NEWS & UPDATES
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...
September 26, 2016
District of Sechelt Bargaining Update
To: All BCGEU Members at District of Sechelt
Re: Bargaining Update
The Union bargaining committee had three days of bargaining with the Employer on September 19, 20 & 22, 2016. We had positive dialogue and signed a number of proposals and counter proposals on the first two days.
We were hopeful that we may conclude bargaining on the third day; however, at the end of the session, ...
September 23, 2016
Firefighters' Public House - Bargaining Committee Election Results
BCGEU members at Firefighters' Public House have elected Debbie Welch and Amanda Cobham as their Bargaining Committee, and, due to a tie for the position of alternate, Rebecca Spitz and Nancie Rutledge as alternates. These representatives will be meeting with the employer to bargain your new contract.
Negotiations of your new collective agreement between the union and the employer will commenc...
September 23, 2016
River Rock Casino Resort Bargaining Resumes
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to advise that collective agreement negotiations resumed with your employer on September 19th and 20th.
Talks with the employer were respectful and progress was made on a number of important language proposals. The parties return to the negotiating table for further talks on September 26th and 27th.
Finally, your committee remains committed to ensuring th...
September 23, 2016
Hard Rock Casino Bargaining Dates Confirmed /New Guest Services Committee Member
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to advise that bargaining for Hard Rock Casino's first ever collective agreement is set to begin October 4th and 5th.
Preparations for bargaining have begun, and your committee has been working hard with BCGEU Staff Negotiators preparing detailed proposals that will soon be presented to your Employer. Rest assured, your committee is focused on ensuring that...
September 22, 2016
Vancity Branch 44 Steward Election Nominations
To: BCGEU Members at Vancity Branch 44
Re: Steward election
Please be advised that following the recent nomination process, three candidates were nominated for the two available positions.
Nominees:
Mark Chohan
Ashneet Sohal
Preety Chanda
Therefore a vote will be conducted as follows:
Date: Thursday, September 29
Place: Vancity Branch 44
...
September 22, 2016
District of Hudson's Hope - Notice of Bargaining Committee Members
RESULTS FOR BARGAINING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Nominations are now closed for the District of Hudson's Hope Bargaining Committee. The following members are now your bargaining committee:
Cindy Edgar
&
John Vandenberg
Please join us in congratulating your new bargaining committee.
Thank you.
Download PDF of notice here
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September 22, 2016
Members at Vancity Branch 30 Steward Results
Please be advised that following the recent nomination process, the following members have been acclaimed:
Stewards
Harman Singh email: harman_deep@live.ca
Ashleen Devi email: ashleen6@gmail.com
Please contact one of the above stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or worksite concerns.
Please note the stewards will be set up ...
September 21, 2016
Members at Vancity Branch 25 Steward Results
Please be advised that following the recent nomination process, the following members have been acclaimed:
Stewards
Shahnaz Hazanzadeh email: shahnazhasanzadeh@gmail.com
Jagjit Sohi email: sohijag@hotmail.com
Please contact one of the above stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or worksite concerns.
Please note the stewards will b...