NEWS & UPDATES
June 02, 2016
Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC) bargaining update
Your committee met with your employer on May 24 and 26. We primarily bargained non-monetary items and have reached an agreement on most of the items.
We will be back in bargaining on July 6 and 7 and will be negotiating the outstanding monetary items.
In solidarity
Jim Sands, Bargaining Committee Member
Ronnie Legaspi, Bargaining Committee Member
Swannie Wu, Bargaining Committee Member
An...
June 02, 2016
Lower Mainland Purpose Society For Youth and Families ratification of memoran...
The ratification vote is now complete and 96% of the membership voted to accept the proposed changes in the Memorandum of Settlement.
A draft agreement will be reviewed by the Parties before it is finalized and signed.
If you have any questions, please contact your shop steward.
In solidarity
Richard Tones
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
June 01, 2016
Workplace first aid requirements
First aid is an important element of workplace health and safety. This includes having the correct equipment, procedures and trained people in place to respond in the event of a workplace injury.
Here are the basic first aid requirements under the Workers Compensation Act:
(1) The employer must provide for each workplace such equipment, supplies, facilities, first aid attendants and services...
June 01, 2016
Member Update - June 2016
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith and Corrections and Sheriff Services Component 1 VP Dean Purdy update members on ongoing union campaigns.
*You can also view the video on the BCGEU YouTube channel
June 01, 2016
Kids Cottage Day Care bargaining committee members – election results
The election of your bargaining committee is now complete. You will be represented by:
Kathy Granger and Jacquelyn Peel
Your committee will be convening shortly to review and develop proposals prior to meeting with the employer.
Bargaining surveys will be sent to the worksite. This is your opportunity to have input into the bargaining proposals that impact all members. We thank you in advanc...
June 01, 2016
Salvation Army Belkin House and Richmond House bargaining committee election ...
I am pleased to advise you that the following members will make up the bargaining committee who will represent you through the upcoming negotiations with the Employer:
Trevor Corbett – Bargaining Committee Chairperson
Oliva Rolando – Bargaining Committee Member
Deanna Pulak – Bargaining Committee Member
Lea Salov – Bargaining Committee Member
The next step is for the Committee to review...
May 31, 2016
B.C. government launches online map that shows daycare vacancies
For parents of younger children, finding licensed child care is a constant battle.
In many cases, if you’re not on a waiting list before your child is even born, you’re out of luck. So the province is launching a new tool to help connect parents with open child care spots. Read more...
May 30, 2016
Lower Mainland Purpose Society ratification vote
The Union will be holding two meetings to seek a ratification mandate from the membership:
DATE & TIME: May 31, 2016 – 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Yukon Crescent Children’s Centre
2123 Yukon Crescent, Burnaby, BC
DATE & TIME: June 1, 2016 – 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Cameron Children’s Centre
9838 Cameron Street, Burnaby, BC
A copy of the Memoran...
May 30, 2016
OHS Representatives in the province right to refuse unsafe work
Recent incidents at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam have highlighted the need for workers to be made aware of their rights and duties under the Worker’s Compensation Act in carrying out their work.
On May 23, BCGEU members were injured while transporting a patient from the Royal Columbian Hospital back to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. A preliminary investigation has been conduc...
May 27, 2016
2016 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
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 27, 2016
Local 304 Member-at-large nominations – Two positions
Please be advised that there is a vacancy for two member-at-large positions to represent members on Local 304 executive.
Please find attached nomination form. Completed nomination forms are to be returned to the union no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, June 27, 2016. The nomination period remains open for 30 calendar days.
Candidates have the right to submit one 8.5” x11” information sheet, whi...
May 25, 2016
Chilliwack Community Services union meeting
In light of recent changes to programs which may result in layoffs, the union would like to meet with all members at Chilliwack Community Services to discuss the changes and impacts, as well as to answer any questions you have.
The details are as follows:
DATE: THURSDAY, June 2, 2016
VENUE: Wellington office boardroom
45948 Wellington Avenue
Chilliwack
TIME: 2:30 p.m...
May 25, 2016
Local 305 BBQ and Music Trivia
DATE: June 7, 2016
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 BBQ dinner and Music Trivia on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please come out and enjoy our beautiful patio space where we will be barbecuing beef, chicken, veggie burgers, and smokies...
May 24, 2016
WJS KEY Program in East Kootenays to close – the first of its kind
For over 20 years, the Kootenays East Youth (KEY) program has supported young offenders as they strive to make positive changes in their lives. A new model at the time of its founding, KEY was first residential youth justice program in B.C.
Youth justice programs like KEY offer support and structure for young offenders who the courts have determined would be better served outside of a custodia...
May 20, 2016
The National Union's scholarship program for 2016
Four awards of $1,500 are given each year to children of NUPGE, including BCGEU, members. The deadline for applications is July 6, 2016.
Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 360,000 membe...
May 20, 2016
Free pensions webinars
Learn more about pensions in a webinar series offered by NUPGE, our national union.
Capital stewardship
Friday, June 10
10.00 am (11.00 am Mountain Daylight Time)
Pension assets in Canada now exceed $1 trillion. The way this money is invested has significant impacts on retirement security, the wider economy, and the welfare of society. It can also affect the jobs of NUPGE members and oth...
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...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.