NEWS & UPDATES
August 31, 2018
An Open Letter from BCGEU President Stephanie Smith on Labour Day - BCGEU
As a mother and an early childhood educator l know that for many British Columbians Labour Day represents the end of summer and the beginning of school. But as a union activist the first Monday in September represents much more. Labour Day is an opportunity to celebrate working people: the ones who built our province; the ones who take care of our families and our communities every day; and the...
August 29, 2018
EXTEND THE OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE PRESUMPTION FOR CANCER TO WILDFIRE FIGHTERS -...
VANCOUVER –
With the second worst fire season on record raging across the province, British Columbians have been considering the long-term effects of widespread forest fires on both our communities, and the wildfire crews battling the blazes.
“We’re asking government to extend the occupational disease presumption for cancer to wildfire fighters. I’ve heard directly from many front-line workers ...
August 29, 2018
Assaults at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital highlight failure to provide a safe...
BURNABY – Recent serious assaults on staff by patients at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (FPH) in Coquitlam highlight a disturbing trend that endangers the lives of workers at the facility, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union said today.
"There have been 21 injuries to staff since May of this year, by patients who are at the hospital for committing serious crimes," said BCGEU tr...
August 28, 2018
Your new Local 2010 Member at Large - Young Worker - BCGEU
Nominations closed on Friday, August 24, 2018 for the Local 2010 Member at Large - Young Worker election.
Please join us in congratulating Alyssa Pedersen, elected by acclamation for her position in this term of office until 2020!In Solidarity,BCGEU Peace River Area OfficeDownload PDF of notice here.
UWU/MoveUP
August 27, 2018
BCGEU community social services members ratify collective agreement - BCGEU
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) announced today that its members in the Community Social Services (CSS) sector voted by 85.7 per cent in favour to ratify a new collective agreement. The three-year contract provides significant compensation increases for workers while meeting the government mandate of improving the services British Columbians count on. CSS consists of thre...
August 21, 2018
Nomination for local 2010 Member at Large, Young Worker - BCGEU
Interest for the position of Member at Large, Young Worker on the Local 2010 Executive has been received, therefore nominations for this position are now open.
Member-at-Large (Young Worker)
The term is until 2020. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each Local Executive position is available from your area office.The deadline for nominations is: Friday, August 24th, 5:00 p...
August 21, 2018
Nominations for Bargaining Committee Chairperson for Technical Safety BC (BC ...
As we begin preparations for bargaining, we must create a three-person Bargaining committee. The committee will have a Chairperson, which the membership nominates prior to electing the remaining two positions.
Nominations for Bargaining Committee Chairperson will remain open until September 14th. Following the nomination deadline, an election will take place for the Chairperson, if we receive m...
August 20, 2018
Casino workers urge BCLC to investigate Gateway’s operations during strike -...
(Kamloops) Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) on strike at Gateway Casinos' four Thompson-Okanagan casinos are gathering at BC Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) head office in Kamloops on Monday, August 20 at 12pm to call upon the regulatory body to investigate whether or not the casinos are operating safely during the strike.
"We've got questions about how Gateway Cas...
August 20, 2018
Members at Municipal Affairs and Housing (UEL) - Steward Nominations - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for three (3) steward positions at Municipal Affairs and Housing - UBC Endowment Lands.
The 3 positions available are as follows:
• One (1) steward from Local 1203• Two (2) stewards from Local 2003
Deadline for the return of nominations is September 4, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
Nominations forms may be returned by one of the following methods:
In person at the Lower Mainland Ar...
August 20, 2018
Call for Nominations for Stewards for Members at Product Services - 2370 Unit...
Nominations are now open for four (4) steward positions at Product Services located at 2370 United Blvd, Coquitlam. The number of stewards from each component have changed as below. The 4 positions available are now as follows:
Three (3) stewards from Local 1203
One (1) steward from Local 2003
Deadline for the return of nominations is September 4, 2018 at 5:00 pm.Nominations forms may be...
August 16, 2018
Members at BC Oil and Gas Commission - Bargaining Committee Elections - BCGEU
NOMINATIONS FOR BARGAINING COMMITTEE
BC Oil and Gas Commission
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Bargaining Committee:
One (1) Bargaining ChairTwo (2) Bargaining Committee MembersOne (1) Bargaining Committee Alternate Member(In the event a replacement member is needed)
Nominations are to be faxed, mailed, emailed or hand delivered to:
BCGEU Peace River Area Office101...
August 13, 2018
Three-year agreement for thousands of B.C. government workers - BCGEU
VICTORIA - Thousands of British Columbia public service workers have ratified a three-year contract agreement giving them an annual 2 per cent wage increase.
The agreement covers workers who provide social, environmental and pubic safety services, as well as Liquor Distribution Branch employees and some of those who work at the BC Pension Corp.
Read more...
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August 10, 2018
BCGEU public service members ratify collective agreement - BCGEU
BURNABY – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union announced today that its members in the B.C. public service sector have voted to ratify the tentative agreement reached with the B.C. government in June. The final vote was 62.7 per cent in favour. "After 16 years of staff cuts and wage restraint, there was a lot of pent-up demand for positive change from our membership," said BCGEU pre...
August 10, 2018
The Provincial - Summer 2018 - BCGEU
The digital version of the Summer 2018 issue of The Provincial is available to download online. In this issue:
MMIWG Inquiry
Professional reliance
Labour review
Bargaining update
Affordable BC campaign
Events and more…
Download the Summer 2018 issue
Download the consolidated financial statements of B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union Dec 31 2017 hereUWU/MoveUP