NEWS & UPDATES
July 22, 2020
Update on Bargaining - Zoom Meeting - District of Sechelt - BCGEU
Just a reminder to see you tonight!The bargaining committee met on June 30th and have scheduled pre-bargaining dates in July and August in preparation for confirmed bargaining dates with the Employer during the week of September 14 to 18, 2020. The committee would like to hear from you on what you want the bargaining priorities to be for this round of bargaining. We have scheduled a 'covid19 sa...
July 22, 2020
Gateway Casinos - Returning back to work and benefits - BCGEU
I would like to update you about the ongoing conversations and negotiations we are having with your employer regarding returning back to work as well as benefits.As you know, the employer did not extend benefits beyond June 30, 2020 for BCGEU members despite our request that they continue. While choosing to allow your benefits to end they did however extend benefits to their managers and non-un...
July 21, 2020
Proposed changes to Workers Compensation Act marks beginning of restored bala...
Proposed changes to Workers Compensation Act marks beginning of restored balanceAfter years of advocacy by workers and their unions – including your union's submission to the B.C. workers' compensation system review last year and the courageous testimonies at public hearings by dozens of current and former BCGEU members who had been injured on the job – the provincial government has begun to re...
July 17, 2020
Atira Town Hall Meeting and Rat Vote - BCGEU
COMPONENT: 17 – AtiraLOCAL: 1703DATE: Thursday, August 13, 2020TIME: 6:00 pm – Town Hall Meeting – Local 1703PLACE: Via PhoneRE: Town Hall Meeting and Rat Vote
Important Town Hall Meeting – via Telephone Only
Hello Everyone, We will be hosting a town hall on August 13, 2020 at 6pm. We will be discussing the changes to the Collective Agreement that were negotiated by your bargaining committee...
July 17, 2020
BCGEU calls on government to protect renters by extending eviction ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2020 BCGEU calls on government to protect renters by extending eviction ban Burnaby, B.C. – The BCGEU is calling on the provincial government to extend the ban on evictions for non-payment of rent—today the government announced that ban will be lifted on September 1st. “This decision is utterly baffling to me,” said Stephanie Smith, president of the BCGEU. “COVID-1...
July 15, 2020
Update on bargaining - District of Sechelt - BCGEU
The bargaining committee met on June 30th and have scheduled pre-bargaining dates in July and August in preparation for confirmed bargaining dates with the Employer during the week of September 14 to 18, 2020. The committee would like to hear from you on what you want the bargaining priorities to be for this round of bargaining. We have scheduled a 'covid19 safe' membership meeting via Zoom for...
July 14, 2020
Elements Casino Victoria - Deadline Extension - Call for Nominations for the ...
As we have ”not” received nominations for these positions the deadline has been extended to August 14th, 2020. Please talk amongst yourselves and nominate co-workers for these important positions.Nominations are now open for the Security Bargaining Committee, as per below:
Security – two positions
Only a BCGEU member in the security department can nominate a candidate for the bargaining commi...
July 13, 2020
BCGEU recommendations for Budget 2021 - BCGEU
For many years, our union has been participating in the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services consultation process to inform the government's budget priorities. By making a written submission and an oral presentation, as well as encouraging members to participate via the committee's online survey, we make sure that our members' priorities are part of the government's budg...
July 09, 2020
BC Housing - Maintenance/Service Division - Agreement Ratifies! - BCGEU
Your BCGEU Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce the results of the recent ratification vote, with 70.5% voting in favour of adopting the new collective agreement!
Your Bargaining Committee would like to thank you all for your patience and your ongoing support throughout this lengthy process. Please feel free to contact any one of us with any comments or questions you may have.
To help en...
July 08, 2020
City of Fort St. John - Steward Elections - BCGEU
Steward Elections are open as of Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
To be elected are:
1 Steward at the Grounds Building
Please ensure a copy of this notice, and the attached nomination form and information sheet are posted on the Union bulletin board at your workplace.
Nominations will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Please fax or email nominations as an attachment to:
BCGEU Peace River ...
July 07, 2020
BC Housing - Administrative/Clerical Division- Agreement Ratifies! - BCGEU
Your BCGEU Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce the results of the recent ratification vote, with 86.5% voting in favour of adopting the new collective agreement!
Your Bargaining Committee would like to thank you all for your patience and your ongoing support throughout this lengthy process. Please feel free to contact any one of us with any comments or questions you may have.
To help en...
July 07, 2020
City of Fort St. John - Bargaining Committee Elections - BCGEU
Nominations for your Bargaining Committee closed on June 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The following members are now your Bargaining Committee:
Ashley Murphey – Bargaining Chair
Bob Corbett – Bargaining Committee Member
Selena Yates – Bargaining Committee Member
Charlene Jackson – Bargaining Committee Member
Naomi Gallant – Bargaining Committee Member
Michael Irwin – Bargaining Committee Alternate Mem...
June 30, 2020
BC Pavilion Corporation - Bargaining Survey – Your Input Needed by July 6! - ...
The Bargaining Committee is meeting on July 6 and 7 to commence preparations for upcoming negotiations.
In order to ensure that your bargaining committee is aware of the issues that are most important to you to bring forward to the bargaining table, we are seeking your input in a short online bargaining survey. Please take a few minutes out of your day to complete the questionnaire to guide the...
June 30, 2020
BC Housing - Maintenance/Service Division - Town Hall Membership Meeting – RE...
Members are reminded to attend the special ratification vote meeting tonight:
INFORMATION MEETING
When: Tuesday, June 30th, 2020Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pmDial-in number: 877-229-8493Pin: 117342
Please Note: If you have a number on file with the Union, we will call you at that number, starting at 7:00 pm. If you haven't received a call by 7:05, please call the Dial-in number, noted above. If you do no...
June 29, 2020
Housing – Administration/Clerical Division - Town Hall Membership Meeting – R...
Members are reminded to attend the special ratification vote meeting tonight:
INFORMATION MEETING
When: Monday, June 29th, 2020Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pmDial-in number: 877-229-8493Pin: 117342
Please Note: If you have a number on file with the Union, we will call you at that number, starting at 7:00 pm. If you haven't received a call by 7:05, please call the Dial-in number, noted above. If you do not...