Component 10 primarily includes members who work for private corporations, contracted by the government to maintain provincial highways and bridges. The component also includes members employed by the Canada Line, small private ferries, some municipal governments and other private companies connected with technical services.
It’s hard to believe, but 27 years have passed since 14 young women were slain at the École Polytechnique, an event also known as the Montreal Massacre. It remains one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established December 6, the anniversary of the devastating event, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Eac...
Today we are proud to recognize the United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
This day was created to bring awareness and understanding and to take action to further the rights of persons with disabilities both legally and in society.
Even though we have a come a long way in Canada there remains much more to do to achieve the equity in our society.
The United Nat...
To: All BCGEU members at Protrans BC
Re: Vehicle Tech Shift Change
It has come to the Union's attention that your employer is considering shift changes in the Vehicle department. The Union has NOT agreed to such changes.
The Union asserts that any permanent changes made to the schedule after the annual shift bid must be made in accordance with 15.4 (d) and 14.3 (c), which requ...
To: All BCGEU Members at Mainroad Contracting Service Area 06
Re: Labour Management Update
A Labour Management meeting was held on November 17, 2016, to discuss outstanding items. The Joint Committee has been diligently working hard on enhancing language in regards to your CTO balances.
The Committee has mutually agreed that your CTO balances will be increased to a maximum o...
D-day is here!!
On November 30th the names of over 2800 designated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) representatives will disappear from the BCGEU database. Locals should ensure their confirmed choices for new or reappointed OHS representatives are submitted to their area offices before this date. If OHS appointments are not completed for each worksite, OSH representatives will not have ...
Early in October, Haiti was hit by Hurricane Matthew, causing more damage to an island still recovering from the earthquake of 2010. As part of the Public Services International (PSI) relief campaign, the BCGEU sent a contribution to help with community rebuilding. The relief will go to trade union members and their families directly. For more information on the campaign, visit the PSI Hurrican...
Your Cross Component Committee is sponsoring a bowling night for all BCGEU Young Workers in Area 02 – North Island plus a guest. There will be 4 door prizes drawn throughout the night. Please note travel expenses will not be covered by Cross Component Committee.
Date: Friday, December 16, 2016
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Snacks at 7:30 p.m., Bowling starts at 8:00 p.m...
To: All BCGEU Local 1003 Members
Re: 1003 By-Election Results
The nomination process for your vacant positions on your Local Executive closed on November 17, 2016. We want to take this opportunity to advise you of the results. Congratulations to the following members who were acclaimed to the positions:
Second Vice-Chair – Russell Newcombe
Treasurer – Cathy Stacey
Recording Secr...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),
Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
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