NEWS & UPDATES
March 26, 2018
Elections Results For Local 1703 Executive - BCGEU
The election for the Treasurer (one) and the Member-at-Large (four) positions has now closed and the ballots have been counted. The results are:
TreasurerJason Jones – Starlight CasinoMember-At-LargeWei Chen – Starlight CasinoHayman Sung – River Rock CasinoRick Raymond – Town of GibsonsBrent Amano – BC PlaceThe following 1703 positions were acclaimed:Chairperson: Dave MacDonald – BC PlaceFirs...
March 23, 2018
Local 1703 CBC Business Services Society - Election for 2 Bargaining Committe...
Your collective agreement is due to expire on March 31, 2018. In preparation for negotiations, a new bargaining committee must be elected to participate in the bargaining process.
• Call for nominations for two (2) Bargaining Committee Members
In order to be nominated a member and nominator must complete the nomination form and send it to the Lower Mainland Area Office by 5:00pm, Friday, April ...
March 23, 2018
Local 1703 Members at Vancity Savings Credit Union-Branch 10 - Steward Nomin...
Welcome to the BCGEU and congratulations on becoming a unionized Vancity branch! We are so happy that you've joined us. Your first step is nominating a steward or two to help represent you in the worksite. We very much look forward to working with all of you, and can't wait to meet your new steward.
What do stewards do?
Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being tre...
March 23, 2018
Grand Villa Casino Update on Bargaining - BCGEU
The committee has confirmed bargaining dates in April with the Employer. The dates may be subject to change; however, we have a good stretch of back to back dates to accomplish our objective of a new collective agreement. The bargaining committee has worked very hard to prepare for bargaining. We conducted an extensive review of the bargaining questionnaires, met with representatives from each ...
March 23, 2018
Starlight Casino Update on Bargaining - BCGEU
The bargaining committee has worked very hard to prepare for bargaining. We conducted an extensive review of the bargaining questionnaires, reviewed the current collective agreement cover to cover and and we even reviewed other casino collective agreements. We are now busy writing monetary and non-monetary proposals in preparation for bargaining with the Employer. Dates have not been set but we...
March 23, 2018
Compass Group Steward Elections Result - BCGEU
Further to the Steward Elections for Compass Group, 200 Enterprise Way, Oliver, BC, we are pleased to announce the successful candidate:
Stacy Simpson PLEASE WELCOME STACY INTO HER ROLE!
Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
March 22, 2018
Public Service Pension Plan Update - BCGEU
Dear BCGEU Public Sector Pension Plan Member,
We understand that the recently announced changes to the Public Sector Pension Plan (PSPP) design have generated a lot of concerns. Many have indicated to us the communication from the Pension Corporation left them wondering how the plan impacted them, which has created anxiety and confusion. In this environment, serious misinformation has circulate...
March 22, 2018
BCGEU calls for labour code amendments to ensure balance and fairness for wor...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has submitted multiple recommendations to a panel of special advisors currently reviewing British Columbia's Labour Relations Code. The submission calls for changes that properly reflect the needs and interests of workers in B.C.'s modern economy.
The BCGEU's submission is based on three themes:
1. That workers be entitled to make their o...
March 21, 2018
Local 1703 Members at Servomation - Election for Concession Representative on...
The previous call for nomination to sit on the Bargaining Committee for the upcoming round of negotiations has resulted in the acclimation of a member who is no longer able to serve on the committee. As such the Union is declaring nominations open for a total of one (1) bargaining committee position as follows:
Concession Department(1)
In order to be duly nominated you must fill out the attache...
March 21, 2018
Local 1703 CDA Members - Reminder – Bargaining Meeting on March 22, 2018 - BCGEU
We are preparing to bargain a new collective agreement for members at the Canadian Diabetes Association and National Diabetes Trust, and we want to hear from you!
Your bargaining committee will be hosting a bargaining meeting at our Vancouver office. It has been booked from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 22.
This will be an opportunity for BCGEU members to discuss their issues and priori...
March 21, 2018
BCGEU recognizes International Day of Forests - March 21 - BCGEU
Our natural forests are an important part of British Columbia's environment, economy and social fabric. More than a third of our planet's land mass is covered by forests, which absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into our atmosphere.
According to the United Nations, "forests are the most biologically diverse ecosystems on land, home to more than 80 per cent of the terrestrial species of a...
March 20, 2018
Election of Bargaining Committee and Bargaining Survey for members at Precisi...
Notice to BargainThe BCGEU recently gave formal notice to the employer to commence the bargaining process as the current collective agreement term ends on June 11, 2018. Of course your collective agreement remains in full force and effect until a new agreement is negotiated and brought to all of you to vote on and ratify.Elect your Bargaining CommitteeThere are three positions for the BCGEU Bar...
March 16, 2018
BCGEU Members size up B.C.'s worst summer of natural disasters
For many people across the province the summer of 2017 was one of angst, uncertainty, and demanding work load due to extreme wildfires and floods.
BCGEU members were front and centre in containment and rescue efforts delivered through key agencies like the B.C. Wildfire Service and Emergency Management B.C. Others across the public service took on significant roles in management, administration...
March 16, 2018
Updated information on improvements to your Public Sector Pension Plan (PSPP)...
Today the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) Board of Trustees has announced a landmark change to the plan design of the PSPP. The BCGEU has a long history of negotiating and advocating for pensions for our members in all sectors. Over the last few years, the BCGEU, as the Plan Partner representative for the PSPP, has engaged the Government Partner on potential plan design improvements. It has ...
March 16, 2018
Local 1710 New Local Executive - BCGEU
Ballots were due back at the Peace River Area Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2018 for the Local 1710 Young Worker Member at Large. The balloting committee counted the votes and the following is now your local 1210 Executive:
Elected February 8, 2018:
Local 1710 Chairperson: Kurt LangdonLocal 1710 1st Vice Chair: Darrel ChorneyLocal 1710 Reco...
March 15, 2018
BCGEU calls on government to guarantee protections for vulnerable seniors.
Over the last year the BCGEU and other organizations have raised questions about the sale of B.C.-based Retirement Concepts to the international conglomerate, Anbang Insurance Group Co., Ltd. – a Chinese-based investor with expansive international holdings.
Retirement Concepts currently operates 21 care homes in B.C., with over two and a half thousand workers which are represented by both the ...
March 14, 2018
Local 1712 - Northern Savings Credit Union - Nominations for Bargaining Commi...
A bargaining committee is required for the next round of Bargaining. Nominations are now open for three (3) positions on the Bargaining Committee: Bargaining Committee Chairperson, plus two (2) bargaining committee members. An Alternate to the Bargaining Committee will also be elected from this nomination process. A member may be nominated for either position or for both positions. If elected a...