NEWS & UPDATES
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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May 02, 2016
Local 304 enhanced stewards training
WHERE: Fraser Valley area office
8555 – 198A Street
Langley
DATE: Wednesday, May 25 OR Thursday, May 26
TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As you know, the role of a steward in the workplace is an extremely important one, and we want to make sure that our stewards are equipped with all the information they need to continue to assist members every day. That is why we are...
April 28, 2016
Boat Daycare Society tentative agreement ratified
We are pleased to advise you that the membership has ratified the tentative agreement.
The highlights of the tentative agreement include:
A three year deal from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018
A 2.25% wage increase for 2016 & 2017
A 2.5% wage increase for 2018
Improved language on Article 4 – Union Dues and Information
Improved language on Article 6 – Time off for Union Busine...
April 28, 2016
SFU Childcare Society tentative agreement ratified
The union is pleased to advise that the tentative settlement has been ratified with 97% support.
If you have any questions about implementation of the agreement, please contact your shop steward.
In solidarity
Patty Bates, Bargaining Committee Member
Nita Pedersen, Bargaining Committee Member
Shihla Shivji, Bargaining Committee Member
Shannon Murray, Staff Representative
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
April 28, 2016
Member Update - April 27, 2016
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith provides an update on some of the important events and initiatives the BCGEU is involved with in April and May.
April 28, 2016
Stephanie Smith: Day of Mourning 2016
UPDATE: Day of Mourning photos
Many of you will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28 in different communities around our province. Some of you will be there to honour and remember your co-workers and family members or to show solidarity and empathy for those who have been affected by the death or injury of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincia...
April 27, 2016
Speak out against death threats to union leaders in Colombia
We have been alerted through CoDevelopment Canada and our Colombian partner NOMADESC that there has been a new round of death threats against numerous human rights defenders and union leaders. These threats are taking place in the Valle de Cauca region, and originate with the paramilitary group Gaitanistas Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AGC). This is the latest incident in a recent increase i...
April 27, 2016
BCGEU supports transgender human rights bill
On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert is presenting the Trans Equality Bill to the BC Legislature. This bill will ensure that trans and gender variant British Columbians are explicitly protected under the B.C. Human Rights Code. It is Chandra Herbert’s fourth attempt to introduce the private member’s bill.
BCGEU President Stephanie Smith has sent a letter in support of...
April 27, 2016
The BCGEU is proud to endorse the Sanctuary City principles
When refugee applicants come to Canada, there is often an assumption that Canada is a safer place than their home countries. But if you have a precarious migration status or no status at all, and you fear being turned over to the immigration authorities, life here is not safe at all.
Transit, health care, and community based social services workers could all be directed by their employers to d...
April 25, 2016
Ergonomics in the workplace
Ergonomics is the science of adapting the workplace to the worker and the product to the user.
You are at risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) when you carry out work without first considering how the workplace suits you. This can lead to disabling conditions if not recognized and treated in the early stages. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Sections 4.46 – 4.53, re...
April 22, 2016
Social Planning and Research Council (SPARC) bargaining questionnaire
Please fill out the attached bargaining questionnaire and return to the BCGEU – Lower Mainland Area Office via fax to 604-215-1410 or email [email protected]
The deadline for return is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 29, 2016.
In solidarity
Ronnie Legaspi, Bargaining Committee Member
Jim Sands, Bargaining Committee Member
Swannie Wu, Bargaining Committee Member
Anthony Davies, Staff Representative
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