NEWS & UPDATES
October 07, 2016
2080 & 2100 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo Worksite Visits
To: All BCGEU Members at 2080 & 2100 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo
Re: Worksite Visits
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I am pleased to advise you that BCGEU Component 20 Executive members will be visiting on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. to meet with members, introduce themselves, and discuss any issues you may have.
If you have any questions, please contact the...
October 07, 2016
BC Safety Authority Worksite Visits
To: All BCGEU Members at BC Safety Authority – Nanaimo
Re: Worksite Visits
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I am pleased to advise you that BCGEU Component 20 Executive members will be visiting on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. to meet with members, introduce themselves, and discuss any issues you may have.
If you have any questions, please contact the off...
October 07, 2016
BCGEU makes budget submission to Finance Committee
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith made a presentation to the B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Governnment Services today, outlining the union’s priorities for the upcoming provincial budget.
Smith noted that it’s time to chart a different course in British Columbia and urged the government to take steps to accomplish three main objectives – quality jobs for all British Columbians; r...
October 06, 2016
Local 2002 executive meeting
DATE: Friday, October 28, 2016
TIME: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: BCGEU Nanaimo Area Office
106-1650 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo
AGENDA
1. Component Report
2. Grievance/Issues Report
3. OHS Appointments
4. Education
5. Executive Member Reports
6. Labour Council Reports
7. Other
If you cannot make this meeting, please call in to 1-866-562-0090, ID number 986794.
Down...
October 05, 2016
Watch: Stephanie Smith at the launch of the 2016 PECSF campaign
BCGEU President Stephanie Smith spoke at the 2016 kickoff of the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF) hosted at the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) warehouse in Vancouver. Smith thanked BCGEU members for volunteering and helping to donate $1.7 million to local charities in 2015. These donations benefit more than 900 charities across BC inluding food banks, hospice/palliative ca...
October 05, 2016
Local 2009 union meeting
DATE: October 13, 2016
TIME: Membership Meeting at 6 pm
Executive Meeting at 7 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Castlegar Area Office
2316 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar
AGENDA
Agenda items include (but not limited to):
Welcome to new Local Executive members
2009 Local Executive Constitution Refresher
Local executive appointments
OH&S appointments
Steward recruitment
Expense r...
October 05, 2016
Local 2002 Members - Call for nominations for vacant local 2002 executive pos...
Nominations are now open for following position which is vacant on the Local 2002 Executive:
Member at Large
The role of the Member-at-Large is as follows:
the number of positions is determined by the local bylaws;
supports the local table officers as necessary;
is assigned to tasks, committees as required by chair;
this is a good “apprenticeship” position to learn more about the l...
September 30, 2016
Local 2020 FLNRO Campbell River Worksite Visit
To: All BCGEU Members at Forest Lands & Natural Resources
Re: Worksite Visit: Campbell River
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I am pleased to advise you that BCGEU Local 2002 Chairperson, Thierry Rouget, will be visiting on October 17th to meet with members, introduce himself, and discuss any issues you may have.
Where: BC Timber Sales Office, 370 South Dogwood St, Campbel...
September 30, 2016
Watch: Stephanie Smith looks back on a busy week and speaks about the importa...
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith looks back on a busy week in Victoria that included worksite visits, a member BBQ and the Union of BC Municipalities convention. She also honours the work of Phyllis Webstad on Orange Shirt Day. Have a look:
September 28, 2016
BCGEU negotiates improved benefits for auxiliary workers in BC Wildfire Service
The BCGEU is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will improve benefits for all auxiliary members of the BC Wildfire Service. This MOA covers frontline fire fighters and the administrative staff who support their work.
“By its very nature, fighting forest fires is seasonal work. That should not mean the men and women who work so hard to protect our province s...
September 21, 2016
Support B.C. Parks
B.C. parks play a huge role in our province’s identity – Super Natural British Columbia is the official slogan used to advertise B.C. around the world. Tourism contributed more than $7.7 billion to our GDP in 2014, employing over 127,000 people. But B.C. parks have been suffering from neglect for more than a decade.
Tell the B.C. government to properly fund B.C. parks
The B.C. government b...
September 20, 2016
Local 1708 SEM Members Bargaining Committee
To: All BCGEU Local 1708 Members
Re: Bargaining Committee
Please be advised that the following BCGEU members have been elected to your Bargaining Committee:
Lindsey Hamilton
Julie Free
Melissa Vitaliano
Patricia Chambers (Alternate)
Thank...
September 19, 2016
1-day enhanced steward training
SESSION SUBJECTS
Duty to Accommodate: As a steward you may often be approached to assist an employee who requires a medical accommodation or an accommodation on the grounds of protection under the Human Rights Code.
This duty extends to the union, the employer and the employee. The Union often has a role to play. As a steward it's important for you to learn the obligations of the parties, the...
September 19, 2016
Celebrating National Forest Week
National Forest Week, Sept. 18-24, is a time that Canadians can learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and this valuable renewable resource.
Forests form a fundamental part of our economy, culture, traditions and history. We all depend on forests for their livelihood and way of life.
Learn more at the Canadian Forestry Association site
Learn about BC events and government statement
September 16, 2016
Important information on registering for BCGEU-BCPSA OHS Safety Education Pro...
Important information on registering for BCGEU-BCPSA OHS Safety Education Program courses
The joint BCGEU-BC Public Service Agency Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Education Program is now 22 years old. Through this collaboration we are able to offer valuable training to our OHS committee worker representatives all across the province.
Members in the public service register for these cour...
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