NEWS & UPDATES
COVID-19: BCGEU office closure details - BCGEU
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak in January, your union has been closely monitoring the situation and acting decisively based on the best available science and expert recommendations to keep members and staff healthy, safe, and informed while maintaining core services and supports for our 80,000+ members across the province during this critical time.Yesterday, I convened the firs...
October 29, 2020
BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office - Secretary
BCGEU LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTING October 29, 2020
POSITION: SECRETARY (Temporary)
GRADE: LEVEL 3 – MoveUP AGREEMENT
A secretary is required to perform secretarial and word processing functions for staff representatives. This person will also be required to assist with switchboard and receptionist duties. Term of assignment is up to 16 months or return of incumbent for 3 da...
October 26, 2020
The BCGEU stands in solidarity with Alberta workers
October 26, 2020
Via email: g.smith@aupe.org
Guy Smith, President
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)
Solidarity Place Edmonton
10451 170 St. NW
Edmonton, AB, T5P 4S7
Dear AUPE President Guy Smith,
Re: Solidarity with Alberta workers
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), with its more than 80,000 members, stand in solidarity with all workers in their fight to pr...
October 23, 2020
The BCGEU stands in solidarity with Mi’kmaq fishers- BCGEU
October 23, 2020
Via email: chiefsack@sipeknekatik.ca
Sipekne'katik First NationChief Michael P. Sack522 Church StreetIndian Brook 14, NSB0N 1H0
Dear Mi'kmaw Nation & Sipekne'katik First Nation,
Re: Solidarity with Mi'kmaw Nation & Sipekne'katik First Nation
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) stands in solidarity with Mi'kmaq fishers. We wish to amplify your call...
October 21, 2020
New union office will reflect union values - BCGEU
New union office will reflect union valuesWe have some big news! Our union is building a new Lower Mainland Area Office (LMAO) that will provide BCGEU members and staff with the space and amenities they need, but it will also include much needed affordable housing and childcare spaces as well. We are excited to share this news with members and this bulletin will be the first of many updates as ...
October 16, 2020
BCGEU concerned about proposed redesign of the Municipal Pension Plan
You're receiving this as a BCGEU member of the Municipal Pension Plan.As you may be aware, the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) has announced potential changes to the plan and is currently seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed redesign, by October 23. Despite being the fourth largest union in the MPP and representing thousands of pension-contributing members, the BCGEU is not one of the "Plan ...
October 09, 2020
Union elections postponed - BCGEU
We hope you are safe and well as we move into the cooler months.
COVID-19 has brought adjustments to the way our union operates. For instance, provincial health regulations caused us to have to postpone our June 2020 triennial convention until June 2021.
This is to let you know we're also postponing our steward elections until 2021. Local elections are postponed until early 2022.
In the meanti...
October 07, 2020
BCGEU members covered by CSSEA agreements - Payment of Temporary Pandemic Pay...
Your union has confirmed updated information about the Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) program. In a shift from what was originally announced, the TPP will now be applied to all overtime hours worked by eligible employees in addition to regular hours worked. Your employer must submit a detailed invoice to the ministry outlining TPP-eligible hours by October 31, 2020. TPP payments will be processe...
October 02, 2020
Temporary employment opportunity at LifeLabs - BCGEU
To BCGEU members impacted by workplace closure or disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the union would like to let you know about a temporary employment opportunity to work with fellow BCGEU members at LifeLabs, a Canadian laboratory services provider.
LifeLabs is currently hiring temporary Packaging Clerk positions in Surrey, BC, to support the increase in COVID-19 testing across the pro...
September 29, 2020
Poll finds majority of British Columbians support phasing out for-profit long...
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September 29, 2020
Poll finds majority of British Columbians support phasing out for-profit long-term care
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the deficiencies of for-profit seniors' care and this issue will be top of mind for voters deciding who to support in the provincial election(Burnaby, B.C.) - A new Research Co. poll has found that a significant majority of British Columb...
September 28, 2020
SFU Childcare Services - Tentative Agreement - BCGEU
On September 16th, your Bargaining Committee held a ratification meeting via Zoom to go over the recently reached tentative collective agreement. Electronic voting on the tentative agreement took place from September 17th to September 27th inclusive. The results of the question "Do you accept the tentative collective agreement?" are as follows: · Yes: 68.1% · No: 31.9% The 4% wage incre...