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December 06, 2024
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2024 - BC Ge...
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action and it is vital that we take action to demand an end to violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. December 6 marks the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre of 14 young women who lost their lives because they were women. We mourn their loss and reaffirm our commitment to fight the systems of misogyny, patriarchy,...
December 02, 2024
2025 BCGEU Scholarship Program – Now Open! - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Applications for the 2025 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.
Our annual scholarship program of up to $125,000 offers awards of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.
Apply for a BCGEU Scholarship online here Apply for a BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship here
Eligibility
A BCGEU member in good standing,...
November 27, 2024
Members in the Fraser Valley (Area 04) - Postal Strike Support - BC General E...
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is taking on Canada Post over wages, pensions, and a fight for the future of public services. The members of CUPW have been on the picket line since Friday, November 15.The Area 04 Cross Component Committee would like to remind you that we can show our solidarity by joining picket lines during your time off, unpaid breaks and before/after your workday...
November 26, 2024
STATEMENT: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - ...
The following is a statement from BCGEU Treasurer, Maria Bennett, delivered at the BC Federation of Labour Convention, November 26th:Hello delegates. My name is Maria Bennett, my pronouns are she/her, and I am Treasurer of the BC General Employees' Union – the BCGEU. However, I am here today wearing my other hat: as Chair of the BCGEU's Women and Gender Rights Committee. As you may know, yester...
November 25, 2024
Members in the Community Social Services Sector - Revised Wage Grids for CSS ...
Revised wage grids for paraprofessional classifications only are now available. Please see the joint Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) / Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA) summary of the changes and the revised 2023 and 2024 wage grids for complete details. CSSBA and CSSEA agreed in the last round on wage adjustments towards parity for CSS paraprofes...
November 20, 2024
BCGEU calls for solidarity on Trans Day of Remembrance - BC General Employees...
A statement from BCGEU Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou
While we mourn and condemn hate on this somber day, we know it's not enough for unions to be against transphobia - we must also actively build safe, supportive spaces, so all workers can thrive, rest and lead full lives.
The labour movement insists that everyone deserves liberation from the stru...
November 19, 2024
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria - Timeline on your Collective Agreeme...
Now that you are members of the BCGEU, you will be covered by the Community Social Services General Services Collective Agreement - the non-monetary parts of your collective agreement are in effect as of November 5th .
What's Next?
The first step was for the BC Government to add your Employer's name to the Community Social Services Employer Regulation through a BC Order in Council (OIC), which ...
November 15, 2024
Growing Together Child & Parent Society - It’s time to nominate your Stewards...
Nominations are now open for two (2) shop steward in Local 301 at Growing Together Day Care.
The deadline for submission of nominations (click here for form) is:
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Please email your completed nominations to [email protected] or fax to 250-384-8060.
BCGEU stewards are the backbone of our union. They are elected workplace leaders, and anyone at your worksite th...
November 15, 2024
Sooke Family Resource Society - It’s time to nominate your Stewards! - BC Gen...
Nominations are now open for three (3) shop steward in Local 301 at Sooke Family Resource Society.
The deadline for submission of nominations (click here for form) is:
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Please email your completed nominations to [email protected] or fax to 250-384-8060.
BCGEU stewards are the backbone of our union. They are elected workplace leaders, and anyone at your works...
November 15, 2024
All Local 301 BCGEU Members at Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria - It’s...
Nominations are now open for four (4) shop stewards in Local 301 at Boys and Girls Club South Vancouver Island.
The deadline for submission of nominations (click here for form) is:
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Please email your completed nominations to [email protected] or fax to 250-384-8060.BCGEU stewards are the backbone of our union. They are elected workplace leaders, and anyone a...
November 14, 2024
Salvation Army Fort St. John Community Church - Ratification Results of Your ...
यह एक महत्वपूर्ण सूचना है। कृपया इसे किसी से अनुवाद करवाने पर विचार करें।
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Friends,
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that your first collective agreement has been ratified with 93% of the voters accepting the tentative settlement. The collective agreement will cover the period from November 2, ...
November 13, 2024
All Local 301 BCGEU Members at Wellspring Support – Results of Part-Time Stat...
To: All Local 301 BCGEU Members at Wellspring SupportRe: Results of Voting – Part-Time Statutory Holiday Pay Vote
Please be advised that at the close of voting, BCGEU members at Wellspring Support have voted as follows:
Option 1 - Regular part-time employees accumulate a paid holiday bank (based on 5% of all regular straight time hours):11 (84.6%)Option 2 – To be paid the 5% on each pay cheque:...
November 12, 2024
Victoria Cool Aid Society - Grievance Filed – Benefits Accrual - BC General E...
On Thursday, November 7th, your Steward, Lucas Hayes, filed a grievance on behalf of all union members at Victoria Cool Aid Society pertaining to a violation of Article 14.2 (e) (3) of the Collective Agreement. 14.2 Hours of Work14.2 (e) (3) Additional hours will be compensated as per Appendix A (Wage Grid). Additional hours will be used to calculate all benefits of this collective agreement ex...
November 06, 2024
Salvation Army Fort St. John Community Church - REMINDER: Tentative First Col...
REMINDER: Tentative First Collective Agreement Ratification Meetings And Vote - November 12 and 13, 2024
यह एक महत्वपूर्ण सूचना है। कृपया इसे किसी से अनुवाद करवाने पर विचार करें।
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RATIFICATION MEETINGS DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (via Zoom)TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Join Zoom Meeting:Check your email o...
November 05, 2024
Vote for Method for Paid Holidays for Wellspring Support Inc Part-Time Employ...
One of the decisions that you must make as a group is to vote on how regular part-time employees will receive holiday pay.You will have two options:1. Get 5.0% paid out on each pay cheque2. Put away the 5.0% in a Stat Holiday bank where regular part-time employees can take a paid day off for their stat holidays.What does this mean?If you choose the paid holiday bank, when a paid holiday occurs,...
November 05, 2024
Sea to Sky Community Services - Hazard Reports and Refusing Unsafe Work - BC ...
As a worker, you have the right to refuse unsafe work. If you have reasonable cause to believe that performing a work process or using a tool or machine puts you or someone else at risk, you must not perform the job or task. You must immediately notify your supervisor or employer, who will then take the appropriate steps to determine if the work is unsafe and to remedy the situation.Examples of...
November 05, 2024
Our Place Society - Caledonia Place – Call for OHS Representative - BC Genera...
Are you a good problem solver? Do you care about the health and safety of you and your coworkers?
We need you to step up and become an occupational health & safety (OHS) rep. No prior experience is necessary and training and support will be provided.
There is currently one (1) OHS rep position open at Caledonia Place.
Fill out this form here if you are interested in protecting the health ...
November 01, 2024
Ferry Workers Draw the Line: Strike Notice Issued for Fair Wages and Conditio...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2024Ferry Workers Draw the Line: Strike Notice Issued for Fair Wages and ConditionsBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Yesterday at 12:00 pm, members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) at Western Pacific Marine Ferries issued 72-hour strike notice, with full strike action scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 12:00 pm. This escalati...
October 31, 2024
Salvation Army Fort St. John Community Church - Bargaining Update - BC Genera...
यह एक महत्वपूर्ण सूचना है। कृपया इसे किसी से अनुवाद करवाने पर विचार करें।
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Friends,
We are very pleased to announce that we have a tentative first collective agreement. You can find the details here.
In addition to the standard framework of any unionized worksite that includes safeguards against bullying and h...
October 29, 2024
Victoria Cool Aid Society - Shop Steward Elections - BC General Employees' Un...
The BCGEU received 12 nominations for the 10 Shop Steward positions at Victoria Cool Aid Society. The nominees are:
Jaime Eaglestick Peter Janz Kate Banky (bio)Rebecca McEwan Lucas Hayes Kenon SugieMatthew Busby-O'Connor (bio) Mala Moulik Jordan Kovacs (bio)Kaelob Comier ...
October 29, 2024
Public service delegates set bargaining priorities at bargaining conference -...
Over 40 delegates from communities across the province, representing the 33,000 BCGEU members who work for the BC Public Service, gathered in Burnaby last Friday to discuss priorities and strategies for bargaining our next collective agreement early next year.
BCGEU president and Public Service Bargaining committee chair Paul Finch welcomed delegates to the Public Service Bargaining Conferenc...
October 23, 2024
Burnaby Family - Montecito Child Care Centre - M2M Drop-In on October 24, 202...
Do you have questions about the Union?
Members of your Local Executive are hosting a drop-in session and
would like to hear from you!
Members of your Local 303 Executive will be doing a Member-to-Member drop-in at your worksite. This is an opportunity for you to meet your Local 303 Executives and share any questions or concerns you may have regarding topics such as: workplace issues, occupa...
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