NEWS & UPDATES
BCGEU members in the public service – your new collective agreement between t...
The new 18th Main Public Service Agreement and Component Agreements are in effect as of April 1, 2019. BCGEU members who work in the B.C. public service ratified these agreements last year following five weeks of negotiations.The agreements are for three years and expire on March 31, 2022. The main agreement features many improvements, such as:
a two per cent general wage increase in each year...
2019 BCGEU Scholarships - BCGEU
Applications for the 2019 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted. The union will award $60,000 in scholarships to students in post-secondary education. Full-time scholarships are worth $2,000 and part-time scholarships are worth $1,000.Apply online here.
Applicants must be:
A BCGEU member; or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff[1], and
A current or prospec...
April 18, 2019
Staff Representative Advocacy/WCB - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
ADVOCACY/WCB
INTERNAL POSTING
April 18, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Workers' Compensation Appeal section, effective date to be determined. The term of assignment is up to 4 months or to return of incumbent.
DUTIES:
The successful applicant will provide advice, assistance and representatio...
April 16, 2019
Staff Representative (Temporary) Research & Interactive (R&I) Services - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE RESEARCH & INTERACTIVE (R&I) SERVICES
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGApril 16, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union requires a temporary staff representative (political action campaigner) for its Research & Interactive (R&I) services, effective date to be determined. The term of assignment is up to 12 months or to return of incumbent. The posi...
April 16, 2019
STEP UP Education Session - BCGEU
You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Peace River Area Office.
STEP UP, our introductory, one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or retu...
April 15, 2019
Protrans BC Operations Ltd. -Shop Stewards Election Results - BCGEU
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent steward election for Protrans BC. The Union is pleased to announce that Nick Lee has been elected a new shop steward for Protrans BC. Please join us in wishing Nick well in the new position.
If you require contact information for your steward, call the BCGEU at 604-215-1499.
In solidarity,
Jennifer ArnoldStaff Representative.
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April 12, 2019
Peace River Area office - Secretary LEVEL 5 - MoveUP agreement - BCGEU
BCGEU PEACE RIVER AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTING
April 12, 2019
POSITION: SECRETARY
GRADE: LEVEL 5 - MOVEUP AGREEMENT
A secretary is required to provide secretarial support to staff representatives in the Peace River Area Office.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful applicant will perform Level 5 duties as assigned. Duties to include: processing a variety of documents on a personal...
April 12, 2019
Senior Departmental Clerk – Negotiations Department BCGEU
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTING
April 12, 2019
POSITION: SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL CLERK – NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
GRADE: LEVEL 6 – MOVEUP AGREEMENT
A Senior Departmental Clerk is required for the Negotiations Department.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will include: Overseeing the work of the staff in the Negotiations Department; assigning non-routine work; monitoring and reporting pe...
April 12, 2019
Upcoming Worksite Visits – Emcon Road Services CANCELLED - BCGEU
Cancelled
These worksite visits will be rescheduled at a later date.
This is formal notification of upcoming worksite visits by Local 1006 Chairperson, Kelly McDonald and Executive Vice President of Operational Services, Rory Smith.
Please see below for dates and times:
DATE
LOCATION
April 24, 2019
Hixon Highways Yard
3401 Quesnel-Hixon Road, Hixon
Afternoon Visit
April 25,...
April 12, 2019
Upcoming Worksite Visits – Interior Roads CANCELLED - BCGEU
Cancelled
These worksite visits will be rescheduled at a later date.
This is formal notification of upcoming worksite visits by Local 1006 Chairperson, Kelly McDonald and Executive Vice President of Operational Services, Rory Smith.
Please see below for dates and times:
DATE
LOCATION
April 23, 2019
Ashcroft Highways Yard
Old Cariboo Road, Ashcroft
Afternoon Visit
April 24, ...
April 12, 2019
Staff Representative Negotiations Department - Internal/External posting
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
April 11, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Negotiations Department, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Negotiations: Working with bargaining units and bargaining councils to develop collective agreement proposals and bargaining strategies; developm...
April 10, 2019
Looking into the new report on B.C. money laundering - BCGEU
The B.C. government released a report from Peter German, noting that B.C. does not have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. Stephanie Smith, President of the BCGEU joined Adam Stirling to talk more about the report.
see video here..
UWU/MoveUP
April 08, 2019
Only a public inquiry can reveal the full scope of money laundering in B.C. -...
BURNABY – Today the B.C. government released the initial details of investigator Peter German's latest report on money laundering in the province, which disclosed that B.C. does not have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. As the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) continues to call for a public inquiry into organized crime, opioids and mone...