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COMPONENT 10 - OPERATIONAL SERVICES

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.

NEWS & UPDATES

July 17, 2020

Emil Anderson - Joint Labour Management Election - BCGEU

The BCGEU is holding elections for the 3 (three) positions and 1 (one) alternate for Joint Labour Management at Emil Anderson. Joint Labour Management Terry Curiston Shawn Hoornaert Gerry Hannah Bill Geyer Robert Isbister Rory Smith Chris Todd Kelly Dyck A link for you to cast your ballot will be sent via email to all Local 1004 Emil Anderson members on July 21, 2020. Please be sure to check...

July 17, 2020

BCGEU calls on government to protect renters by extending eviction ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2020 BCGEU calls on government to protect renters by extending eviction ban Burnaby, B.C. – The BCGEU is calling on the provincial government to extend the ban on evictions for non-payment of rent—today the government announced that ban will be lifted on September 1st. “This decision is utterly baffling to me,” said Stephanie Smith, president of the BCGEU. “COVID-1...

July 16, 2020

SPR Traffic Services LP bargaining survey - BCGEU

Your Bargaining Committee is now preparing to negotiate our first collective agreement and we are asking for your input in a member survey. This questionnaire is an opportunity for you to identify any issues, concerns, or improvements you would like brought forward for consideration in negotiations and will assist the Bargaining Committee in setting its bargaining priorities. Click here to comp...

July 13, 2020

BCGEU recommendations for Budget 2021 - BCGEU

Click here to read the full submission For many years, our union has been participating in the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services consultation process to inform the government's budget priorities. By making a written submission and an oral presentation, as well as encouraging members to participate via the committee's online survey, we make sure that our members' prior...

July 06, 2020

Bargaining Committee - SPR Traffic Services LP - BCGEU

The nomination period has closed and we have received three nominations for the three positions on your bargaining committee.Please join me in congratulating: Andy Tait (Parksville)Candace Lucas (Campbell River)Keelin Fines (Parksville) They have been acclaimed as members of the bargaining committee and will represent you in negotiating your first collective agreement.The committee will begin m...

June 30, 2020

SPR Traffic Services LP -Reminder of Nominations for Your Bargaining Committe...

This is a notice following up on the June 3 notice, that nominations are currently open for three bargaining committee members to represent you in negotiations with your employer. If you know that one of your colleagues would be an asset on the committee or you want to participate, please fill out the nomination form here. Nominations close July 3rd at 5:00pm. This is an important step moving f...

June 29, 2020

Capilano Highways - Nominations for Labour Management Committees - BCGEU

Nominations are now open for three (3) positions and one (1) alternate on your labour management committee. Nomination forms are attached to this bulletin. Nominations close on July 30, 2020. Nominations can be faxed to 604.215.1410, or emailed to [email protected] Nominations must be received no later than 5:00pm, Thursday, July 30, 2020. In the event we receive more nominations than positions a...

June 26, 2020

Heat Stress, Humidity, and COVID-19 - BCGEU

Working in an intensely hot and humid summer can pose a risk of heat stress to workers, affecting their health and safety. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stress, the compounding effect of humidity in the current pandemic environment, and to implement preventative measures. What are the signs and symptoms of heat stress? Working in high temperatures can be hazardous ...

June 24, 2020

COVID-19 Safety Plans: What BCGEU members need to know - BCGEU

COVID-19 Safety Plans: What BCGEU members need to knowAs you are aware, the B.C. government has announced timelines for services and businesses to re-open during the COVID-19 pandemic.Whether your workplace is re-opening now, or has been open throughout the pandemic, your employer – like all employers in B.C. – is required to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan that meets government and WorkSafeBC r...