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COMPONENT 17 - GENERAL SERVICES

Component 17 includes members in a variety of sectors in B.C.

They are employed by casinos, hotels, banks, credit unions, B.C. Place, B.C. Housing Management, some Royal Canadian Legion operations, B.C. Milk Marketing Board, Compass Foods, regional districts plus private businesses.

NEWS & UPDATES

November 26, 2019

Safety Concerns and Joint Labour Management Report - Grand Villa - BCGEU

How To Deal with Safety Concerns Every worker has a responsibility to report a safety hazard if they see one. A hazard is a thing or condition that may expose a person to injury or occupational disease.DO report the hazard immediately to your manager. The Employer has a responsibility to eliminate the hazard or take every reasonable measure to minimize it. DO NOT wait for Safety Committee meeti...

November 25, 2019

Volunteer opportunity: BC Fed free community Christmas Dinners - BCGEU

This dinner is for those in the community who are less fortunate. They are served a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, music, carol sing-a-longs, gifts from Santa for every child and teenager, a visit to the boutique, and a food hamper. To volunteer please call Marisha Zuckerman at 604-306-4156 or email at [email protected].  Surrey - December 23, 2019 5:00pm – 8:00pm Kwantl...

November 22, 2019

BC Housing – Administrative/Clerical Division - bargaining update - BCGEU

We have recently shifted gears at the bargaining table and are now focusing on our monetary proposals. We provided the employer with a healthy monetary package based on the input from all of you. Wages were a common theme in your feedback. While we are under a 2%-2%-2% mandate, we have been creative in our approach. For example, we have conducted extensive market research and worked to compare ...

November 21, 2019

Members at Renew Crew Foundation – Big Brothers - Bargaining Update - BCGEU

Your bargaining committee met with the employer on November 19, 2019 and presented them with the union's non-monetary proposals. Monetary will be given at a later date. We will be back at the bargaining table on November 29, 2019 with the employer to hear their response on the non-monetary issues and will keep you up on things as they develop. In solidarity   Vanessa Ilao – Bargaining committee...

November 18, 2019

Vancity – Branch 70 Morgan Crossing - Steward Nomination ( 1 Position ) - BCGEU

Please be advised that steward nominations are open for one (1) steward at Vancity – Morgan Creek Branch 70. Please find the nomination form attached. Completed nomination forms are to be returned to the union no later than 5 p.m. on November 30, 2019. New stewards are trained by the union. In solidarity, Chad BlackeyStaff representative Download PDF notice hereDownload PDF nomination form here...

November 14, 2019

BCGEU Dawson Creek chalk painting night

BCGEU Dawson Creek Chalk Painting NightWhere: South Peace Campus, Northcourt10808 15 St., Dawson Creek BCWhen: December 9, 2019From 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Get in on the new décor trend of the year!Chalk Couture's silk screen transfers make decorating fast, easy and beautiful.With the reusable surfaces, you can change up the look of your sign over and over!Open to all BCGEU Members but space is limit...

November 14, 2019

Local 1710 Members at the District of Hudson's Hope - Steward Elections Resul...

Nominations closed November 13, 2019 for election of stewards at the District of Hudson's Hope. Meghan Cryderman has been elected as steward. Please join us in wishing her well in her new position! In solidarity   Angie PanouliasStaff representative Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP

November 13, 2019

Local 1704 - nominations for local executive - BCGEU

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive: Recording Secretary Member at Large (1 position) Young Worker Member at Large (1 position) (eligible candidates must be under 30 years of age)   These position will be until the end of the term already in place. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office. The...

November 13, 2019

City of Fort St. John - Wage Re-opener Ratified - BCGEU

The City of Fort St John bargaining committee is pleased to announce the membership ratified the 2020 wage reopener on November 12th. The committee bargained a wage increase of 2.12% and made the decision to utilize the increase as an equitable hourly increase of 71 cents per hour for all classifications. An updated wage grid will be posted to the website. In solidarity, Kurt Langdon, Bargainin...

November 07, 2019

Atira Tentative Agreement Ratification Meeting & Vote - BCGEU

The union bargaining committee is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement for a new collective agreement has been reached with Atira Property Management. The bargaining committee is conducting ratification meetings on the following dates: DATE:     Tuesday, November 19, 2019 TIME:      10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PLACE:   The Hazelwood - 344 East Hastings Street DATE:     Wednesday, November 20, 2...

November 06, 2019

Steward Nominations for Lake City Casino Vernon - BCGEU

Please be advised there are nine available positions for worksite steward at Lake City Casino Vernon. The Union is extending the deadline for nominations until November 19, 2019. BCGEU shop stewards are the front line workers' representatives in the workplace and are the best conduit of communication between members and the union office. Stewards provide a vital role in keeping the union office...

November 06, 2019

Cariboo Regional District Steward Elections - BCGEU

Please be advised that the BCGEU General Services, Component 17 is holding Steward Elections for members. Nomination form is attached. Nominations will be open from November 6, 2019 to December 6, 2019 at midnight. At the end of the 30 day nomination period please forward the completed nomination form to the Cariboo Area office via fax 250-392-5582 or email [email protected] . What do stewards do...

November 06, 2019

Hudson's Hope Steward Elections - BCGEU

Steward Elections are open as of Wednesday, November 6, 2019. To be elected are: 1 Steward 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, November 13, 2019. Please email, fax or hand deliver your nominations to:   BCGEU Peace River Area Office1...