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September 13, 2018
Strike continues as Gateway Casinos refuse to release company financials - BCGEU
Union cites lack of transparency as reason for breakdown in talks
(Kelowna) Mediated talks between Gateway Casinos and over 675 members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) in the Thompson-Okanagan broke off last week after the company refused to release financial information to back up claims that they cannot afford the workers' wage proposals.
"Gateway says they can't af...
September 12, 2018
BCGEU demands WorkSafe investigate new assaults on Forensics hospital staff -...
BURNABY – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union reports that four staff members at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam have been injured in another violent attack by a patient this week and the union is demanding that WorkSafeBC investigate security measures at the facility.
BCGEU members report that two health care workers (HCW) and two nurses were attacked by a patient on Se...
September 12, 2018
Area 01 Young Workers Committee - BCGEU
We are excited to introduce ourselves to you as your Area 01 Young Worker Committee.
Local 301 Amanda Nurse [email protected]
Local 401 Sarah Ball [email protected]
Local 501 Rostislav Artiushenkov [email protected]
Local 601 Alexandra Richardson [email protected]
Local 801 Samantha Brumwell samma12@live...
September 07, 2018
Pension workshops available for Public Service Pension Plan and Municipal Pen...
Every year the Pension Corporation offers a spring and fall calendar of educational workshops about the Municipal Pension Plan and Public Service Pension Plan. The calendars are now posted on the pension websites (see links below). The College Pension Plan sessions should be posted soon. Two different workshops are offered: 1) For younger members who want to know more about your plan. 2) For t...
September 06, 2018
Union representing correctional officers calls for action after alleged assau...
The BC Government and Service Employees (BCGEU) union is asking for a change to better protect correctional officers and sheriffs who are escorting prisoners from correctional centers. The call comes after the alleged assault of a correctional officer at Vancouver General Hospital on Aug. 28. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
September 05, 2018
Union calls for gov't intervention after spike in staff assaults at Coquitlam...
Two unions that represent workers at Coquitlam's Forensic Psychiatric Hospital are sounding the alarm over a recent spike in assaults, blaming management for a "systemic failure" to respond. The B.C. Government and Service Employees Union said that there have been 21 staff injuries committed by patients to its members alone, between May and August of this year. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
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...
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