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December 16, 2016
Government’s announcement to ban asbestos: Groups express support but asbesto...
Immediate Release December 15, 2016
Toronto – The federal government’s announcement to ban asbestos has been highly anticipated over the past few days. Groups expressed its support to the announcement but notes their expectation for additional federal work needed to fully achieve protection from asbestos for all Canadians.
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December 15, 2016
Community Social Services: wage increases effective February 1, 2017 – new wa...
Community Social Services: wage increases effective February 1, 2017 – new wage grids available
The Public Service Agency has calculated the Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) for 2017, which will amount to an 0.35% increase on hourly rates effective the first pay period after February 1, 2017.
A general wage increase of 1% is also in effect on the same date, raising hourly wage rates for all ...
December 15, 2016
Steward Nomination Results for Surrey Association for Community Living
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with the following members being acclaimed.
• Amanda Trudeau-Rai
• Joalene Andrews
• James Shepherd
Please note the other stewards at your worksite are:
• Melinda Calayo
• Erin Stome-Thornson
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
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December 15, 2016
Steward Nomination Results for Mission Community Services Society
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with the following two members being acclaimed:
• Lana Michelle Viala
• Leana Anfield
They both join Alex Petkov as your active stewards at your worksite.
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
Training will be arranged by the union for the n...
December 15, 2016
Stewards at Semiahmoo House Society
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with Christy Benson being acclaimed.
Please note the other stewards at your worksite are:
• Katrina Drake
• Kyla Smienk
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
In solidarity
Sarah Georgetti
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
December 15, 2016
Steward Nomination Results for Younghusband Resources Ltd
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with the following members being acclaimed.
• Julieta Morawski
• April Lucarino
• Angella Simon
Please note the other stewards at your worksite are:
• Christine Yaremy
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
The new stewards will be tr...
December 14, 2016
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope - Ratification Vote Results
Ballots were counted for the ratification vote and the majority of members voted in favour to ratify the tentative agreement.
Thank you to everyone for your continued support.
In Solidarity
Your Bargaining Committee:
Cliff Delorme, Bargaining Committee
Susan Smith, Bargaining Committee
Barney Usborne, Bargaining Committee Chair
Selena Kongpreecha, Staff Representative – Negotiations
Do...
December 12, 2016
BCGEU sends solidarity message to jailed Iranian trade unionists
As part of our ongoing support of the Free Them Now campaign to support jailed Iranian trade union members, the BCGEU Provincial Executive recorded a message of solidarity that was sent directly to jailed activists. The campaign received messages of solidarity from many unions around the world, and they have been compiled into a video. Watch the full video below.
December 09, 2016
International Human Rights Day: Human rights are everyone’s rights, everywhere
Today we recognize International Human Rights Day. Every December 10th since 1948, people have stood in solidarity against human rights violations in all forms.
In Canada we are fortunate to be living in a country where we have a legislated Human Rights Code and a Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is built into our constitution.
Much of the world sees us as a country that defends human r...
December 08, 2016
Do you work for more than one employer? Important Pension Information
Are you part-time, temporary or casual? Did you know you can qualify to join the Municipal Pension Plan if you have multiple employers who are part of the MPP and combine your service to maximize your pension?
If you work for more than one MPP employer and your combined employment would give you two years of service and at least 35 per cent of the Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings -YMPE (ap...
December 06, 2016
Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee at A Place to Grow
To: All Members at A Place to Grow
Surrey Memorial Hospital Childcare Society
Re: Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee
Nominations for two bargaining committee members for your childcare facility are now open.
A nomination form is attached to this bulletin. Nominations close on Friday, January 6, 2017 and can be dropped off at your local BCGEU area office, faxed...
December 06, 2016
Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee at Golden Ears Preschool Associ...
To: All Members at Golden Ears Preschool Association
Re: Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee
Nominations for one bargaining committee member for your preschool is now open.
A nomination form is attached to this bulletin. Nominations close on Friday, January 6, 2017 and can be dropped off at your local BCGEU area office, faxed to 604.882.5032/toll free 1.800.946.0249 o...
December 06, 2016
December 6: Never forget
It’s hard to believe, but 27 years have passed since 14 young women were slain at the École Polytechnique, an event also known as the Montreal Massacre. It remains one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established December 6, the anniversary of the devastating event, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Eac...
December 03, 2016
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today we are proud to recognize the United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
This day was created to bring awareness and understanding and to take action to further the rights of persons with disabilities both legally and in society.
Even though we have a come a long way in Canada there remains much more to do to achieve the equity in our society.
The United Nat...
December 02, 2016
Tentative Agreement Reached for Salvation Army Centre of Hope
To: All BCGEU Members of the Salvation Army Centre of Hope
Re: Tentative Agreement Reached
The parties reached a tentative agreement on your first collective agreement late in the evening on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.
Your bargaining committee recommends that you vote yes to accept the terms of the agreement.
A draft of your first collective agreement will be made available to yo...
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