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COMPONENT 1 - CORRECTIONAL AND SHERIFF SERVICES

Component 1 includes members who work as Correctional Officers in provincial prisons and as Deputy Sheriffs for the B.C. Sheriff Services.

NEWS & UPDATES

January 17, 2023

Public Sector Retro pay update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

We have heard from many of you that you have not yet received your retro pay. We hear your concerns, and we agree that this is unacceptable. Right from ratification of your collective agreement, we made it clear to your employer – the Public Service Agency (PSA) – that retro pay was a priority.  Your bargaining committee has followed up with your employer and has pressed them on the urgency of ...

December 23, 2022

Members in Local 104 Re: REVISED - Hours of Work for Operational Staff at Sur...

As you are aware, the Employer provided us with notice of their intention to change the hours of work at SPSC. This process was not pursuant to Article 14 of the Main Agreement. We have challenged the Employers actions and filed a dispute with an Hours of Work Umpire (Arbitrator). We have been working to secure dates for this to be heard by the Arbitrator and now have a date of January 19, 2023...

December 23, 2022

New agreement wage updates - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Your Public Service Bargaining Committee continues to monitor the employer's implementation of the terms of the 19th main agreement, and we want to update you on several issues which members have brought to our attention this week. General wage increaseThe PSA has previously advised that BCGEU pay increases are targeted for the December 23rd payday.Processing of exceptions will be completed in ...

December 22, 2022

Hours of Work for Operational Staff at Surrey Pretrial - BC General Employees...

To: All BCGEU Members in Local 104Re: Hours of Work for Operational Staff at Surrey Pretrial   As you are aware, the Employer provided us with notice of their intension to change the hours of work at SPSC. This process was pursuant to Article 14 of the Main Agreement. We have challenged the Employers actions and filed a dispute with an Hours of Work Umpire (Arbitrator). We have been working to ...

December 19, 2022

Local 104 Meeting Notice - Revised - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

COMPONENT: Corrections and Sherriff Services LOCAL:  104 DATE: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 TIME: Executive Meeting 5:30pm General Meeting 6:30-8:00pm*Revised* PLACE:  Virtual Due to the possible forecast of extreme weather conditions on Wednesday December 21st, the Local 104 Executive and General Meeting will be held virtually through Zoom. The meeting will no longer be offered in person.Zoo...

December 12, 2022

Local 103 BCGEU Members at New Westminster Law Courts -           Begbie Squa...

Nominations are now open for two (2) steward positions at New Westminster Law Courts – Begbie Square. New stewards are trained by the Union. If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of stewards, please contact your local. The deadline for nominations is 5:00 pm, Friday, December 23, 2022 The nomination form (attached) must be used and can be sent by: Fax: 604-215-1410 E...

December 12, 2022

Local 104 General and Executive Meeting - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

COMPONENT: Corrections and Sherriff ServicesLOCAL:          104DATE:           Wednesday, December 21st, 2022TIME:            Executive Meeting 5:30pm (In Person)                    General Meeting 6:30-8:00pm (In Person and Zoom)PLACE:          Fraser Valley Area Office                    8555 198A Street, Langley                                       Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81804167746...

December 05, 2022

Steward Elections for Local 104 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

We are pleased to announce the results of the Election for the Local 104 Stewards: Michelle Gallant Kayla Watkins Ashley Chand Congratulations to your new stewards and thank you to all who participated in the process.   Chad Blackey Staff Representative  Ira KibbeLocal 104 ChairDownload PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP

December 02, 2022

Main Agreement Implementation Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Your Public Service Bargaining Committee continues to monitor the employer’s implementation of the terms of the 19th main agreement. It is vital that members understand that the employer is responsible for implementing the terms of the agreement.When the final version of the agreement is formatted and ready for production, you will receive the complete agreement. Please note that this process c...