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January 22, 2019
Province’s largest union calls for full inquiry into money laundering - BCGEU
The BCGEU wants the government to provide answers, saying a full inquiry is needed into money laundering in this province. John Hua has more. See video here... UWU/MoveUP
January 22, 2019
B.C.'s largest public-sector union wants inquiry into money laundering, drugs...
The union representing thousands of workers in B.C. says the provincial government must hold a public inquiry to examine organized crime, the opioid crisis, money-laundering and its connection to real estate. The B.C. Government and Service Employees Union says in a news release that an inquiry is the best way to learn the truth about a crisis that has claimed thousands of lives, and made B.C. ...
January 21, 2019
BCGEU calls for public inquiry into organized crime, opioids and money launde...
BCGEU calls for public inquiry into organized crime, opioids and money laundering in B.C. January 21, 2019 BURNABY – Today the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) launched a campaign calling on the provincial government to launch a public inquiry into organized crime, opioids and money laundering in B.C. The campaign follows the union's call for an inquiry and subsequent letter t...
January 15, 2019
Vancity - Branch 9 Steward Nominations - BCGEU
As you may know, Branch 9 steward Edmelynne Vendiola has accepted a position at another branch. We are very sorry to see her go, and heartily thank her for her work representing members at Branch 9. We wish her all the best in her new position!
Her departure means there is a vacancy for a new steward at Branch 9. We are accepting nominations for one (1) steward position at your worksite. Nomina...
January 14, 2019
Steward Nominations for Vancity – Branch 10 - BCGEU
As you may know, Branch 10 steward Rose Archie has taken a temporary contract in another department. We are very sorry to see her go, even if only temporarily, and wish her all the best in her new opportunity.
In the meantime, we will need a new alternate steward at Branch 10, so we will be accepting nominations for the position. Nominations are now open for 1 (one) alternate steward position ...
January 14, 2019
Steward Nominations for Vancity - Branch 3 - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for 2 steward positions at your worksite and will close on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union. Some of the roles of a steward are:
Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.
Supporting co-workers in meetings with management.
Listening to co-workers about...
January 10, 2019
BCGEU Statement on RCMP raid at Unist'ot'en Camp and Gidimt’en Access Point -...
BURNABY - The BCGEU has been closely monitoring the developing situation at the Unist'ot'en camp. As a trade union committed to supporting the full implementation of the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the recommendations of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we are concerned that police action has been used to suppress the rights ...
January 10, 2019
Food and Beverage Working Group Nominations - Grand Villa Casino - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the Food and Beverage Working Group.
Background:
Under the Collective Agreement, a Food and Beverage Working Group will be convened to discuss tip industry standards for the tip out of Food and Beverage Classifications.The current policies and procedures for gratuity distribution will only change based on the agreement of the Food and Beverage Working Group. Nominat...
January 07, 2019
Local 1704 - Election Results - BCGEU
Please be advised of the following results of the Local 1704 executive elections:
• Chair Trever Garrett (acclaimed)
• 1st vice chair Ria Webster (acclaimed)
• 2nd vice chair Gurmeet Singh (acclaimed)
• Treasurer vacant
• Recording secretary vacant
• Member-at-large Silvia Spacek ...
January 07, 2019
Election Of BC Housing Maintenance Bargaining Committee Chairperson - BCGEU
Balloting is now underway for the position of Chairperson, Bargaining Committee. Three candidates are nominated:
Liam Phipps
Doreen Aquino
Kevin Asher
**Biographies submitted by each candidate are enclosed.Balloting packages are being mailed to all members for whom the Union has current mailing addresses. The Chairperson is elected by referendum ballot and every member is entitled to vote. M...
January 07, 2019
Members at BC Housing- Administrative/Clerical Division - Election of Bargain...
Balloting is now underway for the position of Chairperson, Bargaining Committee. Three candidates are nominated:
• Ken Woollard
• Mike Kim
• Karim Ladha
**Biographies submitted by each candidate are enclosed.
Balloting packages are being mailed to all members for whom the Union has current mailing addresses. The Chairperson is elected by referendum ballot and every member is entitled to vote....
December 24, 2018
Local 1703 - Steward Elections MSC/Visa Vancouver - Correction - BCGEU
CORRECTION
Great news! There was so much interest in becoming a steward at the MSC and Visa - Vancouver that we will be running an election. The nominees are below.
Member Service Centre (MSC) Vancouver – Two (2) Stewards needed.
The nominees are:
Jennifer Hilland
Eric Stevens
Jason Lin
At Visa Service Centre Vancouver one (1) steward will be appointed by acclamation.
Susan Adams
Congrat...
December 24, 2018
Happy Holidays – BCGEU offices closed for the holidays - BCGEU
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith, treasurer Paul Finch and the entire Provincial Executive would like to wish our 77,000 members and their families a happy and festive holiday season! Please note that all BCGEU offices will be closed for the holidays. BCGEU offices around the province will be closed from end of business December 24, 2018 and will reopen on January 2, 2019 at 8:30am. If you are a...
December 20, 2018
BCGEU disappointed by defeat of electoral reform referendum - BCGEU
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is disappointed by Election BC's announcement today that the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform was defeated. Despite this result, over half a million British Columbians voted for change due to a deep dissatisfaction with First Past the Post (FPTP), and the conversation about a more representative voting system must continue. Under FPTP ...
December 20, 2018
BCGEU HQ closed – Dec 21st - BCGEU
Due to a power failure, the BCGEU Headquarters in Burnaby will continue to be closed for the remainder of the day on December 21, 2018.
We expect that the office will re-open on Monday, December 24. If power has not been restored by then, a subsequent notice will be posted here.
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