Your union is concerned about the working conditions and workplace stressors facing members at the Fraser Regional Correctional Centre (FRCC). We are aware of the recent grievances that have been filed at the jail.  We are pressing for solutions in meetings with both FRCC management and Corrections Branch senior managers.

The Corrections and Sheriff Services Component met again with Court Services to discuss ongoing issues of concern to deputy sheriffs. Component 1 Vice President Dean Purdy, Director of Negotiations David Vipond, and Region 1 Coordinator Mike Eso met with the Assistant Deputy Minister of Court Services Linda Cavanagh, and Chief Sheriff Paul Corrado on June 29 at Sheriff Services headquarters in Vancouver.

The following is an update on the status of the Corrections & Sheriffs benchmark reviews:

To all BCGEU members in the Chilliwack area:

The executive vice-presidents of the BCGEU will be touring across the province this summer in the BCGEU RV, with a scheduled stop in Chilliwack.

Last status update: Friday, June 12 at 11:45am

The BCGEU wants the provincial government to act on the recommendations of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, who is calling for the reopening of the Victoria Youth Custody Centre.

Please be advised that the following are the results of the Local 104 Executive elections:

As you know, the role of a Steward in the workplace is an extremely important one, and we want to make sure that our Stewards are equipped with all the information they need to continue to assist members every day.  That is why we are excited to provide a full day of education and networking with Stewards in our Local.  Topics for the workshop include demystifying arbitration, exploring common grievances and how to handle these, as well as, effective communication strategies.

BCGEU members in the Fraser Valley are invited to join us for a special evening to discuss the very important topic of mental heath.