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November 20, 2023
We Want to See More Trans Elders - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
BCGEU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Finch Issues Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance
This past year we've seen a disturbing rise in hate-driven attacks on the transgender community. The BCGEU's solidarity with transgender, gender-diverse workers, and all 2SLGBQTI+ community members is necessary and urgent-it's a lifeline, it's central to our values, and it's important to the wellbeing of our...
November 17, 2023
Union disappointed in surprising news to close Prince George Youth Custody Se...
The provincial government announced the closure of Prince George Youth Custody Services yesterday. The closure will impact nearly 50 BCGEU members employed at the worksite, most of whom work in corrections (Component 1), as well as four Component 6 members and three administrative professionals (Component 12). In this surprise announcement, government cited declining intake numbers in youth cus...
November 14, 2023
RBC & BMO shareholders herald racial equity audit commitments - BC General Em...
Chartered banks are fourth and fifth to commit to independent assessment after successful shareholder engagement
BURNABY, B.C. | Nov. 14, 2023 – In back-to-back announcements, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced commitments to conduct independent racial equity audits, making them the fourth and fifth Canadian chartered banks to do so. These announcements come after ...
November 06, 2023
All Members in the Administrative Professionals Component (Component 12) - Co...
On October 25, 2023, nominations were sent out to elected Young Workers in all locals throughout the Province in the Administrative Services Component (Component 12).The Component is pleased to announce that we have acclaimed NAVJOT TOOR from Local 1204 to the position of Component Young Worker.This position brings light to the important issues of young workers that may include limitations they...
November 06, 2023
Ministry of Attorney General - 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC - Call for S...
Nominations are now open for 2 (two) steward position at your worksite and will close on Monday, November 20, 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...
November 06, 2023
All Area 01 BCGEU members at PBC Solutions - Worksite Visit / Meet with BCGEU...
REMINDER
The BCGEU will be visiting your worksite at 2261 Keating Cross Road, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 2:30 pm.Please come and meet representatives of your Union, say hello, ask a question or two or help yourself to a Union trinket and a snack. This is not a Union meeting; this is an opportunity for the Union to hear from you as to issues you believe the Union should be involved or aware ...
October 26, 2023
All BCGEU Members at CVSE - Follow Up on Recent Safety Concerns - BC General ...
Further to the previous bulletin dated September 29, 2023, your union is aware that there has been an escalation in violent events, most notably the bullet holes to the Laidlaw station. Global News reported on this incident last weekend and President Stephanie Smith spoke to Global News to express our concern for CVSE members. You can watch the news clip here.BCGEU OHS staff have spoken with th...
October 25, 2023
Mediated agreement reached to resolve BCGEU filed policy grievance about retr...
On October 17, 2022, the public service bargaining unit voted to ratify the 19th Main Public Service Collective Agreement. As you will recall, the 19th Main Public Service Collective Agreement contained several financial improvements. Employees were to be paid the financial improvements retroactively to April 1, 2022 ("Retroactive Pay").The employer, through its payroll contractor, Telus Employ...
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