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December 13, 2016
Local 1701 Meeting Notice
TO: All Local 1701 BCGEU Members
DATE: January 17, 2017
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
PLACE: BCGEU 2994 Douglas St
AGENDA
• Local Chair Update (JUM, Component)
• Local Worksite Issues
• OHS
• Convention
• New Business
• Local Officer Training
In solidarity
Ryan Weldon, Chair Local 1701
Kelly Grohs, Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
December 12, 2016
BCGEU sends solidarity message to jailed Iranian trade unionists
As part of our ongoing support of the Free Them Now campaign to support jailed Iranian trade union members, the BCGEU Provincial Executive recorded a message of solidarity that was sent directly to jailed activists. The campaign received messages of solidarity from many unions around the world, and they have been compiled into a video. Watch the full video below.
December 09, 2016
International Human Rights Day: Human rights are everyone’s rights, everywhere
Today we recognize International Human Rights Day. Every December 10th since 1948, people have stood in solidarity against human rights violations in all forms.
In Canada we are fortunate to be living in a country where we have a legislated Human Rights Code and a Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is built into our constitution.
Much of the world sees us as a country that defends human r...
December 06, 2016
December 6: Never forget
It’s hard to believe, but 27 years have passed since 14 young women were slain at the École Polytechnique, an event also known as the Montreal Massacre. It remains one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established December 6, the anniversary of the devastating event, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Eac...
December 06, 2016
Hard Rock Casino Holiday Season RV Visit/Bargaining Set To Begin
To: All BCGEU Members at Hard Rock Casino
Re: Holiday Season RV Visit/Bargaining Set To Begin
With winter almost upon us, and the holiday season soon set to begin, the BCGEU RV will be making a special visit to the Motion Canada parking lot, located next to Hard Rock Casino, on Friday, December 16th, between the hours of 10am and 6pm.
Come join us for some complimentary food, ...
December 03, 2016
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today we are proud to recognize the United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
This day was created to bring awareness and understanding and to take action to further the rights of persons with disabilities both legally and in society.
Even though we have a come a long way in Canada there remains much more to do to achieve the equity in our society.
The United Nat...
November 29, 2016
Steward Nomination for local 1704 members at Vancity – Branch #70
To: All 1704 BCGEU Members at Vancity – Branch 70 Morgan Crossing
15795 Croydon Drive, Surrey
Re: Steward Nomination (1 position)
Nominations are now open for 1 position for a steward at your worksite, and will close January 4, 2017.
The steward is the face of the union at your worksite.
Some of the roles of the steward are:
To enforce the collective agreement and...
November 29, 2016
OSH Appointment Process Deadline
D-day is here!!
On November 30th the names of over 2800 designated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) representatives will disappear from the BCGEU database. Locals should ensure their confirmed choices for new or reappointed OHS representatives are submitted to their area offices before this date. If OHS appointments are not completed for each worksite, OSH representatives will not have ...
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