NEWS & UPDATES
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...
September 14, 2016
Election Result for Local 2002 Executive
To: All BCGEU Local 2002 Members
Re: Election Result for Local 2002 Executive
Kathy Walker has been acclaimed as your Local 2002 Recording Secretary.
Congratulations and welcome to the Local Executive Kathy!
Download PDF of announcement here
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
September 13, 2016
Local 2003 enhanced stewards training
DATE: Thursday, November 10, 2016
TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office
Suite 130 - 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver
(Kitty-corner to Renfrew SkyTrain Station)
The union will be hosting an Enhanced Stewards Training day for all Local 2003 Stewards on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Lower Mainland Area Office. We will be using this day to inform...
September 12, 2016
BC Makes Little Progress on Public Service Diversity Gap
Visible minorities and Indigenous people are still dramatically underrepresented in the B.C. public service, according to the province’s latest report on workforce diversity. Read more...
September 09, 2016
BC Federation of Labour Women's Health & Safety in the Workplace Course
To: To all Occupational Health and Safety Committee Representatives in Area 03 and Local Chairs
Re: BC Federation of Labour Women's Health & Safety in the Workplace
The “Women’s Health and Safety in the Workplace” course will be offered at the Lower Mainland area office at Suite #130 - 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver on Wednesday October 19, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4...