, Arbitrator Vince Ready has ruled that the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority must re-write its Attendance Management Program and exclude "automatic penalties" for being over the average allowable sick time. Read more »

WorkSafeBC's Exposure Registry Program

22 Jan '13

The WCB has recently implemented a new Exposure Registry Program. Workers who have been exposed to a hazardous substance at work may be at risk of occupational disease and should file with the program.
For further information and to register click here.

WCB inspections find violations at B.C. correctional centres, orders issued

21 Jan '13

The WCB has begun an inspection of all provincial correctional facilities.

These in-depth inspections are being conducted by a specially trained group of WCB officers and last two to three days per facility and include interviews with Correctional Officers. Read more »