NEWS & UPDATES
October 28, 2020
Cariboo Regional District - News of bargaining - BCGEU
Your committee is sending out this bulletin to ensure the membership is informed about the Collective Bargaining process between the Union and Cariboo Regional District.
The Parties met on October 26, 27 & 28, and several proposals were worked through and a great deal of progress was made.
We are scheduled to meet again on October 29 & 30, for further negotiations. We will work towards ...
October 28, 2020
Surrey Pre-Trial; Surrey School Board; Nanaimo, Ford Mountain and Fraser Regi...
This is your special reminder about the Ratification Vote meeting tonight:When: Wednesday, October 28, 2020Time: 7:30 – 9:00 pmDial-in number: 877-229-8493Pin: 117342Please Note: If you have a number on file with the Union, we will call you at that number, starting at 7:30 pm. If you haven't received a call by 7:35, please call the Dial-in number, noted above. If you do not have a number on fil...
October 26, 2020
The BCGEU stands in solidarity with Alberta workers
October 26, 2020
Via email: [email protected]
Guy Smith, President
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)
Solidarity Place Edmonton
10451 170 St. NW
Edmonton, AB, T5P 4S7
Dear AUPE President Guy Smith,
Re: Solidarity with Alberta workers
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), with its more than 80,000 members, stand in solidarity with all workers in their fight to pr...
October 26, 2020
Ratification Meetings and Voting - Compass Group Canada Ltd. - BCGEU
Further to our earlier announcement, a tentative agreement has been reached between the BCGEU and Compass Group.A copy of the ratification document is attached here.
Members are encouraged to attend an information session on Wednesday, October 28th, starting at 7:30 pm. Your Bargaining Committee will be available to review the settlement agreement we have negotiated with the employer on your be...
October 23, 2020
The BCGEU stands in solidarity with Mi’kmaq fishers- BCGEU
October 23, 2020
Via email: [email protected]
Sipekne'katik First NationChief Michael P. Sack522 Church StreetIndian Brook 14, NSB0N 1H0
Dear Mi'kmaw Nation & Sipekne'katik First Nation,
Re: Solidarity with Mi'kmaw Nation & Sipekne'katik First Nation
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) stands in solidarity with Mi'kmaq fishers. We wish to amplify your call...
October 22, 2020
Surrey Pre-Trial; Surrey School Board; Nanaimo, Ford Mountain and Fraser Regi...
Your BCGEU Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce we have reached a settlement agreement.
Full details of the deal will be provided early next week, along with the date and time of a Town Hall membership meeting and the ratification vote to follow immediately thereafter. Both the meeting and the balloting will be conducted online.
Your Bargaining Committee is recommending acceptance of th...
October 21, 2020
New union office will reflect union values - BCGEU
New union office will reflect union valuesWe have some big news! Our union is building a new Lower Mainland Area Office (LMAO) that will provide BCGEU members and staff with the space and amenities they need, but it will also include much needed affordable housing and childcare spaces as well. We are excited to share this news with members and this bulletin will be the first of many updates as ...
October 16, 2020
BCGEU concerned about proposed redesign of the Municipal Pension Plan
You're receiving this as a BCGEU member of the Municipal Pension Plan.As you may be aware, the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) has announced potential changes to the plan and is currently seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed redesign, by October 23. Despite being the fourth largest union in the MPP and representing thousands of pension-contributing members, the BCGEU is not one of the "Plan ...
October 16, 2020
All BCGEU Members at Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Crest Hotel (Hospita...
Your union recently sent a proofing copy of the renewed collective agreement to Hospitality Industrial Relations (HIR) for review. Once HIR identifies errors or omissions, if any, and approves the final text, the collective agreement will be sent for signing and subsequently distributed to members. We acknowledge that this process is taking longer than usual and thank you for your patience.
In...
October 09, 2020
Union elections postponed - BCGEU
We hope you are safe and well as we move into the cooler months.
COVID-19 has brought adjustments to the way our union operates. For instance, provincial health regulations caused us to have to postpone our June 2020 triennial convention until June 2021.
This is to let you know we're also postponing our steward elections until 2021. Local elections are postponed until early 2022.
In the meanti...
October 09, 2020
Members with Compass Group - Bargaining update - Union tables full package o...
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report a productive three days at the bargaining table, with plenty of discussion between the parties concerning our proposals.
The union tabled an extensive package of non-monetary proposals, based on your input and addressing a number of workplace issues, such as: Anti-Harassment and Bullying; vacation and shift scheduling; payroll, sick leave and time ...
October 07, 2020
Atira- Payment of Temporary Pandemic Pay - BCGEU
Your union has confirmed updated information about the Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) program with your employer. In a shift from what was originally announced, the TPP will now be applied to all overtime hours worked by eligible employees in addition to regular hours worked. Your employer had an October 31st deadline to submit a detailed invoice to the ministry outlining TPP-eligible hours. We h...
October 05, 2020
Elements Casino - Steward election results - BCGEU
On August 31, 2020, the union sent an email to all BCGEU members working at Elements Casino Victoria, looking for five members to take on the role of a steward. We are pleased to announce that three members have stepped forward to become stewards for your worksite. As there were less members that submitted their names than positions available, we are able to acclaim these nominees, therefore a ...
October 05, 2020
Members with District of Sechelt - Bargaining update - BCGEU
The parties met for 5 days of bargaining and we tabled both non-monetary and monetary proposals. Bargaining has been collaborative and productive and we shifted to interest based bargaining where we outline the 'interest' to achieve changes to the collective agreement. We are bargaining via Zoom and this has provided us with some unique challenges as we embrace the technology of virtual bargain...
October 02, 2020
Temporary employment opportunity at LifeLabs - BCGEU
To BCGEU members impacted by workplace closure or disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the union would like to let you know about a temporary employment opportunity to work with fellow BCGEU members at LifeLabs, a Canadian laboratory services provider.
LifeLabs is currently hiring temporary Packaging Clerk positions in Surrey, BC, to support the increase in COVID-19 testing across the pro...
October 01, 2020
All BCGEU members Compass Group (All worksites) - Bargaining Update #1 - BCGEU
Over the past two weeks, your Bargaining Committee met four days in caucus to prepare for negotiations with the employer. We considered all the information you submitted in the surveys and we reviewed the current collective agreement from cover to cover. We are ready to meet with the employer on October 6th.
During the initial stages of bargaining, the parties will focus on all the non-monetary...
September 29, 2020
Poll finds majority of British Columbians support phasing out for-profit long...
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September 29, 2020
Poll finds majority of British Columbians support phasing out for-profit long-term care
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the deficiencies of for-profit seniors' care and this issue will be top of mind for voters deciding who to support in the provincial election(Burnaby, B.C.) - A new Research Co. poll has found that a significant majority of British Columb...