NEWS & UPDATES
February 13, 2018
Elections for Local 1204 Executive - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Local 1204 Members
Re: Elections for Local 1204 Executive
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 1204 executive. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
Chair:
Ron Anganu Sue Frith
First vice chair:
Sue Frith
Pamela Willingshofer
Leona Birchard
Danielle Pohl
Second vice chair:
Pamela Willingshofer
Ron Angan...
February 13, 2018
BC throne speech ‘turns the corner on 16 years of neglect’ - BCGEU
The BC NDP government Speech from the Throne isn't perfect, but it starts to repair the damage done to public services by the previous government, says the BC Government and Service Employees' Union.
"I've witnessed many throne speeches, but this is the first time I've seen a real commitment to progressive policies that will make people's lives better," says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "If...
February 13, 2018
Elections for Local 1201 Executive - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 1201 executive. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
RecorderLori IsaacRhonda CampbellJessica Sharpe
Member at Large:Lori IsaacAbebe TilahunSuzy LabelleLiam SmithPamela BrownGordon O'Connor Terrence McKennyKatia GauvinDave AmossCharlynne GustafsonRhonda CampbellJessica Sharpe
• Ballots a...
February 09, 2018
Hard Rock Casino workers vote in favour of strike - BCGEU
Unionized workers at Coquitlam's Hard Rock Casino have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The more than 400 casino employees, who joined the BC Government and Service Employees' Union in 2016, have been trying to negotiate a first collective agreement since January 2017. Read more.... UWU/MoveUP
February 09, 2018
Elections for Local 1207 Executive 1st Vice-Chairperson - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following position of the local 1207. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
1st-Vice Chairperson:Freya ScheelTori Reid
Ballots are available from your stewards and contacts at the worksite. You may also vote at the area office, (1064 Borden Ave, Kelowna).
Ballots are due back to the BCGEU Okanagan area offic...
February 08, 2018
Minimum Wage Announcement: Low Wage Workers Need $15 Now, Not in 2021 - BCGEU
Today's announcement by the provincial government that B.C.'s minimum wage will reach $15.20 per hour on June 1, 2021 is disappointing, both to the BCGEU and to the 20 per cent of B.C.'s workers who make less than $15 per hour. We think that the provincial government should take action to reduce poverty and inequality in our province by increasing the minimum wage to $15 immediately, as we stat...
February 08, 2018
BCGEU Welcomes Review of Labour Code - BCGEU
The BCGEU welcomes the provincial government's announcement earlier this week that they have appointed a committee of special advisers to review the provincial labour code. This review is a good first step in the process of restoring fairness to both the labour code and the BC Labour Relations Board.
The code review panel will be consulting with stakeholders around B.C. before reporting back to...
February 07, 2018
Election Results for Local 1212 Executive - BCGEU
The call for nominations for Local 1212 Local Executive closed. We confirm that your new Executive is as follows:
Local Chairperson
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1st Vice Chair:
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2nd Vice Chair:
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Treasurer:
Vacant
Recording Secretary:
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Member at Large:
Christine Crawford
Member at Large:
Vacant
Member at Large:
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Member at Large:
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Member at Large (Young Worker):
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Congratulations t...
February 07, 2018
Local 1202 Executive Announcement - BCGEU
The call for nominations for Local 1202 Executives closed on February 1, 2018. We are pleased to announce that the following members have been acclaimed for their positions in this three year term:
• Leslie Schulze, Chairperson• Dan Cloutier, 1st Vice Chairperson• Theresa Warren, Treasurer• Sherri Wenman, Member-at-Large• Sheri Park, Member-at-Large• Gabriella Jones, Member-at-Large (Young Work...