NEWS & UPDATES
December 12, 2018
BCGEU welcomes the provincial government's Rental Housing Task Force report a...
In July 2018 the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) made a submission to the provincial government's Rental Housing Task Force recommending measures to expand and better protect the supply of rental housing in the province. Today, the Task Force released its report and 23 policy recommendations that will help to improve life for tenants in B.C. The BCGEU's submission focused on ...
December 12, 2018
Casino workers negotiate new contracts - BCGEU
(Burnaby/New Westminster) Over 1,200 members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Gateway's Grand Villa Casino in Burnaby and Starlight Casino in New Westminster voted to accept new collective agreements putting them among the highest paid casino workers in the province. "These workers stuck together to set the industry standard," said BCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch....
December 11, 2018
Vacant Position on the Local 2012 Executive - BCGEU
Please be advised that the following position on the local executive will become vacant on January 5th, 2019:
Chairperson
Completed forms must be dropped off, mailed, faxed or emailed using the information below by 5:00 pm January 10, 2019:
BCGEU Northwest Area Office4600 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 1S5Fax: (250) 635-3588/1-800-946-0259Phone: (250) 635-9126/1-800-665-1664Email: Area12@...
December 11, 2018
BCGEU presents member’s recommendations to the National Inquiry into missing ...
Tomorrow, I will proudly represent the 77,000 members of the BCGEU at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and girls. We are the only union in Canada to have legal standing at the Inquiry and I'll be sharing your recommendations directly with the commissioners.
My journey here to Ottawa began on the convention floor in 2014 when a resolution was passed to call for a n...
December 10, 2018
BCGEU commends report calling for overhaul of system to support children with...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) commends the report Alone and Afraid: Lessons learned from the ordeal of a child with special needs and his family released by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) today, and their 11 recommendations to overhaul British Columbia's system of services to support children with complex needs.
The report details the difficult and he...
December 07, 2018
Technical Safety BC (BC Safety Authority) Bargaining Committee Election Resul...
Please see the results of the bargaining committee election, both Lorraine Robinson & Ann Mclean will join Jackie Pierre as your bargaining committee.
Bargaining Committee Chair:
Jackie Pierre
Bargaining Committee member:
Lorraine Robinson
Ann Mclean
Alternates:
Florin Moldovan 1st Alternate
Mario Vucinovic 2nd Alternate
Tony Barta 3rd Alternate
Steve Fisher 4th Alternate
On behalf...
December 06, 2018
Members need your help on the picket line - BCGEU
As you may know fellow BCGEU members working at Comox Valley Seniors Village or Casa Loma are currently on strike in Courtenay. Today I received reports that our members' safety has been threatened on the picket line and we are quickly mobilizing to provide additional support to ensure their continued safety.Can you help?Picket captains will review safety protocols with all members on the picke...
December 06, 2018
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE KELOWNA AREA OFFICE - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE KELOWNA AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 6, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Kelowna Area office, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meetings; assisting in union elections, preparin...
December 06, 2018
ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE 2 FINANCE DEPARTMENT - BCGEU
ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE 2 FINANCE DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 6, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires an Administrative Representative in the Finance Department, effective date is to be determined. The position reports directly to the Financial Controller.
DUTIES:
Preparation of monthly financial statements; preparation of year end audit working paper...
December 06, 2018
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 6, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Lower Mainland Area office, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meetings; assisting in union election...
December 06, 2018
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary) LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 6, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Lower Mainland Area office for 3 months or to return of incumbent, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their unio...
December 06, 2018
Local 2007 Executive – Results - BCGEU
Further to the call for nominations, please be advised a nomination has been received for the position of recording secretary. Your local executive is as follows:
Local chairperson: Ray SengerFirst vice chair: Ken McNoltySecond vice chair: Robert StewartTreasurer: VacantRecording secretary: Meaghan MurphyMember at large (young worker): Mikayla StirlingMember at large (five positions): Vacant I...
December 06, 2018
Review suggests no reason to discipline guards in death of prisoner, union sa...
The vice-president of the union that represents B.C. prison guards says his members followed policy the day an inmate died in the back of a corrections van. Dean Purdy of the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union said in a memo to his members that a government review has already determined that "no discipline is required" in the death of Alex Joseph. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
December 05, 2018
BCGEU applauds bold, inclusive plan for emissions reduction and clean growth ...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds the B.C. government's release today of CleanBC which outlines plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent compared to 2007 levels by 2030.
Through a sector-by-sector approach focusing on transportation, buildings and industry, government seeks to work collaboratively with stakeholders to foster economic growth and cre...
November 29, 2018
Stand with postal workers this Saturday in support of labour rights - BCGEU
The protected rights of all unionized workers in Canada are being challenged right now in the Canadian Union of Postal Workers' (CUPW) current struggle to achieve a collective agreement. Canada Post workers have taken action over health and safety issues, exhaustive and unsustainable workload issues, and inequities between urban and rural mail carriers.
Entering their second month of rotating ...
November 29, 2018
The BCGEU congratulates Cronk and Skidmore on election to lead BC Fed - BCGEU
VANCOUVER – The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) congratulates Laird Cronk and Sussanne Skidmore on their election today as the new president and secretary-treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour (BC Fed) at the federation's 58th convention.
Cronk and Skidmore bring extensive experience from both the private and public sectors of the labour movement to their roles. And as a...
November 28, 2018
BCGEU offers multi-million dollar loan to CUPW - BCGEU
The leadership of the BCGEU has approved a $3-million interest-free loan for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to call on if needed to support their ongoing struggle to achieve a collective agreement. Thousands of postal workers were ordered back to work earlier this week following more than a month of rotating strikes.
"We condemn the unconstitutionality of the federal government's back to ...
November 23, 2018
Submission to provincial Legal Aid Services Review - BCGEU
A robust public legal aid program is essential for realising the fundamental right to justice for all British Columbians, and the BCGEU has long advocated for improvements to the province's legal aid services. The B.C. government is currently conducting an independent review of B.C.'s legal aid service delivery system, and your union has made a submission to this process.In this submission we c...
November 23, 2018
New resources for Residential Tenancy Branch a good first step - BCGEU
Union sees need to enhance online resources with added walk-in service
The recent announcement by the B.C. government of improved staffing and service levels at the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) is a welcome improvement and a good first step, but should not completely replace walk-in services, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union said today.
The B.C. government reported that at l...
November 16, 2018
Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) announced for 2019 - BCGEU
The Public Service Agency has calculated the Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) for 2019. The BCGEU has confirmed these calculations. Under the terms of our Memorandum of Understanding with public sector employers, the ESD will produce a 0.75 per cent increase beginning in February 2019. For members in the direct government this amounts to $0.2392 per hour or $16.74 bi-weekly. The ESD was nego...
November 13, 2018
Casino workers go back to work after achieving wage increases, improved benef...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2018Casino workers go back to work after achieving wage increases, improved benefits (Thompson-Okanagan) Nearly 700 members of the BCGEU working in Gateway Casinos in the Thompson-Okanagan voted to ratify a new contract with their employer ending a 19-week strike."I am so impressed by the solidarity and courage of our members" said Stephanie Smith, president of...
November 09, 2018
Technical Safety BC Bargaining Questionnaire - BCGEU
**IMPORTANT, To assist your bargaining committee in developing priorities and bargaining proposals please fill out the attached questionnaire and return to Penina Tran via email Penina.tran@bcgeu.ca or fax 604-294-5092, or mailed Attention to Penina Tran, Address: BCGEU 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5C 3W3. Before 5:00 P.M. December 10th, 2018. In solidarityGary Bennett, Staff Representative –...
November 08, 2018
BCGEU welcomes new legislation aimed at improving working conditions for heal...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) welcomes the B.C. government's announcement today that it will repeal both the Health and Social Services Delivery Improvement Act (Bill 29) and the Health Sector Partnerships Agreement Act (Bill 94). Enacted in 2002 and 2003, the bills led to the deterioration of working conditions for health and social-sector workers by stripping workpl...
November 02, 2018
BCGEU welcomes action plan to mitigate wildfire and flood risks in B.C. - BCGEU
The BCGEU welcomes this week's release of Government's Action Plan: Responding to wildfire and flood risks ('The Action Plan') by the provincial government, and applauds the actions outlined in the report to better prepare British Columbians for extreme wildfires and floods. At the same time, more will need to be done to mitigate the effects of what now appears to be the new normal in our provi...
October 29, 2018
Members at Technical Safety BC (BC Safety Authority) - IMPORTANT UPDATE! New ...
**Due to an error in the original ballots sent, please note new balloting packages are being mailed to all members for whom the Union has current mailing addresses. Two Bargaining committee members that have the highest voting percentage will be elected, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th alternates based upon the number of votes received. Please destroy the old ballot you already received, as they ...
October 26, 2018
Members at Technical Safety BC (BC Safety Authority) Nominations for 2 Bargai...
Please be advised that Jack Kennedy has decided to remove his name as one of the nominees for the bargaining committee position. We ask that you still vote for one of the other following members listed below, please note the ballot will not be changed.
The nominees are:
Ann McleanFlorin MoldovanLorraine RobinsonMario VucinovicSteve FisherTony Barta
REMINDER, Ballots must be received at the BCG...
October 26, 2018
Recommended Changes To Provincial Labour Code A Good Start – But Don’t Go Far...
The BCGEU supports many of the recommendations put forward yesterday by the independent, three-person Labour Relations Code Review Panel appointed by Labour Minister Harry Bains earlier this year. "Our submission to the panel asked that balance and fairness be restored to the B.C. Labour Relations Code and Labour Relations Board," said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "We believe the recommenda...
October 25, 2018
280 transition housing units to be built for women fleeing violence - BCGEU
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) welcomed today’s announcement by the provincial government to initiate the first steps towards establishing 1,500 new supportive housing units for women and children fleeing violence. As part of government’s Building BC: Women’s Transition Housing Fund, 280 transition housing units will be built province-wide.
This news follows their commit...
October 24, 2018
Members at Technical Safety BC (BC Safety Authority) - Nominations for 2 Barg...
Nominations are now closed for the Bargaining committee member positions at Technical Safety BC. We will now be holding an election for this position.
Balloting packages are being mailed to all members for whom the Union has current mailing addresses.
If the nominee has written a biography, it is attached to this bulletin.The nominees are:
Jack Kennedy
Ann Mclean
Florin Moldovan
Lorraine Robins...
October 23, 2018
The province takes next step to fix the professional reliance system - BCGEU
This week, British Columbia took one more step forward in taking back the role of protecting our environment. Yesterday, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change tabled legislation that will set the table for fixing the professional reliance system.The Professional Reliance Act will establish and staff a new Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance to ensure best practi...
October 23, 2018
President Irene Lanzinger won't seek re-election as BC's top labour leader - ...
Sister Irene Lanzinger has announced that she will not be running for re-election next month at the 58th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour. As the largest affiliate union of the BC Fed, the BCGEU would like to thank Irene for her contributions to the labour movement in British Columbia during her time as president.
As the first woman president of the Federation, Irene redefined what is ...
October 22, 2018
Proposed legislation will lay foundation for improved professional reliance s...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is pleased with the provincial government's introduction today of the Professional Governance Act aimed at improving B.C.'s professional reliance system in the natural resource sector. If passed, the new legislation will lay the foundation for a series of much-needed changes to better protect and manage the province's natural resources for ...
October 19, 2018
Bargaining Committee Chairperson Elected at Technical Safety BC (BC Safety Au...
Please be advised that Jackie Pierre has been elected to the position of bargaining committee chair person.
Bargaining Committee Chair:Jackie Pierre
On behalf of the Union, I would like to thank all of the candidates for putting their names forward. The next step is to elect two additional bargaining committee members. A further bulletin will be sent within the next few days. In solidarityG...