NEWS & UPDATES
May 19, 2016
President Stephanie Smith named to advisory council to improve B.C.’s child w...
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith has been appointed to a six-member advisory council to develop a plan to improve our provincial child welfare system. The advisory council will provide independent advice on the allocation of additional staff, increased training and greater transparency and accountability at the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD).
“I look forward to working with...
May 18, 2016
The BCGEU is proud to announce the following winners of a 2016 BCGEU Scholars...
Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna
Flora Copley, Barriere
Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake
Haven Evans, Prince George
Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni
Ramona Jones, White Rock
Isaiah Joseph, Langford
Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack
Kayla MacKay, Victoria
Tessa Milic, Delta
Sarah Osborne, Victoria
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar
Lindsay Russell, Port Moody
Jaya Scott, Victoria
Jorda...
May 16, 2016
All members in Haida Gwaii - Pension Seminar
What's New With Pensions?: Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS
A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you know what type your plan is? Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.
You will then b...
May 13, 2016
Government Members on Haida Gwaii pension seminar
What's New With Pensions?: Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS
A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you know what type your plan is? Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.
You will then ...
May 12, 2016
McGregor Child Care Society ratification of new collective agreement
Sisters & Brothers
The ratification vote is now complete and the results are 100% yes to accept the tentative settlement. As such, your renewal agreement has been ratified.
A draft agreement will be reviewed by the Parties before it is finalized and signed.
In solidarity
Shakti Duggal, Bargaining Committee Member
Sean Antrim, Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFO...
May 11, 2016
Local 305 union meeting
TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: BCGEU, 158 ORIOLE ROAD, KAMLOOPS (VALLEYVIEW)
(evening entrance at Northwest corner of building)
AGENDA
You are invited to dinner and a movie with your Local 305 Executive on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The BCGEU and Local 305 want to celebrate and bring awareness to International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Bip...
May 09, 2016
Salvation Army – Cascades Community Church (Centre of Hope) election for stew...
The union has received more nominations than positions available for steward, therefore an election is required.
Running for the one steward position are:
Susan Smith
Pedro Isaac
Balloting will be done at Centre of Hope as follows:
Date: Friday, May 13th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In order for Brother Pauze to have a lunch break the balloting will b...
May 06, 2016
Lower Mainland Purpose Society tentative agreement
The Union is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Employer to renew your collective agreement that expired on March 31, 2016.
Members will receive a notice in the coming days once we have finalized details for a ratification vote. Details of the tentative agreement will be provided at the meetings.
This process will likely occur after May 11, 2016.
In soli...
May 04, 2016
BCGEU makes progress in dispute with United Way of the Lower Mainland
Smith was quick to acknowledge the efforts of the Board of UWLM: "I'm looking forward to seeing a positive resolution." Read more...
May 04, 2016
BCGEU president’s statement re: Fort McMurray wildfire & $50k donation
NEW: The BCGEU has made a $50,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross towards relief efforts.
Like you, I’ve been watching the images and video footage from wildfire-ravaged Fort McMurray, Alberta. It’s heartbreaking to see. The lives of those affected have been changed forever.
We know some of our BCGEU members have loved ones and friends who’ve been impacted by the evacuation of a staggerin...
May 04, 2016
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society update on bargaining
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer on March 16 & 23 and May 3, 2016. We have concluded our discussion on non-monetary items and have exchanged our monetary proposal package.
Our next bargaining date is scheduled for May 10, 2016.
We will update you as soon as that date has concluded.
Thank you for your continued patience and support.
In solidarity
Your bargaining committee...
May 03, 2016
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week!
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) would like to give a special thank you to the thousands of members who work every day to support those who live with mental health conditions. It takes a special kind of person willing to dedicate their careers to supporting people who suffer from mental health conditions – those special people are members in Component 4 health services, Co...
May 02, 2016
BC Federation of Labour "Stress in the Workplace" Course
The “Understanding and Preventing Stress in the Workplace” course will be offered at the Castlegar area office on Friday June 3, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. This course will be facilitated by a BC Federation of Labour Health and Safety Centre facilitator. This course is designed to help identify stressors such as job demands, job control, lack of support, organization styles, bullying and lac...
May 02, 2016
Area 05 Stewards Educational Seminar – Pension Workshop
The Area 05 Cross Component Committee is pleased to invite you for a free education session regarding a Pension Workshop. This educational session will be useful for all BCGEU members who want more information related to Pensions and Pension Plans.
WHERE: Kamloops Area Office
158 Oriole Road, Kamloops
After hours entrance at right rear of building.
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BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.