NEWS & UPDATES
June 06, 2023
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary) - ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT - BC General Employees...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGJune 6, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Advocacy Department for up to 6 months or to return of incumbent. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES: The successful applicant will work as part of a team providing a wide range of advocacy services to the unio...
June 05, 2023
Ministry of Finance at 617 Government Street, Victoria Members - Call for Sho...
Nominations are now open for four (4) shop stewards in the Ministry of Finance at 617 Government Street, Victoria.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
June 19, 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 work and ongoing supp...
June 05, 2023
Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness - Steward Update
We are please to advise that Chirag Pandit, Technical Support Analyst, Business Operations, has agreed to become a BCGEU shop steward in the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. If anyone else would like to stand for shop steward, please contact Jeremy Leveque, Local 601 Chair ([email protected]), Maria Middlemiss, Local 1201 Chair ([email protected]) or Ryan...
June 02, 2023
MCFD Working Group Updates - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
As you may be aware, the BCGEU formed a joint working group with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) in 2014 following a recommendation made from the B.C. Representative for Children and Youth. The working group's purpose is to provide a forum for senior level consultation between the ministry and the BCGEU.
Given the widespread concerns raised about the ministry by members ...
May 30, 2023
Members at Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resource Stewardship, Ministry...
Worksite stewardsPlease be advised that the following member has been acclaimed as a union steward at your worksite:
Eric Millan
Congratulations to Eric!Chad Blackey Staff RepresentativeRob Davis Chairperson, Local 2004Kevin Hagglund Staff RepresentativeDJ Pohl Local 1204 ChairDownload PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
May 30, 2023
Ministry of Attorney General 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC - Call for Sh...
Nominations are now open for 1 (one) steward position at your worksite and will close on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union.
Some of the roles of a steward are:
Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.
Supporting co-workers in meetings with management.
Listening to co-workers abo...
May 30, 2023
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary) - CARIBOO AREA OFFICE - BC General Employees...
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)CARIBOO AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGMay 30, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Cariboo Area Office, effective date to be determined. The term of assignment is up to 6 months.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meeti...
May 30, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 BCGEU Scholarship Winners - BC General Employees'...
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2023 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
Click here for the 2023 scholarship winners
(Winners will be mailed a letter with instructions on how to claim their scholarship).
This year, applicants were asked to write an essay or submit a video on one of five topics:
1. Workplace health and safety is a core value of the labour movement. What r...
May 29, 2023
Atira workers unionize, join BCGEU - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2023
Atira workers unionize, join BCGEU
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Today over 500 workers at Atira Women's Resource Society (AWRS) have officially joined the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU). This incredible win is the result of workers organizing and making connections across over 35 worksites and a significant majority of workers signing ca...
May 24, 2023
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR IT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - BC General Employees' Union (...
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR IT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTINGMAY 24, 2023
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia representing over 85,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services.
The BCGEU seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to join a team of dedicated staff supporting the u...
May 24, 2023
Local 1201 Executive Election Results BCGEU - BC General Employees' Union (B...
We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 1201 Executive Member at Large and Young Worker positions:Susan Ward, Member at Large and Kacey Gronnestad Young Worker, join the following Local 1201 Executive Members:
Maria Middlemiss, Chairperson
Liam Smith, First Vice-Chairperson
Hayley Wright, Second Vice-Chairperson
Brent MacVicar, Treasurer
Andrea Clark, Recording Se...
May 16, 2023
Local 1203 Executive By-Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
We are pleased to announce that the following members have been duly acclaimed as Members at Large:
Andrew Tsang
Rhiannon Dominy-Pergentile
Please join us in wishing them well in their new positions.
In solidarity,
Jennifer ElkabbanyLocal 1203 Chairperson
Romeena SidhuBCGEU Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
May 10, 2023
Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resource Stewardship, Ministry of Forest...
Nominations are now open for three (3) steward positions at FrontCounter BC Surrey LWRS, Surrey Client Services Centre and Natural Resource FrontCounter located on #200 10428 153rd Street, Surrey.New stewards are trained by the Union. If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of stewards, please contact our office.The deadline for nominations is 5:00 pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2...
May 09, 2023
Local 1201 - Elections for Local 1201 Executive - BC General Employees' Unio...
To: All BCGEU Local 1201 MembersRe: Elections for Local 1201 Executive
The BCGEU is holding and election for the following positions on the local 1201 executive.
Member at Large:
Kacey GronnestadRosemary McAllisterSteven BarreSusan Ward
Young Worker:
Kacey GronnestadRosemary McAllister
All 1201 members should receive an electronic ballot by May 9, 2023 at 3 p.m., which will be sent to the ema...
April 25, 2023
Call for Shop Steward at Ministry of Public Guardian & Trustee - 808 West Ha...
Nominations are now open for 1 (one) steward position at your worksite and will close on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union. Some of the roles of a steward are:
Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.
Supporting co-workers in meetings with management.
Listening to co-workers abou...
April 24, 2023
Nomination for Local Executive – Member at Large - BC General Employees' Unio...
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Member at Large - 3 positions
The successful candidates will serve for the remainder of the current term. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is attached. The deadline for nominations is: Monday, May 15, 2023 by 4:30p.m.
If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one p...
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