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September 24, 2019
Update on Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Colum...
This morning, the Cullen Commission announced its ruling on applications for Participant Standing. I'm very pleased to let you know that, out of 20 applicants, your union is one of 16 granted standing. This means that our members can continue to support the critical work of the Commission as it fulfills its mandate to look at the full scope of money laundering in B.C.
While the BCGEU has suppor...
September 24, 2019
Steward Nominations for BC Corps of Commissionaires - BCGEU
We are looking for 1 shop steward and 1 alternate shop steward at West Coast Express (BC Corps of Commissionaires). As this is an interim election, the successful candidates will serve for the remainder of the current term. Please consider nominating yourself or another member to be a shop steward. Look forward to receiving your nominations!
The deadline for nominations is October 21, 2019
W...
September 23, 2019
Protrans BC Operations Ltd. - Election Results - BCGEU
The ballots have now been counted and the results of the Bargaining Committee election are:
Bargaining Committee - Field
Kirsten Campbell - bargaining committee memberLana Vincent - alternate
Bargaining Committee - Engineering/Building Services
Dave Barton - bargaining committee memberShant Khachadur - alternate
Bargaining Committee - OMC/Office Staff/Control Room
Nick Lee - bargaining comm...
September 19, 2019
President’s message – Global Climate Strike - BCGEU
Like many of you I'm inspired by the passion and perseverance of Greta Thunberg and student activists across the world who have worked so hard and so fast to put the climate crisis at the forefront of the public agenda and hold politicians accountable for their lack of action to prevent or mitigate it.
I want you to know your union recognizes the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for ...
September 09, 2019
Forests, Lands & Natural Resources New Stewards Acclaimed - BCGEU
We have the results from our recent call for steward nominations at Forests, Lands & Natural Resources locations.
I am pleased to announce that Louise Bett, Nichole Bowen and Marie Picard have been acclaimed as new stewards at FLNRO worksites. Please join me in wishing them well in their new role.
Your worksites are now represented by the following stewards:
Debbie Jones, Pamela Larose (Loc...
September 05, 2019
Announcing your new Shop Steward at BC Corp of Commissionaires – West Coast...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent steward election for BC Corp of Commissionaires (West Coast Express) for a new shop steward. The Union is pleased to announce that Glenn Reed has been elected the new shop steward for your worksite and Norman Ho will be the alternate steward for your worksite. Please join us in wishing Glenn and Norman well in their new roles.
If you require ...
September 01, 2019
2019 BCGEU scholarship winners announced - BCGEU
Congratulations to the 2019 BCGEU Scholarship Winners. The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2019 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
(Winners will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their scholarship).
2019 Scholarship Winners List
This year, applicants were asked to write an essay on one of three topics:
How can unions lead the way on climate chang...
August 30, 2019
Kootenays inland ferry workers to kick off Labour Day weekend strike - BCGEU
WHAT: BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) inland ferry workers employed by Western Pacific Marine will kick off a three-day strike on Saturday August 31st. The move comes after several months of unsuccessful negotiations for a new collective agreement that will address long-standing issues with substandard wages, benefits and training that have created a staffing crisis for the f...
August 30, 2019
Paid leave for people who experience domestic violence – B.C. should become a...
Earlier this month, the BCGEU wrote to Minister of Labour Harry Bains calling on the B.C. government to amend the Employment Standards Act in order to support those who experience domestic violence.
Today we are pleased to learn that government has launched consultations on the matter, and we reiterate our call for B.C. to adopt New Zealand's standard which allows all workers affected 10 days o...
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