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January 03, 2018
Local 1712 Nomination for Vacant Positions for your Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-At-Large (3 Positions)
Member-At-Large (Young Worker)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is:5:00 pm on Friday, February 2,...
January 03, 2018
To ISM employees: We are fighting for your jobs - BCGEU
Dear ISM Employees,
I would like to start this letter by saying "Happy New Year," but, I know that you received news last week that makes this a difficult start to the year.
Like you, we are concerned that ISM was not the successful proponent in securing the RFP with the health authorities. As soon as we heard the news we started making calls to get more information and be able to fight for you...
January 02, 2018
Hard Rock Casino More Bargaining Dates! - BCGEU
Hey Hard Rock Management…
With the holiday season now wrapped up, it's time to get back to the bargaining table!We are ready to go at a moment's notice. In fact, we have dates available this week, and even on the weekend. How about it?
It's time to get this done! You say you want a deal…… then propose some dates! The union bargaining committee has 25 of the 31 days in January available to come...
December 22, 2017
Nominations for Local 1704 Executive - BCGEU
Nominations open January 4, 2018 for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Recording Secretary
Member at Large (2 positions)
Young Worker Member at Large (eligible candidates must be under 29 years of age or younger)
*nominations received prior to January 4, 2018 will have to be resubmitted*
The term is three years. Informa...
December 22, 2017
Professional Reliance Review Will Protect Workers - BCGEU
The BC government has initiated a review of the professional reliance model in the natural resource sector. Many BCGEU members' day-to-day is shaped by this regulatory model.
The professional reliance model effectively lets the "fox guard the henhouse," leading – in some cases - to the mismanagement of our resources and harm to the environment. Combined with deep staff and funding cuts to respo...
December 21, 2017
First Insurance and Westview Agencies Bargaining Meeting - BCGEU
Those BCGEU members working at First Insurance and those working at Westview Agencies are invited to a discussion with BCGEU Staff Representative Ernie Gorrie.
DATE: Monday, January 8, 2018
TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Town Centre Hotel
4660 Joyce Ave, Powell River
The purpose of the meeting is to provide members in the First Insurance and Westview Agencies bargaining unit of t...
December 21, 2017
First Credit Union Bargaining Update and Meeting - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee worked through the late spring preparing for bargaining directly with First Credit Union. The members of your bargaining committee are shown below. The Employer is represented by Sandra McDowell, VP Communications & Culture, First Group of Companies; Angie Poulsen, Human Resources Manager, First Group of Companies; and First Credit Union bargaining spokesperson, Ga...
December 20, 2017
BCGEU members land $20 million contract to refit B.C. ferry - BCGEU
BC Government & Service Employees' Union workers employed at Esquimalt Drydock Company will begin work on a B.C. Ferries contract worth $20 million to refit the Northern Sea Wolf. The 17-year-old vessel will accommodate approximately 3,500 passengers and 1,200 vehicles each year on a route between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.
Members at Esquimalt Drydock have extensive experience in ship rep...
December 19, 2017
Thanking and Recognizing the Public Servants who Keep our Communities Safe ...
This year's fire season is far behind us and while recent winter storms have made many in the province forget about this summer's devastation, many communities are still working to rebuild what was lost in the fire.
As we see the devastation that fires are currently causing across California and as we look back at the lessons learned over the summer, the BCGEU would like to thank and recognize...
December 19, 2017
Bargaining Update for Hard Rock Casino - BCGEU
Bargaining with your employer resumed in early December and what a round of talks it was! Let us fill you in.
Do you remember that post from your employer? The one that said the union was slow to respond to articles like scheduling and seniority. We have been talking with members and working on language on both those important topics. We have not only responded to those items, but we have also ...
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