NEWS & UPDATES
Happening soon – Local meetings to elect convention delegates - BCGEU
Once every three years members from across the province elect their representatives to convention. They're called delegates.
The next BCGEU convention will take place June 9-12, 2021.
These delegates attend BCGEU convention and vote on important resolutions, and in the election of the President, Treasurer, and Executive Vice-Presidents. For more information on convention, check out the latest i...
COVID-19: BCGEU office closure details - BCGEU
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak in January, your union has been closely monitoring the situation and acting decisively based on the best available science and expert recommendations to keep members and staff healthy, safe, and informed while maintaining core services and supports for our 80,000+ members across the province during this critical time.Yesterday, I convened the firs...
February 25, 2021
All Local 1210 BCGEU Members - Nomination Results for 2021 Convention Delegat...
Nominations closed on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 for positions of 2021 Convention Delegate and Alternates. The following was the successful candidate: Delegate (Chair) Tammy Fisher *No Alternates were nominated The Union would like to thank everyone for their participation and interest in the Convention Delegate nominations. Your activism is greatly appreciated! In Solidarity BCGEU Peace Ri...
February 25, 2021
BCGEU Lower mainland area office - Secretary (Temporary)
BCGEU LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTING February 25, 2021
POSITION: SECRETARY (Temporary)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 – MoveUP AGREEMENT
A secretary is required to perform secretarial and word processing functions for staff representatives. This person will also be required to assist with switchboard and receptionist duties. Term of assignment is up to 11 months or return of incumbent.
DUTIES...
February 19, 2021
Ministry of Attorney General Court Services – 222 Main Street, Vancouver - Yo...
Nominations closed for 1 (one) steward position on Friday, February 12, 2020.
We are pleased to announce that Kafiya Mudey is the new steward at the Ministry of Attorney General – Court Services – 222 Main Street, Vancouver and will join your existing steward team.
Please join us in wishing Kafiya well in their new positions.
In Solidarity,
Paula DribnenkiStaff Representative
Download PDF of no...
February 17, 2021
BCGEU members ratify collective agreement with Protrans BC
A majority of the 180 Canada Line workers represented by the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) voted on Sunday in favour of ratifying their collective agreement with their employer, Protrans BC Operations Ltd., after reaching a tentative agreement on February 2, 2021.
The agreement was ratified after 13 months without a contract, more than 40 bargaining sessions and is the re...
February 16, 2021
Pension Seminar Information - BCGEU
Online pension seminars are available at any time for the Public Service Plans at:
MPP: https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/online-courses-and-webinars PSPP: https://pspp.pensionsbc.ca/online-courses-and-webinars College: https://college.pensionsbc.ca/online-courses-and-webinars
UWU/MoveUP
February 12, 2021
All BCGEU Members at Firefighters’ Public House, Best Western Plus ...
In November 2020, benefit plan provider D.A. Townley mailed new plan member ID cards and information about the new employee and family assistance program (EFAP) to eligible members at their home addresses. If you did not receive a new benefit plan ID card and EFAP information in the mail, and if you believe you are eligible to participate in the benefit plan under the terms of your collective a...
February 10, 2021
BC Parks OHS member reps: Resources & follow-up - BCGEU
Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting on Tuesday, February 2 for information about your role as OHS member representative within BC Parks. We appreciated the opportunity to touch base and answer your questions. As promised, this email contains materials from the meeting as well as some important contact information for your use:Meeting materials:
- Meeting presentation- BCGEU Member Guide...
February 10, 2021
Black History Month Events and Resources - BCGEU
EVENTS & RESOURCES
Webinar
Then and Now: Shaping the Future of Black Canadians Through Lessons of Past and Anti-Racism
This 90-minute event will focus on Black history in BC and the impact of anti-Black racism.
The panel, moderated by Community Advocate Asiyah Robinson, will be composed of Silvia Mangue (BC Black History Awareness Society President), Olaolu Adeleye (Associate F...
February 05, 2021
Product Services - 2370 United Blvd, Coquitlam New shop steward - BCGEU
Nominations closed for 1 (one) steward position on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
We are pleased to announce that Kristopher Vallette is the new steward at Product Services and will join your existing steward team.
Please join us in wishing Kristopher well in their new position.
In Solidarity,
Paula DribnenkiStaff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
February 04, 2021
All BCGEU Members at Land Title and Survey Authority - Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Bargaining will resume on March 1st and 2nd, 2021. Unfortunately we are not in a position to recommend a settlement to you at this point. We are hopeful the employer will make the adjustments necessary to bridge the gap and find a fair solution we can agree too. In the meantime please speak with a bargaining committee member, as they will be happy to discuss some of the details the employer has...