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.
(BURNABY) – The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is applauding the B.C. government’s decision to call a public inquiry into money laundering headed by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen. And the union is praising its members for their advocacy over the last six months as a key driver in the government’s decision.
“Like all British Columbians, our members want answers abo...
I am writing to all of you today because as your local chair, I am inviting you to a day of education as well as networking. I have put together a full day agenda that I hope will help you in your job as stewards. Remember knowledge is power and when dealing with our employer, this can only help!
We have a lot of new or fairly new stewards so we need to empower them when they go out and represe...
On behalf of the members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Bobbi Pettett, who passed away on May 5, 2019.
Bobbi was a dedicated activist and beginning in 1989, she held many positions in the union from steward, local chair, and bargaining committee member to component chair and member of the provincial executive. She ...
As elections have concluded, we are pleased to announce your new Local 1001 Executive:
Chairperson Shea Morgan
1st Vice Chairperson Fred Wickheim
Treasurer Darryl Slater
Recording Secretary Jesse Lariviere
Member at Large Dave Ball
Member at Large Don Colegrave
Please join us in welcoming everyone to the executive!
In solidarit...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is disappointed to see today's launch of the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) campaign opposing the provincial government's decision to bring home support services in-house under the Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Island Health authorities. The BCGEU has been lobbying to bring home care support workers under go...
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith draws on her experience as an early childhood educator to explain her frustration with the debate over a pay increase that's only going to unionized workers in the community social services sector. Smith said the complaints about the selective raises reminded her of the children's story about the Little Red Hen. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
BCGEU members from communities around our province will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28th. Some will be there to honour and remember their co-workers and family members. Some will attend to show solidarity with those who have been affected by the death of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincial government buildings to honour the day.
In 2018...
The Area 10 Cross Component Committee will be in Fort Nelson on the afternoon of May 2, 2019 conducting worksite visits. The purpose of the worksite visits are to meet members in the worksite; show our appreciation of all of your hard work; hear your stories; and have an opportunity to share current campaigns with you.
Our agenda is to start the visits at 1:30, continuing through the afternoon ...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent steward election for Miller Capilano. The Union is pleased to announce that Robert Curtis and Collin Crandall have been elected as new shop stewards for Miller Capilano. Please join us in wishing Robert and Collin well in their new positions.If you require contact information for your steward, call the BCGEU at 604-215-1499.In solidarity,Jenn...
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