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April 11, 2023
BCGEU statement on the ongoing decampment of unhoused people on Vancouver’s D...
The City of Vancouver's ongoing forced, mass decampment of unhoused people in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) without alternative supportive housing in place is unnecessary and a violation of human rights. Since last week, Vancouver police and city staff have been actively dismantling tents, throwing out belongings and forcibly removing unhoused people from structures along Hastings Street in V...
April 05, 2023
"This is an important day” - shareholder vote at RBC a “turning point” for sy...
TORONTO and SASKATOON - April 5, 2023
"This is an important day" - shareholder vote at RBC a "turning point" for systemic racism in Canadian financial institutionsMore than 44% of RBC shareholders voted in favour of a proposal filed by SHARE on behalf of the Atkinson Foundation and the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU). The proposal asks Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to commission a third-part...
April 05, 2023
Rest in Peace Robert Keddie - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of former cross component treasurer and long time Local 311 executive Robert Keddie on April 1.
Keddie was very active in the B.C. labour movement and his connection with the BCGEU goes back decades. He was a member of local 203 and served on the Component 2 executive. Later, he served as the chair of 311 and on Component 3's executive as th...
April 04, 2023
Ministry of Finance Members at 1802 Douglas Street & 3350 Douglas Street, Vic...
Steward Election Results at 1802 Douglas Street
Recently steward elections were conducted again to fill additional Steward positions, as a result Richard Infanti, Jacqueline Mays, and Edward Pullman have now been elected. Congratulations Richard, Jacqueline and Edward! Below is a list of all Stewards elected at your worksite.Stewards at 1802 Douglas Street:
Jane AikinsAndrea ClarkRichard Infan...
April 04, 2023
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Mbrs (2975 Jutland Rd) - ...
Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy at 2975 Jutland Road.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is: April 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected]
Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from w...
April 03, 2023
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy at 525 Superior Street, V...
Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy at 525 Superior Street, Victoria.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
April 18, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] elected stewards are entitled to training at the union's expense, including paid le...
March 29, 2023
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal - BC General ...
March 29, 2023For immediate release
BCGEU community social services workers ratify three-year deal
BURNABY – The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) announced today that the 19,000 members of the community social services bargaining unit employed by the Community Social Services Employer's Association (CSSEA) voted 95 per cent to accept the tentative agreement. The B.C...
March 21, 2023
April 1, 2023 general wage increase for BCGEU public service members will be ...
Our current collective agreement – ratified in October 2022 – includes wage protections that adjust our year two general wage increase according to the impact of inflation in the previous 12 months. Today, the inflation figures for February 2023 were released: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/data/statistics/economy/consumer-price-index Based on the B.C. Consumer Price Index (CPI) 12 month av...
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