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.
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Back in 1919, workers came together to form what we know today as the BCGEU. As part of our Centennial celebrations,
we're looking back at the many ways that our union has impacted our worksites and communities throughout the years.
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A strong majority want to be a part of the union.
(Victoria, B.C.) Over 130 employees across five departments at Elements Casino Victoria voted to join the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) to fight for job security, better wages, fairness and a voice at their workplace. The positive vote to join was 87%, with 82% of workers casting a ballot. These workers join over 3,400 casin...
Following the close of nominations on May 17, 2019, there was one nominee for each of the two available positions on the expanded bargaining committee. The following members have therefore been declared elected by acclamation: · Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel: Kulbir (Kelly) Biln· The Crest Hotel: Daniel Colussi Kelly and Daniel join Aruna Singh (Best Western) and Nick Salyn (Crest) on the com...
Thanks very much to all the members who were able to join us on May 13th, on the BCGEU motorhome, as we travelled to a number of BCHM worksites in the Lower Mainland. It was a really great turnout! We appreciated talking with so many members and getting your input for our bargaining preparation.
For members working outside of the Lower Mainland, your bargaining committee is reviewing options fo...
Your Union has become aware that members may be attending meetings with the Employer without a shop steward present. The Employer should advise members upfront of their right to bring a steward to a scheduled meeting.
Members are strongly encouraged to exercise their right to have their steward present at any discussion with management which the member believes might be the basis of disciplinar...
The Union Management Committee meeting was held on May 10, 2019.
If you have a problem in your department or a great idea to make your workplace better – talk to one of the Union Management Committee Reps about it. If there is a violation of the Collective Agreement – go to a steward to use the grievance process.
Here are some of the highlights from the meeting:
Article 14 Scheduling: As you k...
There will be an election to fill two Supervisor vacancies for your representatives to the Labour-Management Committee.
The Labour-Management Committee is explained in Article 7.1 of the Collective Agreement. The purpose of this committee is to have a regular opportunity to sit down with the Employer to discuss the issues of concern to workers. Workers have the opportunity to contribute to the ...
The BCGEU will hold information sessions about the BC Target Benefit Pension Plan at the worksite in the Red Room at the following times/dates:
Monday, May 27th – 2pm (new time)
Wednesday, May 29th – 8pm
Friday, May 31st – 2pm (new time)
Monday, June 10th – 12 pm (new session)
Members who have questions about their RRSP/Pension Plan option but cannot attend the any of the meetings as scheduled ...
To help celebrate our 100th Anniversary the BCGEU would like to invite all members & their families to an Open House at the Area Office, 2316 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. On Saturday, June 1, 2019 between 12:00 & 2:00 pm please come and join us for appetizers & refreshments.
We are also hosting a painting party. A Painting on Glass workshop with Angela Lenard, will be offered from 2:...
Thanks very much to all the members who were able to join us on May 13th on the BCGEU motorhome, as we travelled to a number of BCHM worksites in the Lower Mainland. It was a really great turnout! We appreciated talking with so many members and getting your input for our bargaining preparation.
Bargaining with the Employer and the Union commenced on May 15th in Burnaby. There was first a ful...
B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union members who provide payroll services to the B.C. Government voted overwhelmingly to approve strike action to support their contract negotiations with Telus Employer Solutions (formerly Telus Sourcing Solutions), the BCGEU announced today. Members voted 100 per cent in favour of strike action at a strike vote held on Thursday. The main issues in bar...
The B.C. government's decision Wednesday to launch a public inquiry into money laundering is being applauded by politicians and other advocates. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
The Labour Management Committee meeting was held on May 8, 2019. It was attended by Craig Proctor, Alex Lee-Young, Larissa Karpa, Kevin Johnson and Doug Worden.
If you have a problem in your department that you think could be resolved at this meeting – talk to one of your worker Reps about it. If you believe the Employer has violated the Collective Agreement, contact a steward to have a Step...
Following discussion of the issue at a recent membership meeting at The Crest Hotel, your bargaining committee is seeking additional input from you on the subject of extended health benefits to help inform upcoming contract negotiations with your employers.
You may complete the mini-survey in either of the following formats:
Online
The questionnaire is available online via SurveyMonkey here
Har...
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Barkerville Heritage Trust Bargaining Committee.
Bargaining Committee Chairperson
Bargaining Committee Member
Bargaining Committee Alternate
Nomination Forms attached.
Deadline for Nominations is: June 13, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
If an election is required for any of the above-mentioned positions, candidates may submit a one-page bio of inf...
(BURNABY) – The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is applauding the B.C. government’s decision to call a public inquiry into money laundering headed by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen. And the union is praising its members for their advocacy over the last six months as a key driver in the government’s decision.
“Like all British Columbians, our members want answers abo...
Hello VanCity BCGEU members,
It has come to our attention that the employer has been approaching some employees to ask them to consider a reduction from full-time to 4 days a week or part-time hours, seemingly circumventing the layoff language of the CA.
If you are approached, please contact your shop steward or staff representative so that we can inform you of the implications of reducing your...
Join us for a coffee, donuts and ice cream on the BCGEU motorhome:
When: Monday, May 13th
Where:
1. Lower Mainland Directly Managed Office, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
2. Home Office, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
3. Riverview, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Your bargaining committee will be available to discuss recent events in our preparation for bargaining. Don't miss your chance to ask questions and p...
The election period closed for a steward position at your work site on Monday, May 6th, 2019.
We are pleased to announce that Marc Hu was elected as a steward for your worksite. Please contact Marc or any of your worksite stewards if you have any questions or concerns regarding the terms and conditions of your collective agreement.
Please join us in wishing them well in their new position.
In...
Call for Nominations for Expanded Bargaining Committee
Nominations are now open to add two additional members to your bargaining committee as follows:
Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel – One (1) member
The Crest Hotel – One (1) member
You may nominate, or accept nomination, only for the bargaining committee position specific to your worksite.
If only one candidate per worksite is nominated, the...
The union recently mailed out information about your option to join the BC Target Benefit Pension Plan.
Members now contributing to the Group RRSP will be enrolled in the BC Target Benefit Pension Plan unless they sign a Waiver of Participation Form and return it to the Union by July 15, 2019. The Waiver of Participation form was sent to members as part of a pension information package by regu...
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Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
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