NEWS & UPDATES
December 06, 2019
Remembering l’Ecole Polytechnique - 30 years later - BCGEU
December 6, 1989 was a Wednesday like any other: I spent the day at the childcare centre I worked at surrounded by kids and my colleagues. I found out about the massacre at l'Ecole Polytechnique on the radio while I was driving home that evening.
I was shocked and devastated at the news. Having been raised in a strongly feminist family, the idea that 14 women had been singled out and killed by ...
December 04, 2019
Nominations for Workplace Stewards – Playtime Casino, Kelowna
Nominations are now open for shop stewards at your worksite.
Shop stewards are the workers' representatives in the workplace. They act as a liaison between the worksite and the union. A steward's role is to enforce the collective agreement and protect your rights.
If you are interested or know of anyone who may be interested, please complete the attached Nomination form and return it to the BCG...
December 03, 2019
BCGEU met with Health Minister Dix - Forensic Psychiatric Hospital - BCGEU
Yesterday your worksite Union representatives, along BCGEU president Stephanie Smith met with provincial Health Minister Adrian Dix.
We discussed a number of issues with Minister Dix regarding BCGEU members working at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, including the number of serious injuries to our members, staffing levels, program closures, heavy workload, forensic pay and wage issues, parti...
December 03, 2019
The Provincial – Fall 2019 - BCGEU
Check out the latest, redesigned issue of The Provincial.
This issue has updates on how our union's work on investing ethically, a number of recent conferences and workshops to strengthen our union, and the guidelines on electoral campaigns for our upcoming Convention 2020.
UWU/MoveUP
December 02, 2019
BCGEU reaches tentative agreement with Western Pacific Marine for inland ferr...
The communities of Kootenay Lake are no longer facing disruptions to their ferry service due to the labour dispute between BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) ferry workers and their employer, Western Pacific Marine. On November 26, after 13 days of intensive bargaining and more than five months after the negotiations reached an impasse, the two parties reached a tentative agreem...
December 02, 2019
BCGEU members ratify collective agreement with Western Pacific Marine - BCGEU
A strong majority of the 80 inland ferry workers represented by the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) have voted in favour of ratifying their collective agreement with their employer, Western Pacific Marine (WPM).
The agreement, which was reached on November 26 and ratified by members on November 30, achieved wage parity with BC Ferries within the term of the agreement and a...
November 29, 2019
BCGEU members ratify collective agreement with Community Living BC - BCGEU
Nearly 600 members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) who work in communities across the province have voted to accept a renewed collective agreement with Community Living BC (CLBC) – the provincial crown agency that provides supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities.
The parties reached a tentative agreement on October 17. The workers, who had been...
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 labourxmasdinner@hotmail.ca.
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...