NEWS & UPDATES
January 03, 2017
New BCGEU Pension Plan - BC Target Benefit Pension Plan
Download PDF of BC Target Benefit Pension Plan Booklet
2017 November Newsletter
December 16, 2016
Government’s announcement to ban asbestos: Groups express support but asbesto...
Immediate Release December 15, 2016
Toronto – The federal government’s announcement to ban asbestos has been highly anticipated over the past few days. Groups expressed its support to the announcement but notes their expectation for additional federal work needed to fully achieve protection from asbestos for all Canadians.
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December 12, 2016
BCGEU sends solidarity message to jailed Iranian trade unionists
As part of our ongoing support of the Free Them Now campaign to support jailed Iranian trade union members, the BCGEU Provincial Executive recorded a message of solidarity that was sent directly to jailed activists. The campaign received messages of solidarity from many unions around the world, and they have been compiled into a video. Watch the full video below.
December 09, 2016
International Human Rights Day: Human rights are everyone’s rights, everywhere
Today we recognize International Human Rights Day. Every December 10th since 1948, people have stood in solidarity against human rights violations in all forms.
In Canada we are fortunate to be living in a country where we have a legislated Human Rights Code and a Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is built into our constitution.
Much of the world sees us as a country that defends human r...
December 06, 2016
December 6: Never forget
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...
December 03, 2016
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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...
December 02, 2016
Vehicle Tech Shift Change at Protrans BC
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...
December 02, 2016
Labour Management Update for Mainroad Contracting Service Members in Area 06
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...
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