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November 21, 2017
On the National Inquiry into into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and G...
On November 1, 2017 the commissioners for the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls released their interim report, Our Women and Girls are Sacred. As an organization with standing in the Inquiry, the BCGEU has carefully reviewed the 118-page report which clearly demonstrates the enormous scope of the Inquiry. The report includes some very startling statistics – I...
November 20, 2017
B.C.’s fastest growing union launches housing affordability plan - BCGEU
B.C.'s fastest growing union launches housing affordability plan
Following the launch of a campaign on housing affordability earlier this month, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has released a report detailing recommendations on how the province can solve the housing affordability crisis.
The Building an Affordable B.C. report provides recommendations aimed at ta...
November 18, 2017
Human Rights Commission - BCGEU
As you may be aware, the province has been undertaking steps to reinstate the BC Human Rights Commission. The BCGEU is pleased to hear that the provincial government is taking this step and that the province has called on all British Columbians to engage in the process by sharing their thoughts and opinions on what the commission should look like.
The BCGEU has developed a submission that bring...
November 17, 2017
Expression of Interest – Component Young Worker for Component 10 - BCGEU
Currently, there is a vacancy on the component (meets four times per year) for a young worker. This position is for any member who is under the age of 30. This position brings light to the important issues of young workers that may include limitations they have encountered in the workplace and within the labour movement. Our component young worker will assist locals that do not have a young wor...
November 15, 2017
BC Corps of Commissionaires - Worksite Steward - BCGEU
Nominations for steward elections have now closed. This notice is to advise all BCGEU members at BC Corps of Commissionaires that the following person was acclaimed as a steward for your worksite: · Russell Newcombe Thank you and congratulations!!! If you have any questions regarding workplace issues or your collective agreement, please feel free to contact the above noted steward. If y...
November 09, 2017
Protrans Members Buying Back of Past Service Pension Presentation and Q & A -...
***PLEASE POST ON UNION BOARD***
Earlier this year the BCGEU held six pension sessions with Protrans staff on the overview of the Public Service Pension Plan staff will be joining January 1, 2018. At those sessions, there were many questions on the opportunity to buy back past service with Protrans. To be clear, every employee on the date the employer joins the plan (January 1, 2018) will hav...
November 09, 2017
Nominations for Bargaining Committee Members for Yellowhead Road & Bridge – V...
Nominations are open for two bargaining committee members and one alternate (3 positions in total).
Nomination forms are attached to this bulletin and can also be picked up at your area office. Nominations close on December 9, 2017.
Nominations can be dropped off, mailed, faxed or emailed to:
Diane L. Wood Union Centre
Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU
500 Quebec Street
Prince George, B...
November 09, 2017
BCGEU out of gate early with public service bargaining conferences - BCGEU
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is ramping up pre-bargaining efforts by conducting bargaining conferences this week, even though most collective agreements aren't set to expire until 2019.
Delegates from across the province gathered in Vancouver to hammer out bargaining priorities for upcoming negotiations, which are expected to take place in the new year.
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November 08, 2017
Aboriginal Veterans Day - BCGEU
On November 8th we, as Canadians, honor and celebrate the great contributions and sacrifices that Aboriginal peoples have made in defending Canada during times of war. Aboriginal veterans have participated in all major wars since the war of 1812 and enlist in higher proportion than any other group in Canada. The BCGEU is honored this year to sponsor the luncheon for veterans at the Vancouver A...
November 03, 2017
Worksite Stewards at Capilano Highway Services - BCGEU
***PLEASE POST ON UNION BOARD*** Nominations for steward elections have now closed. This notice is to advise all BCGEU members at Capilano Highway Services that the following people were acclaimed as stewards for your worksite: · John McDonald · Ron Dendewicz Thank you and congratulations to the stewards. If you have any questions regarding workplace issues or your collective agreement, p...
October 27, 2017
You're Invited - Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Afr...
BCGEU members are invited to join the Stephen Lewis Foundation for this event at Langara College in November:
The Stephen Lewis Foundation is proud to announce the publication of:
Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Africa
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A SECOND BOOK LAUNCH FOR VANCOUVER – JOIN US! Thursday, November 9, 2017 Event is from 7-9:00 pm
Langara College (100 West 4...
October 26, 2017
Report affirms need for B.C. government to increase supports to children and ...
Room for Improvement – a report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) – makes recommendations for additional funding as well as coordination between the Ministry of Education, school districts, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to help children and youth in care succeed academically. The report also highlights the need for culturally appropriate sup...
October 24, 2017
Steward Election Results - Local 1010 - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Members of Local 1010 – Operational Services The Steward Elections for Local 1010 closed on October 11th. The following are the results for each worksite in Operational Services: Caribou Road Services Sandy Fellers Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Fort St. John) Dustin Leach Dean Schlegel Adam Wiebe Dave Wiebe Please join us in wishing them well in their new positions! If...
October 24, 2017
Collective Agreement Ratification for Members at Mainroad Lower Mainland Con...
We are pleased to announce that your Collective Agreement, which takes effect March 15, 2019, has been ratified. This ratification ensures that successorship will be included in the next maintenance contract.
In solidarity
Orlando Bokor, Bargaining Committee Chair Joseph Reith, Bargaining Committee Member Kevin Thomasen, Bargaining Committee Member Bill Hall, Bargaining Committee Member - al...
October 23, 2017
Executive Vice President Tour - Revised - BCGEU
Hello Everyone! Executive Vice President, James Coccola will be visiting worksites in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers starting at 8:00 am on October 22 as outlined in the schedule below (all times are approximate): Prince Rupert, Sunday October 22nd, 2017: 1. 8:00 - 10:00 am Crest Motor Hotel 2. 11:15 - 11:35 am BC Liquor Store Old Hazelton, Monday October 23rd...
October 20, 2017
President's statement on death of correctional officer Kellie Shand - BCGEU
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kellie Shand, a long-time BCGEU member, who tragically died while on shift as a correctional officer at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC). This is a terrible tragedy for not only our Corrections and Sheriffs component, but for our entire union. In his 22-year career as a correctional officer, Kellie was a committed and experienced profes...
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