NEWS & UPDATES
April 18, 2019
Telus Employment Solutions Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee met with the employer on April 11th, 12th and again today – April 18th. There has been significant discussion on the proposals, and some progress. Our next bargaining dates to meet with your employer have been scheduled for April 23rd and 24th, at which time both parties have expressed a commitment to make some significant progress on the negotiations. We will update y...
April 17, 2019
Local 1209 Executive & Steward Results - BCGEU
Further to the recent elections for both Stewards and your Local 1209 Executive, the results are as follows:
Stewards:
Sandra Bojechko
Pamela Larose
Nicole Bowen
Shauna Lee
Karilynn Carr
Teresa Mah
Kathleen Comstock
Kendall McPherson
Debbie Jones
Taffe Potlicki
Marvin Jones
Gwen Teichroeb
If you have any questions about the Collective Agreement or need a Steward...
April 17, 2019
Administrative Professionals’ Day 2019 Message - BCGEU
I'm a bit early, but I've got exciting news to share about this year's Administrative Professionals' Day, which happens next week on April 24. Ever imagined what a day without administrative services professionals would look like in your workplace? That's the theme of a new campaign we're launching in the next few weeks. It's called A Day Without Admin, and its purpose is to draw the public's a...
April 16, 2019
CANCELLED - union meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - BCGEU
CANCELLED
LOCALS: Stewards in Locals 601 & 1201
DATES: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Victoria Area Office, 2994 Douglas St-Auditorium
Due to unforeseen circumstances this meeting is cancelled, but will be rescheduled.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
In solidarity
Shirley Kay, Chairperson, Local 601
Maria Middlemiss, Chairperson, Local 1201
UWU/MoveUP
April 16, 2019
STEP UP Education Session - BCGEU
You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Peace River Area Office.
STEP UP, our introductory, one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or retu...
April 15, 2019
Celebrating Administrative Services Day - BCGEU
BCGEU Local 1211 Executive members will be hosting a meet and greet at the Prince George Area Office in honour of Administrative Services Week. Diane L Wood Union Centre Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU 500 Quebec Street, Prince George BC V2L 0C6Telephone: 250-563-1116 We will be serving light snacks and refreshments. We welcome all Administrative Services members wishing to attend betwee...
April 12, 2019
1206 (Administrative Services) Worksite Visits – Williams Lake - BCGEU
To: All Local 1206 Members (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
Re: Worksite Visits – Williams Lake
Please note there planned worksite visits for all Local 1206 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) BCGEU Members at your worksite by your Local 1206 Chairperson, Faith Johnston.
Worksite Name
Worksite Address
Ministry of Children and Family Development
280N Mackenzie Ave
Ministry of Transportation
6...
April 12, 2019
1206 (Administrative Services) Worksite Visits – Quesnel - BCGEU
To: All Local 1206 Members (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
Re: Worksite Visits – Quesnel
Please note there planned worksite visits for all Local 1206 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) BCGEU Members at your worksite by your Local 1206 Chairperson, Faith Johnston.
Worksite Name
Worksite Address
Ministry of Justice – Court Services
101-350 Barlow Avenue
Ministry of Justice – Crown Counsel
10...
April 12, 2019
1206 (Administrative services) Worksite Visits – 100 Mile House - BCGEU
To: All Local 1206 Members (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
Re: Worksite Visits – 100 Mile House
Please note the planned worksite visits for all Local 1206 (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) BCGEU Members at your worksite by your Local 1206 Chairperson, Faith Johnston.
These visits are Scheduled for April 23, 2019.
Worksite Name
Worksite Address
FLNRO
300 S Cariboo Hwy 97
Ministry of Transp...
April 10, 2019
Looking into the new report on B.C. money laundering - BCGEU
The B.C. government released a report from Peter German, noting that B.C. does not have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. Stephanie Smith, President of the BCGEU joined Adam Stirling to talk more about the report.
see video here..
UWU/MoveUP
April 08, 2019
Only a public inquiry can reveal the full scope of money laundering in B.C. -...
BURNABY – Today the B.C. government released the initial details of investigator Peter German's latest report on money laundering in the province, which disclosed that B.C. does not have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. As the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) continues to call for a public inquiry into organized crime, opioids and mone...
April 03, 2019
Telus Employment Solutions -Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee met on April 1st, 2019 to review the bargaining surveys and finalize our proposals for this round of negotiations.
Negotiations for a renewal agreement commenced with your employer on April 2nd, 2019. There was a full exchange of all proposals from both the employer and the union.
Our next bargaining dates to meet with your employer have been scheduled for April 11th a...
April 03, 2019
Product Services – BC Mail Plus 1478 Hartley Avenue, Coquitlam - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for 1 (one) steward position at your worksite and will close on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
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...