NEWS & UPDATES
2019 BCGEU Scholarships - BCGEU
Applications for the 2019 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted. The union will award $60,000 in scholarships to students in post-secondary education. Full-time scholarships are worth $2,000 and part-time scholarships are worth $1,000.Apply online here.
Applicants must be:
A BCGEU member; or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff[1], and
A current or prospec...
March 22, 2019
Gateway Casinos (Thompson-Okanagan) BCGEU filed a policy grievance today
This morning, the BCGEU filed a policy grievance regarding the application of the Return to Work agreement recall provisions and April 2019 shift selection process. In the grievance, your union alleges that the Employer is incorrectly applying these processes as laid out in your collective agreement.
Your employer has asserted that recall to any work assignment (regardless of the number of hour...
March 21, 2019
BCGEU Victoria Office - Secretary (Temporary) - BCGEU
BCGEU VICTORIA AREA OFFICE INTERNAL POSTING March 21, 2019 POSITION: SECRETARY (Temporary) GRADE: LEVEL 3 – MoveUP AGREEMENT A secretary is required to perform secretarial and word processing functions for staff representatives. This person may also be required to assist with switchboard and receptionist duties. The term of assignment is up to six months or return of incumbent. DUTIES ...
March 21, 2019
Basic Income submission - BCGEU
As you may be aware, in July 2018 the Province announced the creation of an expert committee to study the potential for using a basic income approach in its efforts to reduce poverty and prepare for the emerging economy.
Organizations and individuals with an interest in basic income were invited to share their input with the committee, and the BCGEU developed a submission that brings the voice ...
March 20, 2019
Slots Department Representative to the Labour Management Committee - BCGEU
Congratulations to Geoff Kaye, your new representative to the Labour Management Committee for the Slots Department.
The first meeting of the Labour Management Committee will be Tuesday, March 26th.
The representatives for other departments are:
Matthew Ruston – SecurityGordon Barkman –CulinaryBev Beggs – Guest ServicesMark Fletcher – TheatreKatherine Wiebe and Mark Chun – Table GamesCage – to b...
March 20, 2019
1703- Vancity Branch 9 Steward Elections Results - BCGEU
Elections closed for 1 (one) steward position on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
We are pleased to announce that Brian McCloskey was elected as the new steward at Branch 9.
Please join us in wishing Brian well in his new position.
In Solidarity,
Megan McKinneyStaff Representative
Download PDF of notice hereUWU/MoveUP
March 20, 2019
1710 - Your New Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations closed on March 14, 2019 for the Vacant Member-at-Large position.
The following is now your local 1710 Executive:
Local 1710 Chairperson: Kurt Langdon
Local 1710 1st Vice Chair: Charlene Jackson
Local 1710 2nd Vice Chair: Naomi Gallant
Treasurer: Michael Irwin
Local 1710 Recording Secretary: Selena Yates
Loc...
March 19, 2019
Hard Rock Casino - New Shop Steward - BCGEU
Casino:
Edeliza MadriagaKam Wing CheongKatherine WiebeNicole ShawPak Keung (Mark) ChunMatthew Ruston
Culinary:Parminder Bains (acclaimed)
Theatre:Barry Salway (acclaimed)
These eight people will act as your union representatives. Any steward can represent any member. You do not need to work in the same department.
We strongly encourage you to exercise your right to union representa...
March 18, 2019
The BCGEU supports Association of Legal Aid Lawyers strike vote - BCGEU
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) stands in support of the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL) and their strike vote.
"B.C.'s legal aid lawyers help some of our province's most vulnerable people get access to justice, and as they demand the funding they need to serve British Columbians, the BCGEU stands in support of their strike vote," says BCGEU president Stephanie S...
March 15, 2019
New Zealand Mosque Attack - BCGEU
Like all of you, I am angry and shocked and heartbroken at the news of the terrorist attacks in New Zealand.
Some of you know that I grew up and started my career as an ECE and a labour activist in New Zealand. I still have family and friends there and I think of New Zealand as home.
This attack feels very personal for me and I am writing to share my thoughts with all of you.
First, I want to e...
March 14, 2019
PC Helpline -Bargaining update - BCGEU
Bargaining with your employer commenced on March 14, 2019, with a full discussion on the non-monetary proposals. The parties agreed on almost all of these already, which represents a positive move forward for our negotiations.
We have started our discussions on the monetary proposals, and the parties will be meeting again in mid April to discuss further. This gap between meetings is due to sche...
March 14, 2019
BC Housing – Administration/Clerical Division Bargaining Survey – We need you...
It has come to our attention that some members have not received a copy of the bargaining survey to their personal email address. To help ensure you receive a copy of bargaining updates please provide a personal email address to the BCGEU at http://www.bcgeu.ca/update. If we already have an email address on file for you and you wish to edit or update any of your existing contact information, yo...
March 14, 2019
BCGEU celebrates announcement to bring home support workers under government ...
The Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Island Health authorities have announced they will bring home support services in-house. The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has been lobbying to bring home care support workers under government employment for over two decades and enthusiastically welcomes a change that will provide greater security to workers, and b...
March 08, 2019
BCGEU celebrates International Women’s Day with solidarity and action - BCGEU
International Women's Day (IWD) is recognized every year on March 8. It's an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and the extraordinary role women play in their families, workplaces, and communities across the globe. It's also an opportunity to acknowledge how much work remains to be done to achieve true gender equality and ensure all women everywhere are empowered to reach their ...