NEWS & UPDATES
March 22, 2018
Public Service Pension Plan Update - BCGEU
Dear BCGEU Public Sector Pension Plan Member,
We understand that the recently announced changes to the Public Sector Pension Plan (PSPP) design have generated a lot of concerns. Many have indicated to us the communication from the Pension Corporation left them wondering how the plan impacted them, which has created anxiety and confusion. In this environment, serious misinformation has circulate...
March 22, 2018
BCGEU calls for labour code amendments to ensure balance and fairness for wor...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has submitted multiple recommendations to a panel of special advisors currently reviewing British Columbia's Labour Relations Code. The submission calls for changes that properly reflect the needs and interests of workers in B.C.'s modern economy.
The BCGEU's submission is based on three themes:
1. That workers be entitled to make their o...
March 21, 2018
Local 1703 Members at Servomation - Election for Concession Representative on...
The previous call for nomination to sit on the Bargaining Committee for the upcoming round of negotiations has resulted in the acclimation of a member who is no longer able to serve on the committee. As such the Union is declaring nominations open for a total of one (1) bargaining committee position as follows:
Concession Department(1)
In order to be duly nominated you must fill out the attache...
March 21, 2018
Local 1703 CDA Members - Reminder – Bargaining Meeting on March 22, 2018 - BCGEU
We are preparing to bargain a new collective agreement for members at the Canadian Diabetes Association and National Diabetes Trust, and we want to hear from you!
Your bargaining committee will be hosting a bargaining meeting at our Vancouver office. It has been booked from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 22.
This will be an opportunity for BCGEU members to discuss their issues and priori...
March 21, 2018
BCGEU recognizes International Day of Forests - March 21 - BCGEU
Our natural forests are an important part of British Columbia's environment, economy and social fabric. More than a third of our planet's land mass is covered by forests, which absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into our atmosphere.
According to the United Nations, "forests are the most biologically diverse ecosystems on land, home to more than 80 per cent of the terrestrial species of a...
March 20, 2018
Election of Bargaining Committee and Bargaining Survey for members at Precisi...
Notice to BargainThe BCGEU recently gave formal notice to the employer to commence the bargaining process as the current collective agreement term ends on June 11, 2018. Of course your collective agreement remains in full force and effect until a new agreement is negotiated and brought to all of you to vote on and ratify.Elect your Bargaining CommitteeThere are three positions for the BCGEU Bar...
March 16, 2018
BCGEU Members size up B.C.'s worst summer of natural disasters
For many people across the province the summer of 2017 was one of angst, uncertainty, and demanding work load due to extreme wildfires and floods.
BCGEU members were front and centre in containment and rescue efforts delivered through key agencies like the B.C. Wildfire Service and Emergency Management B.C. Others across the public service took on significant roles in management, administration...
March 16, 2018
Updated information on improvements to your Public Sector Pension Plan (PSPP)...
Today the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) Board of Trustees has announced a landmark change to the plan design of the PSPP. The BCGEU has a long history of negotiating and advocating for pensions for our members in all sectors. Over the last few years, the BCGEU, as the Plan Partner representative for the PSPP, has engaged the Government Partner on potential plan design improvements. It has ...
March 16, 2018
Local 1710 New Local Executive - BCGEU
Ballots were due back at the Peace River Area Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2018 for the Local 1710 Young Worker Member at Large. The balloting committee counted the votes and the following is now your local 1210 Executive:
Elected February 8, 2018:
Local 1710 Chairperson: Kurt LangdonLocal 1710 1st Vice Chair: Darrel ChorneyLocal 1710 Reco...
March 15, 2018
BCGEU calls on government to guarantee protections for vulnerable seniors.
Over the last year the BCGEU and other organizations have raised questions about the sale of B.C.-based Retirement Concepts to the international conglomerate, Anbang Insurance Group Co., Ltd. – a Chinese-based investor with expansive international holdings.
Retirement Concepts currently operates 21 care homes in B.C., with over two and a half thousand workers which are represented by both the ...
March 14, 2018
Local 1712 - Northern Savings Credit Union - Nominations for Bargaining Commi...
A bargaining committee is required for the next round of Bargaining. Nominations are now open for three (3) positions on the Bargaining Committee: Bargaining Committee Chairperson, plus two (2) bargaining committee members. An Alternate to the Bargaining Committee will also be elected from this nomination process. A member may be nominated for either position or for both positions. If elected a...
March 13, 2018
Warehouse Positions Available! - BCGEU
Warehouse Positions
Available!
The Distribution Centres, located in both Vancouver and Kamloops, have entry-level auxiliary opportunities in Shipping, Receiving, Assembly and Inventory Control.
We are accepting applications for additional auxiliary warehouse positions in our fast paced distribution center located in Vancouver. Please note in the summer of 2018 we expect to move our distributi...
March 12, 2018
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Member Engagement For...
The BCGEU has been granted standing at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) allowing it to make a formal written submission to the public inquiry as an organization.
BCGEU members from across the province have valuable front-line knowledge and experience to contribute through their role in delivering services and supports for vulnerable Indigenous ch...
March 12, 2018
Social Work Week 2018 - BCGEU
March 11th – 17th is Social Work Week in B.C.
This week the vital role of social workers is in focus as we celebrate Social Work Week in B.C. Social workers in the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) assist more than 150 000 children, youth and families each year.
"In addition to their important and demanding work, social workers have been tireless advocates for system-wide impro...