NEWS & UPDATES
May 25, 2018
BCGEU applauds provincial investment in 1,500 new housing units for women fle...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds today's announcement by the provincial government that it will build 1,500 new supportive housing units throughout the province for women and children fleeing violence. Over the next 10 years, government will invest $734 million to build this much-needed housing which includes transition houses, safe homes, second-stage and long-te...
May 24, 2018
Member-at-Large Nomination for Local Executive 2002 - BCGEU
Nomination is now open for a Member-at-Large position on your local executive.Members-at-Large
The number of members-at-large is set out in the local bylaws; and are:
a) assigned to tasks, committees and projects as required by chair;b) may represent specific groups of members within a local and can bring their perspective to the local executive meetings.
The position is for the balance of the ...
May 22, 2018
Worksite visit at BC Oil & Gas Commission, Local 2010 - BCGEU
James Coccola, BCGEU Executive Vice President, will be visiting the BCGEU members of Local 2010, BC Oil & Gas Commission at the date and time noted below.
Tuesday, May 29th during 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Fort St JohnThe purpose of the Worksite Visits are to meet members in the worksite, hear your stories, an opportunity to share with you current campaigns and to update membership lists.We loo...
May 18, 2018
BCGEU Headquarters Office - Internal Posting - BCGEU
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICEINTERNAL POSTINGMay 18, 2018
POSITION: SENIOR ADMINISTRATION CLERK – MEMBERSHIP RECORDS
GRADE: LEVEL 4 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The BCGEU requires a senior administration clerk to work in the Membership Records Department.
DUTIES:
Will be required to perform a variety of duties including input of new applications; production of cards; change/update member, steward and ...
May 17, 2018
Nomination for Local 2007 Executive – Second Call - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
2nd Vice Chair
Secretary Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (Young Worker)
Member-at-Large (5 vacant positions)
The term is three years. Information on the roles and responsibilities of each office is attached.
The deadline for nominations is: June 16, 2018
If there is an election for a position, ...
May 17, 2018
Coquitlam casino still behind pickets - BCGEU
After five days of job action, a labour dispute at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam does not appear to be ending anytime soon.
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. said in a statement Monday that it has been granted an order by the B.C. Labour Relations Board prohibiting striking workers from blocking entry to the property.
Read more...
UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
GATEWAY CASINOS NEGOTIATIONS REACH AN IMPASSE - BCGEU
Talks between Gateway Casinos and members of the BC Government and Service Employees Union have broken off. On Tuesday morning, over a hundred employees of Gateway Casinos from Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and Kamloops rallied in Kelowna to push for higher wages. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
CASINO WORKERS RALLY IN KELOWNA - BCGEU
Employees of Gateway Casinos from Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and Kamloops gathered in Kelowna Tuesday morning to push for higher wages.
Negotiations between the company and the bargaining committee began back in January, but stopped abruptly in March, prompting Tuesday’s demonstration.
Read more...
UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
Casino workers nearing strike? - BCGEU
A vocal group of employees from four of the Okanagan's largest casinos rallied in Kelowna this morning as their union headed back to the bargaining table. Approximately 1,400 employees of Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited (which operates Playtime Casino in Kelowna, Lake City Casino in Vernon, and Cascades Casinos in Penticton and Kamloops) are pressuring the company to pay them a living...
May 17, 2018
Casino workers press for wage hike - BCGEU
Gateway Casino workers will be rallying Tuesday for higher wages. Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union working at Gateway Casinos and Entertainment in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Kamloops are calling on their employer to improve wages, benefits and working conditions as contract negotiations resume Tuesday. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
May 15, 2018
Remember Your Right To Refuse Unsafe Work - BCGEU
The BCGEU OHS department would like to remind our members of their right to refuse unsafe work.
Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
All workers in our province are entitled to exercise their four basic rights when it comes to Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace. BCGEU members all need to be aware of their rights when performing the tasks and duties of their occupation. Knowing these rights...
May 14, 2018
Gateway casino workers to rally for industry-standard wages as they resume ne...
KELOWNA, B.C., May 14, 2018 – Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Kamloops will hold a rally and deliver a petition to their employer calling for improved wages, benefits and working conditions as contract negotiations resume tomorrow.
Contract negotiations broke off on Mar...
May 11, 2018
Wildfire report adopts elements of BCGEU submission, but improvement possible...
The BCGEU welcomes the release of the provincial government's wildfire and flood report, Addressing the New Normal: 21st Century Disaster Management in British Columbia, which adopts some key elements of the BCGEU submission, while leaving room for improvement.
The report identifies 108 key recommendations to better prepare the province to respond to natural disasters like the unprecedented 201...