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.
March 11th – 17th is Social Work Week in B.C.
This week the vital role of social workers is in focus as we celebrate Social Work Week in B.C. Social workers in the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) assist more than 150 000 children, youth and families each year.
"In addition to their important and demanding work, social workers have been tireless advocates for system-wide impro...
Please be advised of the Local 1003 Executive election results:
• Chairperson Lana Vincent• 1st Vice Chairperson Stephen Rayson• 2nd Vice Chairperson Kevin Doiron
• Treasurer vacant
• Recording Secretary Amber Edwards
• Member-at-Large Cindy Kwan
Vanessa Batres
• Member-at-Large (Youth Worker) vacant
Congratulations to the new and returning Executive members and than...
The results are in and 93% of you have voted in favour of strike action. From Harrop, to Armstrong, Vernon, Red Rock and Campbell River, you came out to send a message to your employer – you will not back down until you get the respect, fair wages, benefits and working conditions that you deserve! Your phenomenal show of strength and solidarity gives power to your bargaining committee. PRT mana...
A B.C. Children's Representative report that criticizes attempts to restrict an Indigenous woman's parental access clearly shows that we need to change the way services are delivered in Indigenous communities, the BC Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU) said today.
"Bernard Richard's report identifies a child apprehension policy, put in place by the previous government, that is in urg...
The tentative deal voted on by the membership at ratification meetings on March 6th and 7th has been rejected. The deadline to ratify a deal in order to include successorship in the Request For Proposal is April 30th. In solidarity Fred StreetBargaining Committee Chairperson Ken BarrBargaining Committee Member Dave ThomsonBargaining Committee Member Rory SmithVice President, Operational Servic...
International Women's Day (IWD) is recognized internationally on March 8th each year to celebrate the global achievements of women and the extraordinary role women have played in their communities and across the world. Despite these successes, we are faced with continued inequality and there is still much to be done. Let's continue to move forward – not backward - on women's rights and equality...
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
4 Members-at-Large
o 1 Member-at-Large position to be filled by a young worker representative (29 years of age and younger)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations i...
Your Committee is pleased to announce that a tentative collective agreement has been reached with Interior Roads Ltd. (Service Area 17). In order to obtain successorship, as stipulated in terms set in an agreement with the Provincial Government, the agreement must be ratified at least 60 days prior to Request for Proposals for the contractors for the service area. For Service Area 17, the deadl...
Your Committee is pleased to announce that a tentative collective agreement has been reached with Interior Roads Ltd. (Service Area 16). In order to obtain successorship, as stipulated in terms set in an agreement with the Provincial Government, the agreement must be ratified at least 60 days prior to Request for Proposals for the contractors for the service area. For Service Area 16, the deadl...
NOTICE OF POLL
S T R I K E V O T E
A Strike Vote will be conducted on:
DATE: Wednesday, March 7th, 2018TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLOCATION: Campbell River Comfort Inn 1351 Shoppers Row Campbell River, BC
For all employees of: PRT Growing Services Ltd. engaged in forest seedling production (i.e., sowing, growing, and packagin...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has released its analysis of the BC NDP's first full provincial budget and financial plan – a budget with a noticeable change of tone from the previous government.
After 16 years of austerity and retrenchment under the BC Liberals, the new government has laid important pathways for the introduction of expansive new strategies and programs t...
When the B.C. Government announced plans to hold a province-wide referendum on the question of electoral reform, they invited input from citizens and organizations to help shape the way we vote.
The response from British Columbians was immense, with over eighty-eight thousand submissions made to the Attorney General. This represents the largest public participation in a consultation in the hist...
NOTICE OF POLL
S T R I K E V O T E
A Strike Vote will be conducted on:
DATE: Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
TIME: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Village Green Hotel 4801 27 Street Vernon, BC
For all employees of: PRT Growing Services Ltd. engaged in forest seedling production (i.e., sowing, growing, and packaging) at forest nurseries
Th...
There isn't a family in B.C. that hasn't received support, or knows someone who's received support, from a Community Social Service (CSS) worker. Every day, they make sure some of our most vulnerable citizens are safe and cared for, and this is why the BC Government Services and Employees' Union (BCGEU) asked the Province of British Columbia once again to proclaim March as Community Social Serv...
NOTICE OF POLL
S T R I K E V O T E
A Strike Vote will be conducted on:
DATE: Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: BCGEU Area Office 500 Quebec Street Prince George, BC
For all employees of: PRT Growing Services Ltd. engaged in forest seedling production (i.e., sowing, growing, and packaging) a...
NOTICE OF POLL
ST R I K E V O T E
A Strike Vote will be conducted on:DATE: Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
TIME: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Harrop Community Hall 6066 McConnell Road Harrop, BC V1L 6P7
For all employees of: PRT Growing Services Ltd. engaged in forest seedling production (i.e., sowing, growing, and packaging) at forest nurseries
The wording on the ba...
We are pleased to advise you that the collective agreement has been ratified by the membership. This agreement takes effect May 1, 2019.Thanks to the Bargaining Committee for their hard work.In solidarityTyrell WeaverBargaining Committee ChairpersonBen AtkinsBargaining Committee MemberHoward HummelBargaining Committee MemberRory SmithVice President, Operational ServicesFateh BornStaff Negotiato...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) joined hundreds this morning in downtown Vancouver at the CKNW Kids' Fund 2018 Pink Shirt Day rally. This annual campaign to end bullying spreads awareness and raises funds to support programs that foster children's healthy self-esteem with this year's focus on cyberbullying.
"Bullying continues to be a problem whether in our schools, at wo...
Please consider this formal notification of the results of the Local 1006 Executive election.
Kelly McDonald – ChairpersonDrew Miller–1st Vice ChairpersonDave Thompson– 2nd Vice ChairpersonBrenda Williams– TreasurerVACANT– SecretaryStuart Davison– Member-at-Large (1)VACANT – Member-at-Large (2)VACANT – Young WorkerNote: The term for these positions is 3 years and will close in 2021.Download PD...
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