COMPONENT 1

November 23, 2020

Steward Nominations - 651 Carnarvon St, New Westminster - BCGEU

Nominations are now open for three (3) stewards at your worksite. Deadline for the return of nominations is Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:00 pm.Nominations forms may be returned by one of the following methods: By fax to 604.215.1410 By email to [email protected] In solidarityReagan BelanStaff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here.Download PDF of nomination form here. UWU/MoveUP

November 20, 2020

Component 1 (Sheriffs) COVID 19 Update: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work - BCGEU

In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases within the province, and the evolving advice from the public health authorities, if you feel you are being asked to perform unsafe work, contact either your employer or a local Union JOHS committee member and let them know. It is also important to remember that if you reasonably believe that you are being directed to perform unsafe work, you ha...

November 08, 2020

BC Public Service COVID-19 Update - Remote work and masks policy - BCGEU

With the dramatic increase of new COVID-19 cases that B.C. has seen over the last month – and the introduction of new regional restrictions to help stop the surge in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions – our union has urged the BC Public Service to re-evaluate their workplace safety protocols to decrease the potential spread of the virus. In a phone call with Deputy Minister for the...

October 20, 2020

All Local Officers, Stewards, OHS Reps, Art 29 Members - Employer Mandated Re...

You are receiving this as a BCGEU local executive, steward, Article 29 Union/Management Committee member or Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) activist working in the B.C. Public Service. Our union continues to monitor the process around your return to working in the office, as announced by your employer last week and outlined in the BC Public Service COVID-19 Response FAQs published here. A...

October 19, 2020

Concerns with employer-mandated return to office: BCGEU public service member...

You are receiving this as a BCGEU local executive, steward, Article 29 Union/Management Committee member or Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) activist working in the B.C. Public Service. Our union continues to monitor the process around your return to working in the office, as announced by your employer last week and outlined in the BC Public Service COVID-19 Response FAQs published here. As...

October 14, 2020

SURVEY - COVID-19 and Corrections - BCGEU

Greetings C1 members,You've been invited to participate in a voluntary survey (details below). The anonymous survey findings will lead to a better understanding of how correctional officers across the country have been coping with the pandemic, as well as their perception of wellbeing, safety, and support while providing essential services during this time. It should also be noted that your com...

October 07, 2020

BCGEU members covered by PSA agreements - Payment of Temporary Pandemic Pay ...

Your union has confirmed updated information about the Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) program with your employer. In a shift from what was originally announced, the TPP will now be applied to all overtime hours worked by eligible employees in addition to regular hours worked. Since this change to program parameters requires additional calculations your employer will be disbursing TPP stipends in ...

July 16, 2020

Results for Local 101 Executive Member-at-Large Open - BCGEU

arren Campbell has been acclaimed for the Open Member-at-Large position. Congratulations, Darren. In solidarity Sheila Knight, Staff RepresentativeDean Purdy, Chairperson, Local 101 Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP

June 15, 2020

Message From President Stephanie Smith - BCGEU

The last several months have been indescribable in so many ways...but the last few weeks have been absolutely devastating. Like many of you, two weeks ago my social media feeds were completely filled with the video of the senseless murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Mr. Floyd is not alone-Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, the list goes on and seems to grow by the day-but Mr. Floyd has b...

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