NEWS & UPDATES
October 18, 2016
Oxfam Canada launches new campaign for gender equality
Oxfam Canada is launching a new campaign this week called Shortchanged.
The campaign’s goal is to shift the public debate on care responsibilities and build a movement of people who want to accelerate progress for women.
In particular, the campaign will help create awareness and mobilize Canadians around the issue of women’s inequality in work.
In the coming months, Shortchanged will challe...
October 18, 2016
Brookfield GIS WSI in the Lower Mainland Nominations for Union shop steward
To: All BCGEU Members Brookfield GIS WSI in the Lower Mainland – BCGEU Local 1703
Re: Nominations for Union shop steward
The BCGEU is seeking additional stewards for Brookfield GIS WSI in the Lower Mainland area to join existing stewards Mike Calla, Patrick Fortier and Jereme Collette.
Nominations for the position are now open. Steward nomination forms must be received by the...
October 18, 2016
BC Housing (Admin) Nominations for Union shop steward
To: All BCGEU Members at BC Housing (Admin) – BCGEU Local 1703
Re: Nominations for Union shop steward
The BCGEU is looking for a union steward for the BC Housing Commission (Admin) in the Lower Mainland area.
Nominations for the position are now open. Steward nomination forms must be received by the Union by no later than Friday, November 18, 2016.
What do stewards do?
Union stew...
October 17, 2016
Local 1702 meeting
DATE: October 24, 2016
TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Powell River Town Centre Hotel – Malaspina Room
4660 Joyce Ave, Powell River
There will be an important meeting for all BCGEU members employed by First Credit Union, all BCGEU members employed by Westview Insurance Agencies and all BCGEU members employed by First Insurance Agency.
The topic of the meeting will be important devel...
October 14, 2016
Occupational Health and Safety Committee Representatives in Area 07 - BC Fede...
The “Occupational Health” course will be offered at the Okanagan area office in Kelowna on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. This course will be delivered by a facilitator from the BC Federation of Labour Health and Safety Centre.
Health hazards are not as obvious and apparent as safety hazards in the workplace and as such often don’t receive proper attention and resources co...
October 12, 2016
Town of Gibsons - Bargaining Update
The parties met on October 6 & 7 and exchanged both monetary and non-monetary proposals. A number of proposals were signed on both days. The parties will be reconvening on November 2 to 4, 2016 for three more days of bargaining.
We will be updating the bargaining unit on our progress at the bargaining table.
In solidarity
Allison Stewart, Bargaining Unit Chair
Rick Raymond, Bargaining C...
October 12, 2016
Vancity Branch 61 Shop Steward Election Results
To: All BCGEU Members at Vancity Branch 61
Re: Shop Steward Election Results
The results have been counted for the recent shop steward elections at Vancity Branch 61.
The successful candidates for the two vacant shop steward positions are:
Caroline Pomar
Georgette Reyes
Your shop stewards receive training from the union and are available to answer questions about your ...
October 11, 2016
Local 1703 REVISED Meeting Notice
COMPONENT: General Services
LOCAL: 1703
DATE: Monday, November 7, 2016
TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
PLACE: Lower Mainland Area Office – Musqueam Room
130-2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC
AGENDA
Welcome
Worksite Reports
OH&S Appointments
Stewards
BC Fed
River Rock & Hard Rock Casinos Bargaining Update
The ...
October 07, 2016
BCGEU makes budget submission to Finance Committee
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith made a presentation to the B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Governnment Services today, outlining the union’s priorities for the upcoming provincial budget.
Smith noted that it’s time to chart a different course in British Columbia and urged the government to take steps to accomplish three main objectives – quality jobs for all British Columbians; r...
September 30, 2016
Local 1712 Election Update
To: ALL BCGEU LOCAL 1712 MEMBERS
Re: Local 1712 Election Update
Please be advised that Alexandre Chavanne-Wallace has been acclaimed as the 1st Vice Chairperson. As such, the Executive is as follows:
Chairperson – Mimi Paquette
1st Vice Chairperson – Alexandre Chavanne-Wallace
2nd Vice Chairperson – Vacant
Treasurer – Vacant
Recorder – Vacant
Member-at-Large – Vacant
Member-at...
September 30, 2016
Watch: Stephanie Smith looks back on a busy week and speaks about the importa...
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith looks back on a busy week in Victoria that included worksite visits, a member BBQ and the Union of BC Municipalities convention. She also honours the work of Phyllis Webstad on Orange Shirt Day. Have a look:
September 30, 2016
River Rock Casino Bargaining Update
To: All BCGEU Members at River Rock Casino Resort
Re: Bargaining Update
Your Bargaining Committee met with your Employer on September 26th and 27th, as negotiations continue for River Rock’s first collective agreement. You will have the chance to vote on the new agreement once the negotiations are complete and your bargaining committee can recommend a first collective agreement.
Th...
September 28, 2016
Town of Gibsons - Update on Bargaining
The bargaining committee has completed pre-bargaining sessions and are ready to begin bargaining the Employer. The parties have scheduled two sets of bargaining dates: October 6-7 and November 2-4.
We will provide updates to the bargaining unit at the end of each set of dates.
We thank you for your ongoing support during bargaining.
In solidarity
Allison Stewart, Bargaining Unit Chair
Ric...
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