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November 21, 2017
On the National Inquiry into into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and G...
On November 1, 2017 the commissioners for the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls released their interim report, Our Women and Girls are Sacred. As an organization with standing in the Inquiry, the BCGEU has carefully reviewed the 118-page report which clearly demonstrates the enormous scope of the Inquiry. The report includes some very startling statistics – I...
November 20, 2017
B.C.’s fastest growing union launches housing affordability plan - BCGEU
B.C.'s fastest growing union launches housing affordability plan
Following the launch of a campaign on housing affordability earlier this month, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has released a report detailing recommendations on how the province can solve the housing affordability crisis.
The Building an Affordable B.C. report provides recommendations aimed at ta...
November 18, 2017
Human Rights Commission - BCGEU
As you may be aware, the province has been undertaking steps to reinstate the BC Human Rights Commission. The BCGEU is pleased to hear that the provincial government is taking this step and that the province has called on all British Columbians to engage in the process by sharing their thoughts and opinions on what the commission should look like.
The BCGEU has developed a submission that bring...
November 16, 2017
Steward Election Results - Local 1710 - BCGEU
The Steward Nominations for Local 1710 closed on October 11th, while two worksites had Elections that closed on November 13th. The following are the updated results for each worksite in General Services: City of Fort St. John City Hall – Erin McCluskey & Tara Snow Grounds – Kurt Langdon North Peace Arena – Troy Nichol North Peace Leisure Pool – Amy-Beth Priore, Naomi Gallant & Suzanne...
November 09, 2017
BCGEU out of gate early with public service bargaining conferences - BCGEU
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is ramping up pre-bargaining efforts by conducting bargaining conferences this week, even though most collective agreements aren't set to expire until 2019.
Delegates from across the province gathered in Vancouver to hammer out bargaining priorities for upcoming negotiations, which are expected to take place in the new year.
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November 08, 2017
Aboriginal Veterans Day - BCGEU
On November 8th we, as Canadians, honor and celebrate the great contributions and sacrifices that Aboriginal peoples have made in defending Canada during times of war. Aboriginal veterans have participated in all major wars since the war of 1812 and enlist in higher proportion than any other group in Canada. The BCGEU is honored this year to sponsor the luncheon for veterans at the Vancouver A...
November 02, 2017
North Peace Cultural Centre Elections for Stewards - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for 2 Stewards at the North Peace Cultural Centre
Stewards:
PATEL, Hardik
DIRKS, Trinity
THOMSON, Jennifer
Ballots are available from your stewards and contacts at the worksite. You may also vote at the area office, (10147 100th Avenue, Fort St. John).
Ballots are due back to the BCGEU Peace River Area office no later than 5:00 p.m. November 13th, 2017.
Once the...
November 02, 2017
Local 1710 Steward Election Results - BCGEU
The Steward Elections for Local 1710 closed on October 11th. The following are the results for each worksite in General Services:
City of Fort St. John
City Hall – Erin McCluskey & Tara Snow
Grounds – Kurt Langdon
North Peace Arena – Troy Nichol
North Peace Leisure Pool – Amy-Beth Priore, Naomi Gallant & Suzanne Langdon
Pomeroy Sports Centre – Naomi Gallant, Suzanne Langdon & Yana ...
October 31, 2017
Nominations for Bargaining Committee at Union Bay Credit Union - BCGEU
A bargaining committee is required for the next round of Bargaining. Nominations are now open for two positions on the Bargaining Committee: Bargaining Committee Chairperson, plus one bargaining committee member. 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 as Chairpers...
October 30, 2017
More Bargaining Dates Please, Hard Rock Casino!! - BCGEU
ITS TAKING TOO LONG EMPLOYER!! WE NEED MORE DATES FROM YOU!!
BCGEU HARD ROCK CASINO INFORMATION LEAFLET, SATURDAY OCTOBER 28th
Your Bargaining Committee: Mike Dove, Tony Kashani, Kevin Da Silva, Lorea Pleshka,
Brian Middleton, Mark Fletcher, Laura Dimal, Sean Tieu
Linsay Buss, Staff Representative - Negotiations
Chad McQuarrie, Staff Representative - Negotiations
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October 27, 2017
You're Invited - Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Afr...
BCGEU members are invited to join the Stephen Lewis Foundation for this event at Langara College in November:
The Stephen Lewis Foundation is proud to announce the publication of:
Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Africa
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A SECOND BOOK LAUNCH FOR VANCOUVER – JOIN US! Thursday, November 9, 2017 Event is from 7-9:00 pm
Langara College (100 West 4...
October 26, 2017
Report affirms need for B.C. government to increase supports to children and ...
Room for Improvement – a report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) – makes recommendations for additional funding as well as coordination between the Ministry of Education, school districts, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to help children and youth in care succeed academically. The report also highlights the need for culturally appropriate sup...
October 25, 2017
Incorrect candidate biographies sent out for Lake City/Cascades Casinos - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Members at Lake City/Cascades Casinos
Please accept our apologies. When the Union mailed out ballots and biographies for the election of bargaining committee member for Lake City Casino Kelowna, and Cascades Casino Penticton, incorrect biographies were sent to the membership. Lake City Kelowna candidate biographies were sent to members working at Cascades Penticton, and vice versa...
October 23, 2017
Ratification Vote Meeting for Members of the City of Fort St. John - BCGEU
We are pleased to announce that after 5 productive and respectful days of negotiations with your Employer, we were able to reach a tentative agreement. The Bargaining Committee is pleased with the results and are recommending acceptance of the terms. The ratification meeting will be held at: BCGEU Peace River Area Office10147 100 Ave.Fort St. John Thursday, October 26th from: 10:00 a.m. – 1...
October 23, 2017
Executive Vice President Tour - Revised - BCGEU
Hello Everyone! Executive Vice President, James Coccola will be visiting worksites in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers starting at 8:00 am on October 22 as outlined in the schedule below (all times are approximate): Prince Rupert, Sunday October 22nd, 2017: 1. 8:00 - 10:00 am Crest Motor Hotel 2. 11:15 - 11:35 am BC Liquor Store Old Hazelton, Monday October 23rd...
October 20, 2017
President's statement on death of correctional officer Kellie Shand - BCGEU
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kellie Shand, a long-time BCGEU member, who tragically died while on shift as a correctional officer at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC). This is a terrible tragedy for not only our Corrections and Sheriffs component, but for our entire union. In his 22-year career as a correctional officer, Kellie was a committed and experienced profes...
October 20, 2017
Update! - Bargaining Dates for Hard Rock BCGEU Members - BCGEU
Negotiating a first collective agreement is never an easy task, and this is particularly true when it comes to bargaining with your Employer. Let us fill you in.
Talks resumed on October 12th, and although some progress was made, your committee left this latest round disappointed by the Employer's continued determination to maintain the status quo, and unwillingness to schedule consecutive, wee...
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