NEWS & UPDATES
2019 BCGEU Scholarships - BCGEU
The 2019 Scholarship Programs has now closed and winners will be posted to the website in mid-June.
Applications for the 2019 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted. The union will award $60,000 in scholarships to students in post-secondary education. Full-time scholarships are worth $2,000 and part-time scholarships are worth $1,000.Apply online here.
Applicants must be:
A BCGEU me...
BCGEU members in the public service – your new collective agreement between t...
The new 18th Main Public Service Agreement and Component Agreements are in effect as of April 1, 2019. BCGEU members who work in the B.C. public service ratified these agreements last year following five weeks of negotiations.The agreements are for three years and expire on March 31, 2022. The main agreement features many improvements, such as:
a two per cent general wage increase in each year...
May 17, 2019
Organizer (Temporary) - Organizing Department - BCGEU
ORGANIZER (Temporary)
ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTING
May 17, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary organizer to work in the Organizing Department. Term of assignment is up to 12 months. Effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
To perform a wide range of duties associated with organizing in the public and/or private sectors. To respond to ca...
May 17, 2019
BCGEU members approve job action at Telus Employer Solutions - BCGEU
B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union members who provide payroll services to the B.C. Government voted overwhelmingly to approve strike action to support their contract negotiations with Telus Employer Solutions (formerly Telus Sourcing Solutions), the BCGEU announced today. Members voted 100 per cent in favour of strike action at a strike vote held on Thursday. The main issues in bar...
May 16, 2019
BC government applauded for launching inquiry into money laundering - BCGEU
The B.C. government's decision Wednesday to launch a public inquiry into money laundering is being applauded by politicians and other advocates. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
May 15, 2019
BCGEU applauds inquiry announcement, calls for broad mandate and resources
(BURNABY) – The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is applauding the B.C. government’s decision to call a public inquiry into money laundering headed by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen. And the union is praising its members for their advocacy over the last six months as a key driver in the government’s decision.
“Like all British Columbians, our members want answers abo...
May 14, 2019
IMSS Members in Prince George – Local 311 - Seniority List - BCGEU
Recently, your union raised issue with a seniority list produced and hung at the worksite that organized members by their accumulated hours.
Under your new collective agreement, regular part-time and regular full-time employees accumulate seniority by original hire date. This is utilized for rights and provisions under the collective agreement such as vacation entitlement and selection, vacancy...
May 14, 2019
Local 304 Members at Arcus Community Resources - Steward Election Results - B...
Please be advised that Melinda McLeod has been elected to the position of Steward for Local 304.
Congratulations and welcome Melinda.
In Solidarity
Heather TurnerStaff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
May 10, 2019
Members at Kids Cottage Day Care Society - BCGEU
In preparation for negotiations, a new bargaining committee must be elected to participate in the bargaining process.
The bargaining committee has two (2) vacancies that must be filled. As such, nominations for two (2) bargaining committee members from Kids Cottage Day Care Society are now open.
A nomination form is attached to this bulletin. Nominations close on June 10, 2019 and can be dropp...
May 10, 2019
National Nursing Week 2019 - BCGEU
Every day our communities rely on the incredible contribution and commitment of front-line health care providers. Nursing Week is a chance to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding job done by these caring professionals. "Nurses play a huge part in caring for our communities. Whether they are LPNs or RNs, working in residential care facilities, or other front-line services, they go to work e...
May 09, 2019
Xyolhemeylh - Results of Benefits Vote - BCGEU
Your Benefits Review Committee is pleased to announce that you have chosen by a majority vote of 64.8% to move to Indigenous Services benefits on July 1, 2019. On this date, you will be relieved of paying premiums as Xyolhemeylh will be paying all premiums.
The summary of the Indigenous Services benefits is here: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/bcgeu/pages/9383/attachments/original/1553033866/...
May 07, 2019
Members at Community Connections 2 - Bargaining Committee – Call for Nominati...
Nominations are now open for one (1) Bargaining Committee position. If more than one (1) member is nominated, an election will take place.
If you or someone you know is interested in being on the bargaining committee, please complete the attached nomination form.
All nominations must be received no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Please send them to:
BCGEU West Kootenay Area Office2...
May 06, 2019
BCGEU remembers Bobbi Pettett - BCGEU
On behalf of the members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Bobbi Pettett, who passed away on May 5, 2019.
Bobbi was a dedicated activist and beginning in 1989, she held many positions in the union from steward, local chair, and bargaining committee member to component chair and member of the provincial executive. She ...
May 02, 2019
Salvation Army – Belkin House Bargaining Update – Bargaining Committee Elect...
Balloting is now completed and the following members have been elected to represent you in bargaining your collective agreement:
Lea Salov
Sonia Basalyga
Teodoro Ignacio
Congratulations to the successful candidates and a special thank you to all nominees for agreeing to let their names stand in this important election process.In the coming weeks, your Bargaining Committee, along with BCGEU St...
May 02, 2019
BCGEU disappointed to see campaign opposing reform to improve seniors’ care -...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is disappointed to see today's launch of the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) campaign opposing the provincial government's decision to bring home support services in-house under the Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Island Health authorities. The BCGEU has been lobbying to bring home care support workers under go...
May 01, 2019
Full Stack Developer Administrative Representative - Administration departmen...
Full Stack Developer
(ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE –
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (IT Services))
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING May 1, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary administrative representative to work in the IT Services section of the Administration Department, for up to one (1) year or until return of the incumbent. Effective date to be determined
DUTI...
April 29, 2019
Members Ratify Tentative Agreement for Pooh Corner Day Care Society - BCGEU
We are pleased to advise that the tentative collective agreement was ratified by the members on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The members voted 100 % in favour of accepting the new agreement. We are in the process of finalizing the collective agreement.Copies will be sent to all members and it will also be posted on the BCGEU website for easy access once it is completed. Our sincerest thanks to the...
April 29, 2019
BCGEU Defends Two-Tier Wages in Community Services Sector - BCGEU
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith draws on her experience as an early childhood educator to explain her frustration with the debate over a pay increase that's only going to unionized workers in the community social services sector. Smith said the complaints about the selective raises reminded her of the children's story about the Little Red Hen. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
April 26, 2019
Local 306 Executive Election Results - BCGEU
We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 0306 Executive:
Position
Candidates
Total Votes Cast
Number of Votes for Candidate
Number of Ballots Spoiled
Successful Candidate
Recorder
Margaret Wehlen
N/A
N/A
N/A
Margaret Wehlen
Member-at-Large
Stephanie Valois
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steph...
April 26, 2019
Join us at Day of Mourning ceremonies across B.C. - BCGEU
BCGEU members from communities around our province will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28th. Some will be there to honour and remember their co-workers and family members. Some will attend to show solidarity with those who have been affected by the death of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincial government buildings to honour the day.
In 2018...
April 26, 2019
Local 303 Members at Cedar Drive Preschool Society - Call for Nominations for...
Your current collective agreement with Cedar Drive Preschool Society expires on August 31, 2019. As a result, we are calling for nominations to sit on the Bargaining Committee for the upcoming round of negotiations with the Employer. There are two (2) positions to be filled. If there are more than two (2) nominations submitted, an election will be conducted.
Attached to this notice is a nominat...
April 25, 2019
Local 304 By-election results - BCGEU
The results of the Local 304 by- election is as follows:
Total ballots cast:
241
Treasurer:
Shirly Hooge 160 votes (66.4%) Valda Kargbo 81 votes (33.6%)
Member At Large:
Jamie DeAdder 201 votes (41.7%) Valda Kargbo 170 votes (35.3%) Shea Smith 111 votes (23%)
Please join me in congratulating Shirly, Jamie, and Valda in joining the Local 304 Ex...