NEWS & UPDATES
August 23, 2016
Members At Hard Rock Casino - Bargaining Committee Election Results!
Balloting is now completed and the following members have been elected to represent our membership at Hard Rock Casino:
Bargaining Committee Chairperson
Darko Petrovski
Bargaining Committee members
Tony Kashani - Culinary and Shipper/Receiver
Kevin Da Silva - Security and Security Supervisors
Jen Stebbing - Guest Services Representatives
Mike Dove - Dealers/Supervisors/Boxmen
Brian Middleton ...
August 23, 2016
Members at Town of Gibsons - Update on Bargaining
Meet with your bargaining committee
The Union bargaining committee has started pre-bargaining. We have already met for 3 days and have another 2 days scheduled for the week of August 22.
We would like the opportunity to meet with the members and are therefore hosting a drop in on August 24 from 11:30 am to 1:45 pm in the Town Council Chambers.
Please take your lunch break and come in and...
August 22, 2016
Cariboo Regional District Bargaining Survey
To: All Cariboo Regional District
Re: Bargaining Survey
Your newly elected bargaining committee would like your feedback in preparation for bargaining. The committee has developed an online survey to receive your feedback.
Please visit the following link to assist your committee in gathering information to prepare for their first round of bargaining.
https://www.su...
August 19, 2016
Compass Food Services (Cavell Gardens) Nominations Extended for Bargaining Co...
Nominations have been extended by two weeks for the two positions of Bargaining Committee Member for the upcoming bargaining at Cavell Gardens. No previous experience in negotiations is required to be on the Bargaining Committee, but you must have a signed membership application card on file with the Union in order to run or vote in an election. As a Bargaining Committee Member you will be expe...
August 18, 2016
Firefighter's Public House Bargaining Committee Election
To: All BCGEU Members at the Firefighter's Public House
Re: Bargaining Committee Election
The results of the Firefighter's Bargaining Committee nominations process are in. As there were four nominees for three available positions, an election will be held. The candidates for representatives for the Bargaining Committee are:
Debbie Welch
Nancie Rutledge
Amanda Cobham
...
August 18, 2016
Cariboo Regional District Employees election results - bargaining committee
The results of the election for the two remaining positions for the Bargaining Committee for this round have been determined. The complete committee is as follows:
Arnold Jenner – Bargaining Committee Chairperson
Genny Hilliard – Bargaining Committee Member
Tracy Bartsch – Bargaining Committee Member
Jody Stratton – Alternate Bargaining Committee Member
Christine Peters – Staff Representative...
August 18, 2016
Checking In – Facts About Your Union
With September fast approaching, the Union thought it would be a good time to check in with our members at River Rock Casino, and update you all on some recent goings on.
Recently it has been brought to the attention of the Union that some Employer representatives may have been making comments to members about the Union that are simply not true. Misinformation leads to the spreading of rumors,...
August 18, 2016
Public Service Pension Plan - Fall 2016 Member Seminars
An update from the BC Pension Corporation:
The fall schedule for the Public Service Pension Plan free member seminars is now posted on the pspp.pensionsbc.ca website with seminars offered across BC.
Seminars
Your Pension, Your Future
It is important for new and mid-career employees to know how decisions made today can affect your retirement pension in the years to come. In this seminar, Y...
August 17, 2016
Local 1708 Members elections for bargaining committee/labour management commi...
The BCGEU is holding elections for 3 Bargaining Committee members and 1 alternate. Those elected to the Bargaining Committee will also become the members on the Labour Management Committee. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them. Please vote for a maximum of 4 members. The 3 members with the most votes will become elected, the 4th member will become the alterna...
August 16, 2016
OH&S Committee Changes
Improving the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Committees
Public hearings have been scheduled by Worksafe BC on proposed regulatory changes, including proposed changes to joint health and safety committees.
New sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to joint committees are:
3.26, Rights and Responsibilities, evaluation for joint committees
3.2...
August 16, 2016
Vancity Branch 30 Steward Nominations
To: All BCGEU Members at Vancity Branch 30 (Guildford)
Re: Steward Nominations (1 position & 1 alternate)
Please be advised that nominations are being opened for two stewards at your worksite.
Should we receive more nominations than positions available, an election will occur.
Nomination forms must be received at the Fraser Valley Area Office b...
August 09, 2016
Hard Rock Update on Bargaining Committee Elections
To: All BCGEU Members at Hard Rock Casino
Re: Update on Bargaining Committee Elections
The election for Bargaining Committee Chairperson is now complete, and the successful candidate is Darko Petrovski.
Congratulations to Brother Darko, and thanks to all the members who accepted the nomination for this important position.
The election for departmental r...
August 05, 2016
Vancity 44 Occupational Health and Safety Representative
If you are interested in becoming an Occupational Health and Safety Representative at your worksite, please email [email protected] with your name and contact information.
The deadline to submit your interest is Thursday, August 25, 2016.
Training will be provided by the Union.
In solidarity
Marceline Lamarche
Staff Representative
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August 05, 2016
Vancity 44 Joint Labour Management Committee Nominations
Please be advised that nominations are now open for one (1) Joint Labour Management Committee position and one (1) alternate position at your worksite. Please see the attached nomination form.
Nomination forms must be received at the Fraser Valley Area Office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Should we receive more nominations than positions available, an election will occur.
Co...
August 05, 2016
Vancity 44 Steward Nominations
Welcome to the BCGEU!
Please be advised that nominations are now open for two (2) Stewards at your worksite. Please see the attached nomination form.
Nomination forms must be received at the Fraser Valley Area Office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Should we receive more nominations than positions available, an election will occur.
Completed nomination forms may be faxed to ...
August 05, 2016
Vancity 44 Union Meeting Notice
DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Tasty Indian Bistro - 8295 120 St. Delta
AGENDA
The Union would like to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.
As well, we will be discussing the following topics at this meeting:
Stewards
Joint Labour Management Committee
Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Bargaining
Collective Agreement
Worksite...
August 05, 2016
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital Members - Refuse Unsafe Work
BCGEU members that work at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam continue to face unacceptable levels of violence and risk of serious injury. Our members were directed by the employer to release patients from seclusion rooms in spite of contrary advice by the care team. The patients were secluded due to incidents of violence against other patients and workers. They were still exhibitin...
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