COMPONENT 1 - CORRECTIONS & 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
April 23, 2021
BCSS Survey Results - BCGEU
As you may be aware, our union conducted an occupational health survey for all unionized BCSS members earlier this spring. The intent of the survey was to collect information on members' back and hip issues, and then use the survey results to review the current equipment set up for staff. There was a total of 219 survey respondents. Some key survey findings include:
84% of respondents indicat...
April 21, 2021
Youth Custody 40 Hour Work Week Vote - BCGEU
In the last round of bargaining six out of seven Component 1 Locals put forward proposals for a 40-hour work week. Since then joint committees for Adult Corrections, Sheriffs and Youth Custody have been working on 40-hour work week proposals to be submitted to Government for review. Between May 1 – 14, 2021 you will have an opportunity to vote on a Youth Custody 40 hour work week proposal. Loca...
March 15, 2021
Leave For Vaccinations - BCGEU
Your union understands the need to book your vaccination at the earliest opportunity, and this may result in having to do so during regularly scheduled working hours. If so, you are entitled to a leave with pay under Article 20.11 of the Collective Agreement. If you have difficulty obtaining a leave for your vaccination, please refer your supervisor to the following new Public Service FAQ, upda...
March 05, 2021
News for BCGEU members in the B.C. public service: grid classification - BCGEU
We have news about a change in paygrades and the grid 14 classification. Briefly, employees classified as grid 14 of the wage scale will be moving to grid 15. A joint communication with the Public Service Agency has been created to explain the changes, and how they will impact members. You can view it here. This takes effect April 1, 2021 and reflects changes made to the public service job eval...
March 04, 2021
International Women's Day – Pink Masks - BCGEU
The BCGEU and BC Corrections are supporting International Women's Day (IWD) this year by inviting staff to wear a pink mask.
This year's IWD campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge
The pink masks are provided and funded by BCGEU Component 1 Corrections & Sheriff Services, and will be available at the entrance of your work place on March 8, 2021.
Thanks to Component 1 Women's Representative Te...
February 22, 2021
Local 104 Update - BCGEU
It is with deep regret that I am announcing the resignation of Brandon Cox from his position as the Chair of Local 104. Throughout his terms as Chair, Brandon was instrumental in the fight for workers' rights and welfare. His dedication to the membership and ability to inspire others was unmatched. On behalf of the membership, I would like to wish Brandon all the best in his future endeavors an...
February 17, 2021
40 Hour Work Week – Adult Custody, Sheriffs, Youth Custody - BCGEU
Discussions with your employers and Government regarding a 40-hour work week were stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the BCGEU is continuing to work on the plan at this time, and updates will be provided as it develops. In solidarity,Dean Purdy Component 1 Vice-President
UWU/MoveUP
January 26, 2021
FRCC Members Refuse Unsafe Work: Correctional Officers Still at Risk - BCGEU
On Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23, six BCGEU members at FRCC exercised their right to refuse unsafe work under s. 3.12 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. They refused to work in a living unit where confirmed COVID-19 positive inmates were being housed with inmates who had tested COVID-19 negative. Our members were specifically concerned by: the failure to isolate th...
January 15, 2021
All Local 103 Members at Burnaby Youth Custody Centre - Local 103 Steward Ele...
The following member has been acclaimed to a steward position at Burnaby Youth Custody Centre. Please join me in welcoming them to your current complement of stewards.
John Anderson
In Solidarity,
Reagan BelanStaff Representative
Download PDF of notice hereUWU/MoveUP
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