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January 09, 2025
Nominations for Bargaining Committee for Members at BC Housing Management Com...
Call for Nominations Nominations are now open for the bargaining committee to negotiate a renewal collective agreement with your Employer. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the Union Staff Negotiator and other elected leaders to ensure members' voices are heard and interests are protected and advanced through the bargaining process. The bargaining committee will consist of two c...
January 09, 2025
BC Housing Management Commission – Maintenance/Service (Maintenance) Division...
Call for NominationsNominations are now open for the bargaining committee to negotiate a renewal collective agreement with your Employer. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the Union Staff Negotiator and other elected leaders to ensure members' voices are heard and interests are protected and advanced through the bargaining process.The bargaining committee will consist of two com...
January 03, 2025
Media Release: Kootenay Ferries - job action expansion - BC General Employees...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Jan 3, 2025The BCGEU issued 24-hour strike notice for the cable ferries operated by Western Pacific Marine (WPM) at Glade and Harrop today, with job action set to begin on Monday, January 6th at 6:30am. BCGEU President, Paul Finch says "Ferry workers are committed to reaching a fair agreement that supports a sustainable ferry service. Unfortunately, Western Pacific ...
December 20, 2024
Members at City of Fort St. John - Worksite Visits January 10, 2025 - BC Gene...
Your Local 1710 Chairperson Naomi Gallant will be visiting members of Local 1710, City of Fort St. John, on January 10, 2025, at the following locations to speak to the members and to update membership lists. They look forward to seeing you and hearing any questions you may have. January 10, 2025 (approximate times)MorningPomeroy Sports Centre - 8:30 a.m.North Peace Arena - 10:00 a.m.Pool - 10:...
December 06, 2024
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2024 - BC Ge...
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action and it is vital that we take action to demand an end to violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. December 6 marks the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre of 14 young women who lost their lives because they were women. We mourn their loss and reaffirm our commitment to fight the systems of misogyny, patriarchy,...
November 27, 2024
Members in the Fraser Valley (Area 04) - Postal Strike Support - BC General E...
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is taking on Canada Post over wages, pensions, and a fight for the future of public services. The members of CUPW have been on the picket line since Friday, November 15.The Area 04 Cross Component Committee would like to remind you that we can show our solidarity by joining picket lines during your time off, unpaid breaks and before/after your workday...
November 26, 2024
STATEMENT: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - ...
The following is a statement from BCGEU Treasurer, Maria Bennett, delivered at the BC Federation of Labour Convention, November 26th:Hello delegates. My name is Maria Bennett, my pronouns are she/her, and I am Treasurer of the BC General Employees' Union – the BCGEU. However, I am here today wearing my other hat: as Chair of the BCGEU's Women and Gender Rights Committee. As you may know, yester...
November 22, 2024
Local 1710 members at City of Fort St John - Sick bank committee vacancies - ...
Your Sick Bank Committee is comprised of 5 Union members plus the BCGEU Staff Representative. We now have an opening for 3 committee members.The role of the sick bank committee is to review and approve requests made based on the Collective Agreement Language and processes established. Committee members are required to respond to requests in a timely manner. If you are willing to participate as ...
November 20, 2024
All BCGEU Members at Vancity Savings Credit Union - Important pension informa...
If you are an employee of Vancity Credit Union (Vancity) and your workplace has been organized into the BCGEU after October 1, 2023, please take a moment to read this important bulletin about your pension benefits.VANCITY PENSION PLANEffective October 1, 2023, Vancity unilaterally introduced a new pension plan for its eligible employees (Vancity Pension Plan). The Vancity Pension Plan is "emplo...
November 20, 2024
BCGEU calls for solidarity on Trans Day of Remembrance - BC General Employees...
A statement from BCGEU Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou
While we mourn and condemn hate on this somber day, we know it's not enough for unions to be against transphobia - we must also actively build safe, supportive spaces, so all workers can thrive, rest and lead full lives.
The labour movement insists that everyone deserves liberation from the stru...
November 13, 2024
Alliance Facility Solutions - Bargaining Update - Nov. 13, 2024 - BC General ...
Bargaining continued with your employer in Vancouver from November 5th to 8th. We continued discussing many non-monetary proposals. We will exchange monetary proposals during our next bargaining sessions in Kamloops, scheduled for December 10th to 13th.Talks will likely continue into the New Year. We appreciate your patience and support as we move the bargaining process forward. Stay InformedIn...
November 06, 2024
Servomation Inc - Your Collective Agreement Has Been Ratified - BC General Em...
We are pleased to announce that your new Collective Agreement has been ratified, with 93.11% voting in favour. Thank you to all who took the time to attend our Information Sessions, ask questions and vote on your agreement. Once the new Collective Agreement has been formatted and finalized, a copy will be available online. While the new collective agreement document is being prepared, members m...
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