NEWS & UPDATES
February 20, 2018
BC Budget provides path to affordability and quality public services - BCGEU
Fixing 16 years of neglect in public services, childcare and housing will take time, but BC Budget 2018 signals a bold path forward on these important public issues, says the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union.
"We have consistently called upon government for greater investment to restore quality public services," said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "Today's budget begins that renew...
February 20, 2018
Elections for Local 1007 Executive Chairperson - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 1007 executive. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
Chairperson:
Mike Turley
Jon Hopkins
Ballots are available from your stewards and contacts at the worksite. You may also vote at the area office, (1064 Borden Ave, Kelowna).
Ballots are due back to the BCGEU Okanagan area office no ...
February 19, 2018
Vancity workers at Downtown Vancouver branch join BCGEU - BCGEU
Workers at the Vancouver City Savings Credit Union Downtown Vancouver Branch (#10) have voted by majority to join the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). The 26 financial services workers at this branch join over 700 of their Vancity colleagues who benefit from access to fair wages and improved working conditions under their collective agreement. "We are thrilled to welcome wor...
February 19, 2018
Caring Professionals should be exempt from mobility pricing - BCGEU
The Mobility Pricing Independent Commission recently published its initial report exploring decongestion charging as part of a 10-year plan for transportation development in the Metro Vancouver region. They have proposed two main policy approaches for consideration: tolling congestion points and charging drivers for each kilometre they drive.
Congestion point pricing charges drivers when they p...
February 19, 2018
Local 1012 Executive Results - BCGEU
The call for nominations for Local 1012 Local Executive closed. We confirm that your new Executive is as follows:
Local Chairperson:Earl Haward
1st Vice Chair:Vacant
2nd Vice Chair:Vacant
Treasurer:Vacant
Recording Secretary:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large (Young Worker):Vacant
Congratulations to the above noted!...
February 19, 2018
Elections for Local 1005 Executive - BCGEU
The nomination period for the local 1005 executive closed on February 7, 2018. The following positions have been acclaimed:
Chairperson:Michelle McKenna
Recording Secretary:Vacant - No nominations received
1st Vice Chairperson:Fred Street
3 Members-at-Large:3 Vacant - No nominations received
Treasurer:Vacant - No nominations received
1 Member-at-Large Young Worker:Vacant - No nominations receiv...
February 15, 2018
1002 Local Executive Announcement - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Local 1002 Members
Re: Local Executive Announcement
The call for nominations for Local 1002 Executives closed on February 2, 2018. We are pleased to announce that the following members have been acclaimed for their positions in this three year term:
Dan Campbell, Chairperson
Sheryl Boire, 1st Vice Chairperson
Willie McWillis, Member-at-Large
The local still has vacancies for...
February 15, 2018
2018 BCGEU Scholarship Program - BCGEU
Delegates to our 2017 Constitutional Convention voted to increase our annual scholarship program to $60,000. Awards for full-time students are $2,000 and, for part-time students, $1,000. Our scholarship program is funded by the dues of our 73,000 members.
Applicants must be:
A BCGEU member, or related to a current retired, or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and
A student or prospective post-se...
February 15, 2018
Elections for Local 1003 Executive - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 1003 executive.
First Vice-Chairperson (1 position):
Stephen RaysonVanessa BatresKevin Doiron
Member-at-Large (3 positions):
Kevin DoironStephen RaysonVanessa BatresCindy Kwan
Second Vice-Chairperson (1 position):
Vanessa BatresKevin DoironStephen Rayson
• Ballots will be available from your stewards and contacts at the wo...
February 13, 2018
BC throne speech ‘turns the corner on 16 years of neglect’ - BCGEU
The BC NDP government Speech from the Throne isn't perfect, but it starts to repair the damage done to public services by the previous government, says the BC Government and Service Employees' Union.
"I've witnessed many throne speeches, but this is the first time I've seen a real commitment to progressive policies that will make people's lives better," says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "If...
February 13, 2018
Emcon Services Inc. Contract Area 2 & 3 - Memorandum of Understanding 12 - BCGEU
Most members are aware that 2018 is the final year of Emcon's road and bridge maintenance contracts with the Province of BC for Service Contract Area 2 and Service Contract Area 3. The province is in the process of receiving bids for these service contract areas.
Members are reminded of the following provision of the collective agreement.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 12
Re: Final Vacation Year
I...
February 09, 2018
PRT Talks Break Down - BCGEU
Bargaining resumed on Feb 6th thru 8th in Kelowna and we are pleased to report that we agreed to a new and more extensive article on Harassment and Bullying, complete with an independent complaint procedure. However, there was no agreement on other significant language changes, including: scheduling, job security and assignment of promotional opportunities.
Additionally, your employer present...
February 09, 2018
Hard Rock Casino workers vote in favour of strike - BCGEU
Unionized workers at Coquitlam's Hard Rock Casino have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The more than 400 casino employees, who joined the BC Government and Service Employees' Union in 2016, have been trying to negotiate a first collective agreement since January 2017. Read more.... UWU/MoveUP
February 09, 2018
Local 1003 Capilano Highways Service (Service Area 05) - BCGEU
Re: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RATIFIED
The membership voted 74% in favour to accept the tentative collective agreement. This agreement will take effect on April 19, 2019. This agreement provides continued job security and the collective agreement, through successorship, regardless of which company is the successful bidder on the upcoming Request for Proposal.
The bargaining committee thanks the mem...