NEWS & UPDATES
April 13, 2018
Government to Recognize PTSD & Mental Health Claims for First Responders: Cor...
The BCGEU welcomes the provincial government's announcement that first responders including Sheriffs and Correctional Officers will receive greater access to mental health support.
On Wednesday, BC Labour Minister Harry Bains announced amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. These amendments -- called a presumptive clause -- will be introduced this week and, if approved by the legislature,...
April 13, 2018
Government action for renters and tenants a welcome relief in middle of housi...
VANCOUVER –
This week the government of British Columbia announced new initiatives to strengthen protections for renters. BCGEU welcomes these long overdue changes, and applauds the government for continuing to take initiative on the housing file.
"Increasing protections for those facing eviction is an important step in making B.C. more affordable for renters," noted BCGEU president Stephanie S...
April 12, 2018
BCGEU and B.C. Government to begin bargaining new contract for members in the...
The BCGEU has accepted an offer from the B.C. Government to begin negotiations aimed at concluding a new collective agreement with members in the B.C. public service.
The existing contract between the BCGEU and the B.C. Government expires on March 31, 2019. It covers roughly 27,000 employees in the public service around the province.
"We're pleased to begin the bargaining process now," said BCG...
April 10, 2018
April 12th Jersey Day - BCGEU
Staff and the Senior Leadership at the BCGEU will be wearing their jerseys to show support and respect for the Humboldt Broncos on Thursday, April 12 2018. We hope you do too!
UWU/MoveUP
April 09, 2018
Update to the Local 1212 Executive - BCGEU
Please see below for an update on your local executive. Thank you to Christine Crawford for allowing her name to stand!
Local Chairperson
Christine Crawford
1st Vice Chair:
Vacant
2nd Vice Chair:
Vacant
Treasurer:
Vacant
Recording Secretary:
Vacant
Member at Large:
Vacant
Member at Large:
Vacant
Member at Large:
Vacant
Member at Large:
Vacant
Member at Large (Young Worker):
Vacant
Downlo...
April 09, 2018
‘Honeymoon phase is over’ at Okanagan Correctional Centre - BCGEU
"The honeymoon phase is over." That's the sentiment of Dean Purdy, head of the B.C. Government Employees Union's corrections division, but it appears to apply beyond staff at the Okanagan Correctional Centre. Official complaints filed by inmates against the jail nearly doubles that of any other jail in the province. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
April 04, 2018
PSPP changes illustrator now available for download - BCGEU
Following the announcement of changes to the Public Service Pension Plan on March 16, 2018, the BCGEU has urged the Pension Corporation to make an online pension calculator available, to allow members to compare their pensions under the old and new plans.
We are happy to report that the Public Service Pension Plan now has a Plan Changes Illustrator file available, which allows members to see ho...
April 04, 2018
Local 1202 Executive and General Meeting - BCGEU
COMPONENT: Administrative Services
LOCAL: 1202
DATE: Thursday, May 17, 2018
TIME: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Executive Meeting 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – General Meeting
PLACE: BCGEU Nanaimo Area Office 106-1650 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo
AGENDA
• Component Report
• Bargaining Update (if one is available)
...
April 04, 2018
BCGEU welcomes 75 new members in seniors’ care delivery - BCGEU
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) welcomes 75 new members following a merger between two seniors' care facilities in Greater Victoria. On April 1, 2018 Rest Haven Lodge, which will continue to operate 73 residential complex care beds for seniors in Sidney, merged with Broadmead Care Society where the BCGEU already represents over 400 workers. "Broadmead Care Society is a n...
April 04, 2018
Land Title & Survey Authority Tentative Agreement Information and Ratificati...
Information and ratification sessions will held at the following locations. You will receive a comprehensive ratification document outlining in detail all changes. The BCGEU Negotiator, Bargaining Committee Chairperson and the Bargaining Committee member from your office will be in attendance. We will walk through the tentative agreement changes and there will be ample time to have all your que...
March 29, 2018
BCGEU brings 15 recommendations to labour code review panel, calls for fairne...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Stephanie Smith meets today in Surrey with a special government panel reviewing B.C.'s labour laws to call for changes that reflect the needs and interests of B.C. workers.
Representing over 75,000 workers from nearly every economic sector in B.C., the recommendations in the union's submission to the panel are based on three theme...
March 29, 2018
Tentative Agreement with Land Title & Survey Authority - BCGEU
We are pleased to advise a tentative agreement was reached at the Victoria BCGEU office in the late evening on March 26, 2018. Ratification meetings and information sessions are in the process of being scheduled. Please stay tuned for a subsequent bulletin with dates and times.To help ensure you receive a copy of bargaining updates, please ensure we have your correct email address. If we alread...
March 23, 2018
Local 1203 By-Election - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
2nd Vice Chairperson 1 position
Member-at-Large 1 position
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available in the attached document "Local Executive Roles and Responsibilities".
The deadline for nominations is: April 13, 2018 at 4:00pm
If there is...
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