COMPONENT 17

Mask usage in BCGEU buildings (Updated Apr 27, 2023) :

Effective immediately, we are making a change to our building protocols regarding mask usage in our buildings.

Mask use is now optional in our buildings, including in common areas and meeting rooms.
Staff and visitors to BCGEU buildings may, of course, continue to use masks and other layers of protection based on their own comfort and risk factors. We ask that we respect others and wear masks if requested in groups.

Please be reminded that no one should attend BCGEU buildings if they have active cold or flu-like symptoms.

COMPONENT 17 - GENERAL SERVICES

Component 17 includes members in a variety of sectors in B.C.

They are employed by casinos, hotels, banks, credit unions, B.C. Place, B.C. Housing Management, some Royal Canadian Legion operations, B.C. Milk Marketing Board, Compass Foods, regional districts plus private businesses.

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September 20, 2016

Local 1708 SEM Members Bargaining Committee

To: All BCGEU Local 1708 Members Re: Bargaining Committee Please be advised that the following BCGEU members have been elected to your Bargaining Committee: Lindsey Hamilton Julie Free Melissa Vitaliano Patricia Chambers (Alternate) Thank...

September 20, 2016

BCGEU Members at Vancity Branch 34 - Steward results

Please be advised that following the recent nomination process, the following member has been acclaimed: Steward Alyssa Doerksen email: [email protected] Please contact Alyssa should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns. Please note Alyssa will be set up for training by the union in due course. Should you have any questions in the...

September 16, 2016

Important information on registering for BCGEU-BCPSA OHS Safety Education Pro...

Important information on registering for BCGEU-BCPSA OHS Safety Education Program courses The joint BCGEU-BC Public Service Agency Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Education Program is now 22 years old. Through this collaboration we are able to offer valuable training to our OHS committee worker representatives all across the province. Members in the public service register for these cour...

September 14, 2016

BC Milk Marketing Board - Stewards Results

The recent call for stewards has resulted in the following being acclaimed. Lori Sharpe Should you have any questions regarding your collective agreement, please feel free to contact Lori. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Lori and wish her success in this latest endeavour. In solidarity Sarah Georgetti Staff Representative Download PDF of notice here. UNIFOR467/...

September 13, 2016

Idexx Reference Laboratories - Steward & Joint Labour Management/Contact Info...

Please be advised that following the recent nomination process, the following members have been acclaimed: Stewards Danielle Gates email: [email protected] Trever Garrett email: [email protected] As well, Daryl Arlitt remains as a steward. Daryl Arlitt email: [email protected] Ple...

September 12, 2016

BC Makes Little Progress on Public Service Diversity Gap

Visible minorities and Indigenous people are still dramatically underrepresented in the B.C. public service, according to the province’s latest report on workforce diversity. Read more...

September 09, 2016

BC Federation of Labour Women's Health & Safety in the Workplace Course

To: To all Occupational Health and Safety Committee Representatives in Area 03 and Local Chairs Re: BC Federation of Labour Women's Health & Safety in the Workplace The “Women’s Health and Safety in the Workplace” course will be offered at the Lower Mainland area office at Suite #130 - 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver on Wednesday October 19, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4...

September 08, 2016

Compass Cavell Gardens Bargaining Committee Results

To: All Local 1703 BCGEU Members at Compass Cavell Gardens Re: Bargaining Committee Results Compass Cavell Garden workers have elected Floriza Tuya as their Bargaining Committee Chair, and Filipinas Laron and Maribel Madriaga as the members of the Bargaining Committee. These representatives will be meeting with the Employer to bargain your new contract. Negotiation of your ...

September 07, 2016

Local 1708 Picnic in the Park

The BCGEU Component 17 Executive invites all Area 1708 members and their family to join us for a picnic in the park. Date: Friday, September 16, 2016 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Rotary Park, City of Cranbrook Please join us for a BBQ hamburger or hot dog and the fixings. Component 17 Executive will be attending and would like the opportunity to meet with you. ...

September 04, 2016

Celebrating Labour Day 2016

As long, sunny days shorten and cooler weather begins , Labour Day offers us time to reflect on the summer that is drawing to a close. For those of us in the labour movement it’s also a time to reflect on the state of working people in our union community. Looking back on the last year, it’s amazing to see the progress BCGEU members have made since last year’s celebrations. We’ve grown tre...

September 01, 2016

1712 Members at the Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert BC - Worksite Steward

We are pleased to announce that Alexandre Chavanne-Wallace has been acclaimed as the new steward for the Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert. If you have any questions regarding workplace issues or your collective agreement, please feel free to contact your steward. In solidarity Michele Freethy Staff Representative Download PDF of notice here. UNIFOR467/MoveUP

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