NEWS & UPDATES
April 03, 2020
It’s time to support essential workers – COVID-19 update - BCGEU
It's time to support essential workers – COVID-19 updateFrom the moment Coronavirus was declared a public health crisis several weeks ago through the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic last month, thousands of you have raised concerns to your Stewards, Local Chairs and Component VPs about how your work and your workplaces have been impacted. Your union has been working hard with your ...
April 02, 2020
BCGEU Letter to the PSA – COVID-19 update - BCGEU
Since Coronavirus was declared a public health crisis several weeks ago to the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic last month, thousands of you have raised concerns to your stewards, local chairs and component vice presidents about impacts on your work. Your union has been working hard with your employers to address those concerns as quickly and effectively as possible in this time of ...
April 02, 2020
Public Service - I think I contracted COVID-19 at work - BCGEU
COVID-19 FAQ for BCGEU members covered by the Main Public Service Agreement
I have COVID-19 and I think I contracted it while at work. What do I do?
If you suspect you were exposed and infected with COVID-19 due to the nature of your employment, you may be eligible to claim compensation for wage loss. Here’s what to do:
Be sure you meet the conditions set out by WorkSafeBC to make a wage ...
April 01, 2020
Child care for essential service designated workers – COVID-19: All members -...
Province helps essential service workers find child care
In response to concerns expressed by the BCGEU since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased that the B.C. government has launched a process to provide child care to parents who are essential service workers. This process will match parents who are working on the front lines of B.C.'s COVID-19 response with child care in th...
March 31, 2020
Beware of fraudulent Emails related to Covid-19 - BCGEU
We are seeing a significant increase in the number of phishing and other fraudulent email scams being sent to BCGEU members, some trying to capitalize on people's fears related to COVID-19. Please review all incoming messages carefully, and if in any doubt about the authenticity of the message, do NOT click on any attachments or links contained within the message, delete the email.
The overwhel...
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 and Droplet Borne Viruses Risk Identification and Exposure Control P...
Please click the link below to download the PDF of COVID-19 and Droplet Borne Viruses Risk Identification and Exposure Control Plan Template from the PSA - B.C.'s Public Service Agency.
Download PDF of COVID-19 and Droplet Borne Viruses Risk Identification and Exposure Control Plan Template here.
UWU/MoveUP
March 26, 2020
COVID Update: C20 Members: Hours Of Work For Those Working From Home During T...
These are exceptional and unusual times with the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. We know this has impacted many of you in different ways and as a union we are responding and assisting our members throughout this in various ways. If you have concerns about your safety or any other work related issue, please contact your Steward or Occupational Health & Safety Committee member(s). If you are una...
March 18, 2020
Collective agreement ratifies for members at BC Oil and Gas Commission - BCGEU
Your BCGEU Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce the results of the recent ratification vote, with 125 of 134 members (93.3%) voting in favour of adopting the tentative collective agreement! Voter turnout was 70.5% of the 190 members eligible to vote. The Employer has committed to implementing the wage increases and paying the retroactive monies as quickly as they can. We appreciate thei...